- Friday, 13 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Madhesi Ekta Samaj, Qatar celebrates Bakar Eid
Madhesi Ekta Samaj, Qatar Chapter organised a special function to exchange greetings on the occasion of Bakar Eid festival at Gorkhali Restaurant in Doha, Qatar, on Friday.
NASA, ISRO to launch private mission to space
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Saturday (local time) said that as part of a collaboration with ISRO, Axiom Mission 4 will be launched on June 10, the fourth private astronaut mission from Axiom Space, which will be piloted by Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla.
How News Outlets Fuel Distrust
News outlets are seen as stewards of historical integrity. History sculpted by partisan minds does not allow truth to surface. Only the brave and the bold among minds that are independent in outlook, intellectua
Public Transport Awaits Drastic Reforms
Numerous countries from around the world have made substantial reforms in their public transport systems over the past decades. Their transport systems appear to have been more passenger-friendly when it com
Smartphone Addiction
We are all somehow addicted to something we might not be aware of. When we hear the word addiction, most of us immediately think of substance use like alcohol, drugs, or other chemical substances. But th
Competitive State Media
The press is rightly called the fourth estate because of its power to influence public and hold the government accountable for its actions. Today, digital media has taken over traditional ones such as radio, print a
Kane spares England's blushes
England needed a second-half goal from Harry Kane to secure a 1-0 win over lowly Andorra and maintain a perfect record under Thomas Tuchel after three World Cup qualifiers on Saturday. England was held sco
Poets recite poems on environmental issues
Poets from across the country gathered at Koteshwor Multiple Campus for a unique poetry recitation event held on the occasion of World Environment Day. The event, ‘Harit Kavya Gosthi – 2082’ was a collaborative effort by Bartaman Kabita Samuha, Shabdankur monthly magazine, and Koteshwor Multiple Campus, transforming the campus auditorium into a vibrant space of verse, reflection, and ecologic
Drug control top priority of govt: Minister Lekhak
Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak has affirmed that the control of narcotics remains a top priority for the government. Highlighting the alarming situation caused by illegal trade and abuse of drugs in society, he stressed the need for collective efforts to tackle the issue effectively.
Kaligandaki Corridor in Gulmi built ahead of deadline
At a time when missed deadlines and delayed infrastructure projects have become the norm, one contractor company has set an example in Nepal’s infrastructure development.
Two wards in Suryodaya declared environment-friendly
On the occasion of World Environment Day, two wards of Suryodaya Municipality in Ilam have been declared environment-friendly wards. After a prolonged effort to meet t
Armyworms posing serious threat to maize crops in Dhankuta
Farmers in Dhankuta district are worried after fall armyworm (faujikira) infestations devastated their maize crops. Recently, the spread of fall armyworms has severely affected maize and other green crops in the region, increasing concerns among the local farming community.
Plastic pollution reached 'unprecedented' levels
Plastic pollution in the world's oceans has reached "unprecedented levels" over the past 15 years, a new study has found, calling for a legally binding international treaty to stop the harmful waste.
Fortified flour distributed to mothers and children to combat malnutrition
Fortified flour has been provided to 659 mothers in Siddha Kumakh Municipality, Salyan, under the 'Chairman Nutrition Programme' to combat malnutrition among pregnant women, postpartum mothers and children.
Boosting livelihoods through Akabare chilli farming
Commercial farming of Akabare chilli has begun on 30 ropanis of land in Yangdi of Gandaki Rural Municipality-2 in Gorkha. The initiative has been launched through the Suntala Utpadak Cooperative Limited with investments from five local farmers.
