- Tuesday, 17 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Women in Makwanpur transforming lives through local entrepreneurship
Women in Makwanpur are becoming entrepreneurs by using local resources. Women of Hetauda, Manahari, and Makwanpurgadhi are starting sustainable ventures with locally available materials.
Nagarjun-1 conducts free cataract surgeries for 45 residents
Nagarjun Municipality-1, Kathmandu successfully conducted free cataract surgeries for 45 elderly people on Saturday. Ward Chairman Rameshwar Lama said that the surgeries were funded entirely through the ward’s administrative initiatives and budget.
Minister Pandey urges all three levels of govt to preserve cultural heritage
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey has emphasised the need for collaboration and coordination among all three levels of government to preserve archaeological and cultural heritage. During the 300th week of the Triveni Cleanliness Campaign, initiated by the Kavreli
Medical College's staff on protest
Employees of Nepalgunj Medical College have completely shut down the Outpatient Department (OPD) services at Kohalpur and Nepalgunj teaching hospitals demanding a salary increment.
Germans mourn attack on Christmas market with no answers about why
Germans on Saturday mourned a violent attack and their shaken sense of security after a Saudi doctor intentionally drove a black BMW into a Christmas market teeming with holiday
Earthquake damages 16 houses in Bajura
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Bajura district at 4:14 am on Saturday, with its epicentre located in Gotri, Jagannath Rural Municipality-5, in the northeastern part of the district, according to the Earthquake Monitoring Centre in Surkhet.
Yoga and meditation should be adopted as a way of life: PM
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that yoga and meditation must be adopted as a way of life to make the world, which is afflicted with war and unrest, peaceful.
Tanahun farmers earning millions from orange farms
Many farmers in Tanahun have achieved significant financial success through commercial orange cultivation, with some becoming millionaires. Shuk Narayan Shrestha, an orange farmer fro
Soccer's top players have had enough, as FIFA's new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt
One of the most striking moments of soccer in 2024 was when Rodri hobbled onto a stage in Paris on crutches to receive the prestigious Ballon d'Or for best male player of the year.
Amazon and Starbucks workers are on strike; look at Trump
Amazon delivery drivers and Starbucks baristas are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities as they seek to exert pressure on the two major companies to recognize them as unionized e
Over 200 artists play Dhime Baja and perform dance in Dharan
For the first time outside Kathmandu, Dharan hosted a historic large-scale joint Dhime Baja (a traditional Nepalese drum of the Newar community) and Dhime dance performance, along with a cultural exhibition.
Understanding Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are among the most widespread mental health conditions, affecting a significant portion of the global population. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO),
Keep Your Promise
The Rising Nepal, the co-publication of Gorkhapatra daily, celebrated its 59th anniversary in Kathmandu. Gorkhpatra Sansthan, the country's oldest media organisation, has been bringing out
Boost Revenue Collection
The government’s income during the first five months of this fiscal year 2024/25 has seen a modest increase. At the end of the review period (July 16 – December 14, 2024), the total income
Electricity worth Rs. 13bn exported to India in 5 months
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has exported electricity worth Rs. 13.04 billion during the first five months of the current fiscal year. According to the NEA, about 1.76 billion units
