- Saturday, 14 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
CIAA files corruption case against former CM Sodari
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) filed a corruption charge sheet against Dirgha Bahadur Sodari, Sudurpaschim Province former Chief Minister and Minister for Physical Infrastructure, at the Special Court on Monday.
Matihani raising awareness to discourage child marriage practices
Matihani Municipality in Mahottari district has been actively carrying out various awareness generating programmes to discourage child marriage practices. With the goal of declaring the municipality a chi
Shun Flippant Remarks Against Army
Nearly 15 years ago, one of my colleagues, during a central-level security meeting, made a rather thoughtless remark: 'There is no need to increase the existing number of Nepal Army (NA) personnel, as Nepal i
Give Top Priority To Mineral Extraction
Minerals are one of the resources that have multiple uses in industrial and other sectors. Minerals are found all over the world but not all countries have utilised such resources for economic development. There are
Simba Lives In Heart
It was a calm morning when the sun came up slowly, seemingly reluctantly, as if not to disturb the world. I was busy with my chores when my neighbour's aunt called me over, whispering. "See… Simba is gone," s
Meet Project Deadlines
Development projects in our country rarely get completed within the stipulated time frame. Despite the government categorising some vital projects as national pride undertakings, considering their importance
Australia's Glenn 'Big Show' Maxwell calls time on ODIs
Explosive Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell called time on his one-day international career Monday, but will continue in Twenty20 cricket with his eye on next year's World Cup. The 36-year-old,
Madale- Maruni dance performed to welcome guests in Annapurna
Traditional Madale-Maruni dance was performed to welcome guests in Bensi village in Annapurna Rural Municipality-4, on Monday. The dance groups from within the municipality showcased this cultural dance.
Sukute thrives with adventure tourism on Sunkoshi
To beat the rising summer heat, tourists have begun flocking to Sukute, located at the base of Chautara Sangachokgadhi Municipality and Sunkoshi Rural Municipality, to enjoy rafting on the Sunkoshi River.
Promotion of tourist destinations underway in Koshi
Tourist activity has started picking up in Koshi Province, which is rich in natural beauty and potential travel destinations, after the announcement of the Tourism Year 2082 (2025/2026).
Myths, misconceptions surrounding Goddess Kumari
Amid the dexterously carved windows of Hanuman Dhoka, where centuries-old rituals still breathe among stones and wood, the tradition of Kumari, Nepal’s Living Goddess, is often revered yet misunderstood.
Talks to sort out transportation row to continue today
The two rounds of talks held between the government and transport entrepreneurs ended inconclusively on Monday. According to Bijaya Swar, President of the
Seven bridges near completion along Nagma-Gamgadhi Highway
Out of the 10 concrete bridges planned along the Nagma-Gamgadhi Highway, connecting the historic Sinja region to Rara, seven are nearing completion. According to Pradeep Chaudhary, I
UK says it higher defense spending than Moscow
The U.K. is about to see the biggest increase in defense spending since the end of the Cold War as it seeks to send "a message to Moscow," the British defense secretary said Sunday. John Healey said the Labour government's current plans for defense spending will be enough to transform the country's military following decades of retrenchment, though he does not expect the number of soldiers — currently at a historic low — to rise until the early 2030s.
Diamond Jubilee festival of Annapurna’s first ascent begins
The Diamond Jubilee Festival marking the 75th anniversary of the first ascent of Annapurna I has officially begun on Saturday. The event is being held at the base camp of Annapurna I (8,091 meters), as well as Narchyang, located in Ward No. 4 of Annapurna Rural Municipality, Myagdi.
