- Friday, 16 January 2026
The Rising Nepal
Progress made in disability inclusion
Karnali Province has witnessed a significant improvement in disability inclusion in recent years, driven by the efforts of the National Federation of the Disabled, Nepal (NFDN), based in the provincial capital, Surkhet.
Nepalgunj correspondent Khan feted
The Rising Nepal’s Nepalgunj correspondent, Siraj Khan, was honoured on the occasion of the 34th International Disability Day on Wednesday. He received the recognition for his long-st
15 differently-abled artists honoured
Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC) and Aakar Foundation honoured artists with disabilities on the occasion of the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday.
Construction of Dudhuwa canal quickens
The long-delayed construction of the Dudhuwa Canal under the Sikta Irrigation Project has resumed and is now progressing at a rapid pace. The project had previously invited b
Corruption crackdown will continue alongside poll preparations: PM Karki
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has assured that the government’s crackdown on corruption would not stop and would proceed alongside preparations for the upcoming elections.
Spain defend women's Nations League title
Spain defended their women's Nations League title with a 3-0 second leg win over Germany on Tuesday, following a goalless draw last week. Claudia Pina's secon
Dialogue Key To Durable Peace
Sambad (dialogue) is a tool of communication. It generates ideas, wills, opinions and perspectives of all sides involved in it and creates common ground for peace. It is a vital part of negotiation and comp
Geopolitical Stability Fosters Prosperity
Geopolitics is a continuously evolving process. It is not static to be confined to a mere geography or a defined political spectrum, but rather a dynamic interplay that is interlinked with the economy, natural resource
Need For Youth Leadership
Since September, the important discourses and dialogues in Nepal have revolved around the Gen Z uprising and its repercussions. Nearly three months into the unprecedented revolt, the whole nation is still in shock, wi
Concerns Of Gen Zers
Nepal’s Gen Z movement has already been carved as a significant event in the annals of its political history. It has exposed the endemic corruption that has spread its tentacles far and wide. Before the Gen Z youths h
Human Rights Int'l Film Festival from Dec. 11
The 13th edition of the Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival (NHRIFF) is all set to be held in Kathmandu from December 11 to 15. The film festival, which has been organise
Japan offers Rs. 31.76 billion loan for Koteshwor Junction
A loan agreement for the Koteshwor Junction Improvement Project is signed between the governments of Nepal and Japan. Japan has provided loan assistance equiva
Rai calls for global solidarity among LDCs
Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai has called for robust global solidarity and ambitious partnership for smooth, sustained, and irreversible graduation of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
Cold weather halts over 60 construction projects in Humla
More than 60 construction projects in northern Humla have been temporarily halted due to extreme cold weather. With temperatures dropping below freezing, cement work has been suspended, forcing a four-month pause on these projects.
Russia, US threaten return to nuclear tests
The United States and Russia have both recently threatened to resume nuclear testing, alarming the international community and jeopardizing a global norm against such tests. Experts say these
