- Monday, 16 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
Cynthia Erivo, who is starring in the hit musical ‘Wicked,’ was named Tuesday as the 2025 Woman of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. The theatre group, whi
Construction of model district headquarters to begin soon
The construction of the proposed model district headquarters in Kawasoti of Nawalpur district is all set to proceed immediately. The decision to this effect was made by
Illegal extraction of riverbed materials continues in Kamala River
Riverbed materials are being extracted illegally in Kamala River, Dhanusha. Locals said that for months some men hav
Festivals, Kumbh Mela And Economy
Festivals play an important role in the economy of the countries like Nepal and India. Religious and cultural festivities such as Christmas, Id and Muharram have meaningful contributions in the economy of the C
Breaking The Cycle Of Brain Drain
Of all the resources any country is endowed with, human resource is the most important of all. The wealth of any country is simply not dependent on the natural resources it is blessed with, but it’s the human
Kenya’s Quest For Beauty
The last decade has seen a shift in the beauty-products industry in Kenya. In the 1990s, just about when televisions hit many Kenyan living rooms, beautiful women graced advertising slots, and many women e
Swiatek sweeps into Australian Open semis
Defending champion Jannik Sinner raced into the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday in imperious fashion after Iga Swiatek was equally ruthless to close on a first Melbourne crown.
Syria's rebels loom large as new rulers try to form national army
As insurgents raced across Syria in a surprise offensive launched in the country's northwest late last year, officials from several countries backing either the rebels or Syria’s government met in Qatar on what to do.
Plants of Kathmandu Valley: A book for nature lovers
The title 'Plants of Kathmandu Valley- A Pictorial Guide' in itself conveys much more about the book. If you are interested in learning about the plants found in the Kathmandu Valley, this book will be a prope
Retirement scheme after 16 yrs in service to APF personnel soon: Minister Lekhak
Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak has claimed that the provision for armed police personnel to retire after 16 years of service will be included in the new law of the Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal.
Effective Climate Dialogue
Located in the heart of Asia, Nepal stands to play a constructive role in promoting win-win diplomacy, spearheading crusade for climate action and spurring the regional economic integration. Its geos
Tanahun Hydropower builds resting place to protect vultures
The under-construction 140-megawatt Tanahun Hydropower Project has built a 'vulture resting place' to protect vultures. Under the Wildlife Conservation and Pu
Landslips in Rajduwali section of Mechi Highway worry Ilam people
General public and local stakeholders in Ilam, Panchthar and Taplejung districts are raising concerns about the poor condition of the Mechi Highway in Ilam Municipality-9.
Govt approves supplementary grant guidelines
The government has extended the tenure of the recommendation committee formed for the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority by 35 days.
‘Rising’ Trek Route, attracting tourists
With motor roads reaching most areas of the Annapurna Circuit Trek, the appeal of this popular trekking route has diminished. In response, tourism entrepreneurs have begun guiding tourists along a newly established trail known as the “Rising Trek Route.”
