- Tuesday, 17 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Natikaji awards, honours announced
Natikaji Smriti Samaj announced the Natikaji Rastriya Samman Tatha Puraskar amid a programme held at Natikaji Shrestha’s residence in Chabahil, Kathmandu, on Wednesday.
Iran's rial hits a record low in history
The Iranian rial on Wednesday fell its lowest level in history, losing more than 10% of its value since Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election in November and signaling new challenges for Tehran as it remains locked in the wars raging in the Middle East. The rial traded at 777,000 rials to the dollar, traders in Tehran said, down from 703,000 rials on the day Trump won.
Trudeau faces calls to resign
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces growing pressure to resign from his own Liberal Party after his top minister abruptly quit and criticized his handling of the budget. Trudeau has led the country for nearly a decade, but has become widely unpopular in recent years over a wide range of issues, including the high cost of living and rising inflation.
Mob doesn't deliver justice: Minister Lekhak
Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak has said that the mob cannot decide and deliver justice to anyone, which requires due judicial process.
156 corneal transplants done at Fateh Bal Eye Hospital
Fateh Bal Eye Hospital in Nepalgunj, the largest in western Nepal, has successfully conducted corneal transplants for 156 patients. Corneal surgery service commenced only five
US Federal Reserve is set to cut key rate
Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday will likely signal a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year compared with the past few months, which would mean that Americans might enjoy only slight relief from still-high borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards.
Sudurpaschim Royals’ final opponent: Janakpur Bolts or Karnali Yaks?
Sudurpaschim Royals became the first team to reach the finals of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) as they defeated Janakpur Bolts by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 on Wednesday.
Unified Socialist reshuffles responsibilities of leaders
Six months after holding the central general convention, the CPN (Unified Socialist) has revised the responsibilities of its party leaders. According to Party Secr
Israeli to occupy buffer zone inside Syria for foreseeable future
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israeli forces will stay in a buffer zone on the Syrian border, seized after the ouster of Syria's President Bashar Assad, until another arrangement is in place “that ensures Israel's security.”
Exhibition on exploitation of natural resources continues
The exhibition features narratives from nine storytellers who explore critical questions about the ownership and exploitation of Nepal’s natural resources. Their works invite viewers to reconsider the prevailing notions of progress and how it has contributed to the exploitation of rivers, forests and lands at individual, communal, and national levels.
Resolve Political Issues Thru Mediation
Senior justice of the Supreme Court Sapana Pradhan Malla talked about the need for political mediation in the country as parties indulge into petty issues and squander much of their o
Unified Curriculum Ends Educational Divide
I quote one of our politicians: "I began learning the alphabet in the sixth grade, so I am not as fluent in English as those who have been studying it since preschool." In his statement, we discern
Transform Waste Into Energy
Nepal’s cement industry plays a vital role in building the nation’s infrastructure. While it has great potential, it also faces tough challenges. The sector has grown due to abundant limest
Groundbreaking Deal
Boosted by domestic and foreign investment, Nepal’s hydropower development has gained pace in recent years. Building hydropower infrastructure remains crucial for the produ
Syangja produces oranges worth Rs. 1.12 billion
Syangja, a leading district in orange production, has produced oranges worth Rs. 1.12 billion this year. Out of 2,280 hectares of orange plantations in the district, 1,370 hectares have yielded fruit.
