- Tuesday, 17 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Incidents of social crime rise to 162 a day in Nepal
Incidents of social crimes have been on the rise, according to the latest police data released by the Nepal Police Headquarters. On Wednesday, Nepal Police released the sta
Govt committed to post-disaster reconstruction: Minister Yadav
Minister for Water Supply, Pradeep Yadav, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the reconstruction of areas affected by floods and landslides that occurred in the last week of September.
TikTok hosts safety ambassadors programme
TikTok recently hosted a star-studded event in Nepal as a part of its Safety Ambassadors Programme to create awareness around digital safety. Boasting over 1 billion monthly active users globally, TikTok remains an entertainment platform.
KDC starts specialised treatment unit for differently-abled patients
Kantipur Dental College and Teaching Hospital(KDC) has been operating a specialised treatment unit for differently-abled individuals for over six years. Dr. Budhhiman Shrestha, chairman of KDC, said that the hospital is the first institute to provide services to needy individuals through a dedicated centre. He added that the programme not only focuses on treatment but trained dental professionals and hygienists. It also conducts outreach camps to identify oral health issues of needy people.
‘Significant achievements made in SDGs’
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has said that Nepal has made significant progress in the implementation of action plans prepared for achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Dogged India avoid follow-on
India's Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep pulled off an unlikely 10th-wicket partnership on Tuesday to avoid the follow-on and put the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on course for a draw. When the pair came
Nepali poets participate in literature festival in India
A delegation of five Nepali authors led by poet Ram Gopal Ashutosh returned home on Tuesday after participating in the 7th annual 'Woodnotes Of Subarnarekha', a two-day literature and culture festival held in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India.
Ukraine claims killing of senior Russian military official
Ukraine's security service killed Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov in a special operation in Moscow on Tuesday, a source inside the agency said. Kirillov was the commander of Russian armed forces' ch
Rape cases up in Karnali Province
Rape cases in Karnali Province are, of late, on the rise. Data from the Provincial Police Office in Surkhet confirms that the incidents of rape have been increasing every year. Over the three fiscal years from
Chaurjahari Municipality exceeds revenue target
Chaurjahari Municipality of Rukum West has collected revenue in excess of its targets for the past two fiscal years. While the municipality had fallen behind its reve
Nepal play Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Super Four
Nepal and India shared points as the sixth match of the ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup at Bayuemas Cricket Oval, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, was affected by rain on Tuesday. It was the final group-stage match between six teams divided into groups of three each. After sharing the points, Nepal and India, from Group A, also progressed to the Super 4 stage alongside Bangla
Inclusive Art Exhibition begins
An art exhibition titled ‘Inclusive Art Exhibition’ has begun in Kathmandu. Organised on the occasion of the 33rd Internat
ChatGPT search opens to all users in challenge to Google
OpenAI on Monday said it is making ChatGPT-powered internet search available to all users, escalating its threat to Google's dominance. The San Francisco-based te
Dadeldhura has the tallest statue of goddess
The worship of Masta Bhagwati, a key religious and cultural practice of the Sudurpashchim Province concluded on Monday. With this, the fairs and festivals, which began after Tihar at various temples of the
Challenges faced in diverting Saptakoshi River water to canals
The structures of the Sunsari-Morang Irrigation Project, Nepal’s largest irrigation scheme constructed by India in 1975 to deliver Saptakoshi River water to farmers’ fields, have become severely dilapidated.
