- Friday, 13 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Iran hits Israel with deadly missile onslaught
Iran unleashed a missile barrage on Israeli cities Monday after Israeli strikes deep inside the Islamic republic, leaving streets in ruins and the death toll in Israel climbing by 11 amid a spiralling air war.
We have tabled balanced Budget: Minister Magar
Minister for Economic Affairs and Planning of Koshi Province Ram Bahadur Magar has said that the budget presented for the next fiscal year is practically implementable and balanced.
New-look Man City crave winning feeling at CWC
Bolstered by a £100 million ($135 million) spending spree ahead of the Club World Cup, Manchester City are determined to erase the memory of a disappointing season by returning to winning ways in the United States.
Music video highlighting Newa culture launched
The Nepal Bhasa music video titled ‘Jheegu Bahaa Jheegu Bahee’ has been released in Kathmandu with financial support from Kathmandu Metropolitan City. The music video was unveiled recently by the former mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Bidya Sundar Shakya. Presented by lyricist Shailesh Shakya (Bhikshu) of
Army rescues child missing during hike in Jamacho hills
The Nepali Army has rescued a 13-year-old boy who went missing on May 14 while returning from a family hiking trip to Jamacho hills in Kathmandu. According to the Directorate of Public Relatio
Scientists track egret's 38-hour flight
A species of heron has been tracked flying for almost two days non-stop between Australia and Papua New Guinea during its northern migration, scientists say. Australian researchers used GPS to follow eight
Using AI For Human Development
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released the Human Development Index (HDI) Report, 2025 on May 6, 2025. As per the report, Nepal is ranked 145th with a HDI score of 0.622. This means th
Approach To Sustainable Growth
Not every medicine cures every disease. Similarly, one approach to development, which worked in a certain country, may not work elsewhere. Development is generally contextual. One needs to have a uniqu
Top-down Digital Revolution
Vietnam’s growing e-learning business has attracted the attention of Apple CEO Tim Cook, who visited the country in 2024. In 2022, Vietnam embarked on a journey towards a digital transformation of its education sys
Meet Budget Goals
All provinces unveiled their new fiscal year's budget on Sunday, putting greater emphasis on capital spending, infrastructure development and employment generation. Their fiscal outlay seeks to align with the
Nepathya wraps up its US tour
Nepathya, a folklore band, completed a month-long musical tour in the US on Saturday. According to a press release issued by Nepalaya, the band gave its final performance in North Carolina, featuring songs like Yo Jindagani, Resham, and many more.
Helambu building 60km Himalayan Great Trail
A 7-kilometre stretch of the 'Himalayan Great Trail' (Shadbigya Shadkshari Dharma Chakra Wall), which aims to span 60 kilometres, has been completed as part of the pride project of Helambu Rural Municipality. The trail construction has reached this milestone over the past five years since its inception.
Cultural photography poses challenges
A growing num ber of young Nepalis are taking up cultural photography, capturing the country’s vibrant festivals, traditions, and lifestyles. However, while passion drives this growing interest, many face challenges turning it into a sustainable career.
Bardibas women braving heat to build wall to control flood
Amid the scorching heat of the Tarai, women from Thapa Tole, Khayarmara in Ward No.11 of Bardibas Municipality, are busy constructing a masonry wall at the foothills of Chure.
Photo exhibition to promote cultural heritage held
A one-day photo exhibition showcasing cultural photographs was held at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu on Saturday. The exhibition, organised by The Locals Kathm
