- Tuesday, 17 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Nepal-India meeting on security coordination ends
A coordination meeting of security officials from the border districts of Nepal and India has concluded at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) on the Nepal-India border, following various discussions and decisions. The meeting, organised by the Office of the District Magistrate (D
Yams supply up in market ahead of Maghe Sankranti
With the approach of Maghe Sankranti festival, the supply of root vegetables, including yam, sweet potatoes and cocoyam, has significantly increased across markets in the Kathmandu Valley.
Firefighters race to beat LA blazes as winds grow and death toll hits 16
Firefighters were racing against time Saturday to get on top of massive wildfires around Los Angeles as winds ramped up, pushing the blazes towards previously untouched neighborhoods.
Over 22 million children out of school in Pakistan
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that more than 22 million children in the country were not attending school and also stressed the urgent need for Muslim nations to focus on girls' education, the Dawn reported, citing state media reports.
8th Myagdi Festival begins
On the occasion of the 8th Myagdi Festival, which began on Sunday, art and culture representing various ethnic communities of Beni are being showcased. Before the inauguration of the festival, a rally fe
Departmental derby to decide who will lift Jay Trophy
Six games between four teams in a two-day format concluded on Sunday with Tribhuvan Army Club (TAC) and Nepal Police Club (NPC) defeating Madhesh Province and Bagmati Pr
Badis struggle to survive through harsh winter
The Badi community living on the banks of Nalsingad of Dalli in Nalgad Municipality-7, Jajarkot is struggling to survive in the harsh winter season.
Lamichhane sent to judicial custody
President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, has been sent to judicial custody of the Kathmandu Police Range, Bhadrakali.
Irrigation eased for wheat crops after water release in Gandak canal
India’s release of water into the Gandak canal from December 30 this year has eased irrigation for approximately 18,000 hectares of wheat crops spread across Parsa to Rautahat.
Agricultural officials trained on innovation and advanced technology
A training programme on innovation and advanced technology in agriculture was conducted for the heads and technical staff of agricultural branches working in the local levels of Kavrepalanchok and Sindhupalchok districts.
Maghi festival celebrations bring cultural revival and unity
The winter is at its peak, with fog and cold winds sweeping through the air. Despite the chill, the Tharu settlement is buzzing with the warmth of dance and song as people of all ages come together to celebrate the Maghi festival.
Rice distribution scheme grows popular in Karnali
The government’s decision to distribute rice to the citizens of Karnali during birth and death rituals has been gaining popularity. In a meeting of the Council of Ministers on September 8, 2016, the government had decided to provide 30 kilograms of rice to citizens in five districts of the former Karnali zone. It includes Kalikot, Humla, Mugu, Jumla and Dolpa districts.
Embassy of India celebrates Vishwa Hindi Diwas
Vishwa Hindi Diwas was held amid a programme at the Embassy of India to Nepal. Mangal Prasad Gupta, Member of Parliament
Army, Police dominate Madhes, Bagmati
The final two league-stage games of the Jay Trophy saw a dominance of the departmental teams over the provincial teams 1 as Tribhuvan Army Club and Nepal Police Club bested Madhes and Bagmati on Day 1 respectively.
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai returns to Pakistan for Muslim girls' education summit
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai arrived in Pakistan to join the country's prime minister as he launched a global conference to promote girls' education in the Muslim world.
