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The Rising Nepal
Historic Bayalkanda Fort undergoing reconstruction
The reconstruction and preservation of a historic fort in Surkhet has begun, aiming to make it an attractive tourist destination. Located in Birendranagar Municipality–14, Bayalkanda Fort is being restored under the supervision of the Department of Archaeology. A budget of Rs. 700,000 has been allocated for the project in the current fiscal year. The Nepali Arm
Alcaraz starts title defence in style
Favorites Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek cruised into the second round of their respective French Open campaign Monday. The Spaniard was of
Madhupark awards announced
Three senior literary figures are going to be honoured on the occasion of the anniversary of Madhupark, a monthly literary magazine published by the Gorkhapatra Corporation.
Israeli strikes kill 52 in Gaza
Israeli strikes killed at least 52 people in the Gaza Strip on Monday, including 36 in a school-turned-shelter that was struck as people slept, setting their belongings ablaze, according to local health officials. The military said it targeted militants operating from the school.
Kumari Foundation hands over medical equipment to Chhedagad’s hospital
Kumari Foundation Kathmandu has handed over medical equipment worth more than Rs. 30 million to the municipal hospital of Chhedagad Municipality. Minister for Economic Affairs and Plannin
Paddy, rice import surges by 82%, amounting to Rs. 35.5 billion in 10 months
Nepal has witnessed a significant surge in the import of major food grains -particularly paddy, rice and maize - during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2024/25.
Tackle LDC Graduation Challenges
Nepal is graduating from the category of LDCs to that of developing countries in November 2026 as the government has fulfilled the required criteria. It is a matter of satisfaction that our country is slough
Children As Constituency Of Peace
Children belong to the populace under 16 years of age until they are entitled to the identity of citizenship. Nepal’s demographic structure is youthful. Forty per cent of the nation’s population is under 18 years
Campaign Against Corruption
Corruption continues to be one of the greatest obstacles to global development. The most recent Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published by the civil-society organisation Transparency International highlight
Monsoon Readiness
As the pre-monsoon season draws to a close, Nepal anticipates a severe monsoon season this year, as forecast by meteorologists, posing a significant threat to the well-being of a substantial portion of its population. Th
Vat Savitri festival marked
Married women observed the Vat Savitri festival, wishing for eternal good fortune, children's happiness, and the long life of their husbands across the Tarai on Monday.
Police extend winning run; Army, Karnali eliminated
The defending champions, Nepal Police Club, extended their winning streak with a fourth consecutive victory in the women's division of the 9th Prime Minister Cup NVL League. On Monday, Police outlasted Tribhuvan Army Club in a har
Make sure tourists face no hassles: PM
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that tourists visiting Nepal be welcomed with warm hospitality and not subjected to any legal or administrative hassles. At the National Tourism Dialogue organised on Monday by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation at Singha Durbar, Prime Minister Oli called for bold reforms to remove existing obstacles and advance good governance and development.
We have introduced ‘Lumbini Tourism Circuit’ concept: CM
Lumbini Province Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya has said that efforts are underway to establish Lumbini as a leading destination for Buddhist pilgrimage and spiritual tourism.
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Lumbini govt plans grand Republic Day celebrations
The Lumbini Provincial Government has decided to celebrate Republic Day 2025 in a grand manner. A main celebration committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya. It has been decided that the day will be marked over three days, organising various programmes.
