- Friday, 22 August 2025
The Rising Nepal
Rescuers look for 150 people missing in Pakistan's floods
Rescuers are looking for more than 150 people who were still missing on Monday in northwestern Pakistan, where scores died after the area was struck by a cloudburst. A senior politician blamed locals for the high death toll, saying peo
Gokuleshwar Airport closed for three decades, reconstruction work stalled
The reconstruction work of the Gokuleshwar Airport has been halted for the past three decades. Although KS Construction Pvt. Ltd. from Dhang
Nepal suffer third straight defeat in Top End T20 Series
Nepal endured their third consecutive loss in the Top End T20 Series in Australia, falling to Melbourne Stars Academy by 31 runs in Darwin on Monday. Chasing a target of 176, Nepal were restricted to 144 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs.
Foreign Secretary Misri gifts six vehicles to NA
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri gifted six strike vehicles, military horses and some critical medical care equipment to the Nepali Army amidst a special function held at the Army Headquarters on Monday.
Spain deploys 500 more troops to battle wildfires
Spain is deploying a further 500 soldiers to battle wildfires that have torn through parched woodland during a prolonged spell of scorching weather, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Sunday. The decision to add to the
Atletico lose opening Spanish league match
Despite debuting most of its new signings, Atletico Madrid couldn't avoid conceding two late goals and losing its opening Spanish league match for the first-ever time under coach Diego Simeone. Host Espanyol's 2-1
‘Colour of Tea’ awarded in Greece
Colour of Tea’, a short film directed by journalist Raj Sargam, has been awarded at the 12th International Documentary Festival Ierapetra And Awards held in Greece recently. On August 13, the festival organisers officially published the list of awarded films on their website, stating, “The Second Festival Prize goes to the international short film Colour of Tea, written and directed by Raj Sargam (Nepal).” The 12th International Documentary Festival
Tackle Overcrowding In Prisons
Prison management has been a serious challenge in Nepal owing to, inter alia, overcrowding. There are 74 prisons all over the country. As the number of offenders is growing day by day, these prisons have turned out to be inadequate. As such,
Mosses Help Fight Climate Change
Plants, especially trees, are among the reliable carbon managers in land-based ecosystems. They play a crucial role in mitigating climate change by absorbing and transforming greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and carbon monox
Why Bad News Sells
News plays a crucial role in informing the public about current affairs and helping individuals make informed decisions. While news media play a vital role in shaping public perceptions on certain subjects, it is often blended with negative information. The widespread use of smartphones and social media has made it easier to access news instantly, increasing the tendency to the conscious or unconscious consumption of negative news among people across all age groups
Pain Of Missing Kins
Several families nationwide are experiencing profound distress following the unexplained missing of their loved ones. The number of missing persons, from young service personnel and students to retired civil servants and elderly ones,
PM Oli briefed on extension of Digital Nepal Framework
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday received a briefing on the timely expansion of the Digital Nepal Framework 2019 and the progress of Nepal Telecom. Prime Minister Oli has been highlighting the n
Nepal eliminates rubella, says WHO
Nepal has officially eliminated rubella as a public health problem, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Monday, marking a major milestone in the region’s efforts to combat vaccine-preventable diseases.
KMC bans smoking, violators to face Rs. 500 fine
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has enforced a ban on smoking in public places, effective from August 17, in a bid to curb health risks from tobacco consumption and passive smoking. The new rule prohibits smoking in spaces such as roads, parks, and public vehicles, with violators subject to an on-the-spot fine of Rs. 500.
SC orders investigation into Gaur massacre
The Supreme Court has directed authorities to advance the investigation into the widely discussed Gaur massacre happened some 18 years back in Gaur of Rautahat. A bench comprising Justices Til Prasad Shrest
