- Tuesday, 17 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
India uses AI to stop stampedes at world's biggest gathering
Keen to improve India's abysmal crowd management record at large-scale religious events, organisers of the world's largest human gathering are using artificial intelligence to try to prevent stampedes. Organisers predict up to 40
Sinner reaches Australian Open quarters
Novak Djokovic was at the centre of another Australian Open row on Monday while Jannik Sinner needed medical attention in fierce heat to battle into the quarter-finals and Iga Swiatek won easily. But American teenage
Root Out Chhaupadi
Chhaupadi, a form of menstrual taboo under which menstruating women and girls are forced to stay in isolated huts or sheds, is still being practiced in the districts of Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces. Chhaupadi perpetuates gender dis
Gorkha Municipality creating murals reflecting its history
Gorkha Municipality has begun creating murals reflecting the history of Gorkha at the bus park in Gorkha Municipality-6 to celebrate Tourism Year 2025. The murals are being painted on the wall from the bus park to BP Chowk near the Gorkha district headquarters.
Pokhara International Airport yet to have regular flights
Two years have passed since the Pokhara International Airport came into operation. Despite being declared the tourism capital, regular international flights have yet to commence. Currently, only domestic flights are
Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, promising a “revolution of common sense” and taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.
Pappu’s incomplete projects stand as eyesore
Many people who had seen an under-construction bridge on the side of the Bagmati River at Tinkune, Kathmandu, a few years ago had expected an end to traffic jams over the existing single bridge. But their hopes were dashed when t
AEPC to mark International Clean Energy Day on Jan 26
The Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) is celebrating the International Clean Energy Day 2025 with various programmes and activities. January 26 is being celebrated as the International Day of Clean Energy to mark the development and various initiatives in clean and renewable energy. The United Nations has initiated this celebration since 2024 and it is observed with various programmes and events across the world.
Sugar imports increase 16-fold, 30% revenue growth in rice
The import of sugar, rice, lentils, and cotton fabric, which had been declining in recent years through the Nepal-India border in Nepalgunj, has started to rise again. In the first six months of the current fi
Suspension bridge in Dhanusha becomes major tourist attraction
The longest suspension bridge in Madhes Province on the Kamala River has become a major attraction for domestic and Indian tourists. This suspension bridge connects Kathal of Dhanusha and Malhania of Siraha.
Karnali Provincial Assembly winter session begins today
The winter session of the Karnali Provincial Assembly officially begins today, Monday, January 20. The Provincial Assembly Secretariat has confirmed that all preparations for the session have been completed.
TikTok shuts down: Video App goes dark in US
The wildly popular social video app has gone dark in the U.S. as the divestiture bill is set to became law at midnight on Jan. 19. When opened the app around 10:30 p.m. ET Saturday, a message popped up which read, “sorry TikTok isn’t available right now.”
Gaza ceasefire begins after Hamas names hostages to be released
A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza began after a three-hour delay as Hamas named the three female hostages it plans to free later on Sunday. Israel had vowed to keep fighting unt
Trump Risks Raising Hiccups
American presidency has a precedent that outlines the responsibility of an outgoing president to consult with the incoming president if a major decision were to be taken. The two engage in consultations if any significant measure were to
Specific Laws Needed To Regulate Museums
Museums house a variety of items having artistic, cultural, historical and scientific importance. As these unique things are kept for the public, museums are undoubtedly an important source of knowledge. Museums make people fam
