- Friday, 13 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Doctors’ protest leaves patients in pain
Patients in desperate need of care are being turned away, left in pain and uncertainty because of the nationwide protest called by Nepal Medical Association.
At least nine killed, 19 missing in Rasuwagadhi flash flood
At least nine people died and 19 others are missing as a massive flash flood hit Rasuwagadhi in Rasuwa district early Tuesday morning. Severe damages were caused to Nepal-China border dry port and hydropower plants in this disaster.
Landslides disrupt Martadi-Kolti road
The Martadi–Kolti road section in Bajura district has been rendered impassable following recurring landslides triggered by monsoon rains. Heavy rainfall from Friday evening to Saturday morning caused a major landslide at Jilli, in Badimalika Municipality-7, blocking the Martadi–Kolti route, the District Administration Office of Bajura, said.
Application opens for the 4th edition of Mrs. Nepal World
The application for the 4th edition of Mrs. Nepal World was announced amid a press conference held in Lalitpur recently. Chairman of Ribbon Entertainment, the or
Russia, Ukraine trade drone strikes as Kyiv boosts production
Russia and Ukraine struck each other with hundreds of drones on Sunday, throwing Russian air travel in disarray, shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced deals with Western partners that would allow Kyiv to scale up drone production.
Paddy planted in 45% of cultivable land nationwide
Paddy plantation has been done in around 45 per cent of the total paddy cultivated fields so far. According to the Department of Agricultu
Free hearse service introduced in Barahakshetra
In a significant move to support bereaved families, Barahakshetra Municipality has introduced a free hearse van service for transporting bodies from home to cremation spot.
Texas flood risk grows as search continues, death toll tops 80
With more rain on the way, the risk of life-threatening flooding was still high in central Texas on Monday even as crews search urgently for the missing following a holiday weeke
'Jurassic World Rebirth' bites off $318 million at the global box office
Dinosaur fatigue may be a theme in "Jurassic World Rebirth," but moviegoing audiences don't seem to have that reservation. The newest instalment in the "Jurassic World" franchise ru
Run-hungry Gill glad to 'lead by example' as India level England series
India captain Shubman Gill said he was happy "to lead by example" after his stunning run-spree in a series-levelling win against England in the second Test at Edgbaston.
Swiss Minister calls on PM
Swiss Federal Foreign Minister Ignazio Daniel Giovanni Cassis paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday. The meeting, which took place at the Prim
Flights to Taplejung resume
Flights have resumed in Taplejung after nearly a month. Following a long suspension due to poor weather conditions, a plane finally landed at the Suketar Airport on Monday.
Buddha-era relics discovered in Yogidanda, preservation stressed
Buddha-era relics have been discovered at Yogidanda, in Ward No.12 of Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City, Rupandehi. Ward Chairman of Butwal-12, Dilli Prasad Sharma Acharya said that the unearthed relics are of the Buddha period.
Mahua conservation begins for first time
The Division Forest Office Bardiya has started conserving the endangered Mahua plant, which is used in Tharu culture and festivals. The Mahua tree is known as Madhuca longifolia in plant science.
Hundi Takes A Toll On Economy
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has recently published a notice warning the general public against resorting to the hundi system of money transfer while transferring money. The hundi syste