- Friday, 16 January 2026
The Rising Nepal
Swiss cast ballots on national service for women
Swiss voters are casting ballots to decide whether women, like men, must do national service in the military, civil protection teams or in other forms. Supporters of the “citizen service initiative” in the referendum ending Sunday hope it will boost social cohesion by adding jobs in areas like environmental prevention, food security and elderly care.
Trade potential between Nepal and China is enormous: Dr. Gao
China respects the Nepali people's independent and autonomous choice of their country's development path and direction, and will not interfere in Nepal's internal affairs, said Dr
Araniko Highway expansion delayed as deadline nears
The Araniko Highway’s Suryabinayak to Dhulikhel road expansion project, which was initially set to be completed in three years, is facing significant delays.
Over 200,000 new voters in Bagmati Province
More than 200,000 people have registered for the voter list in Bagmati Province, with a majority choosing to enrol through the national identity card system rather than visiting election offices for biometric registration.
Kathmandu Gorkhas keep play-off hopes alive
Kathmandu Gorkhas defeated Karnali Yaks by five wickets on Sunday to strengthen their play-off chances in the second season of the Nepal Premier League 2025.
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Silam Sakma statue unveiled
A statue of Silam Sakma has been built at the Limbu religious pilgrimage site, Aambari in Urlabari-9, Morang. Suman Thaklung made the statue in memory of his mother.
CPN-UML holds representative election for 11th National General Convention
The CPN-UML held election for delegates to its 11th National General Convention across the country on Saturday. The party’s central office informed that candidate nominations for the elections were completed by November 27.
Pushkarnath Banjande’s agricultural success story
A farmer in Arghakhanchi has demonstrated that agriculture can be a highly profitable profession. Pushkarnath Banjande, a local of Sandhikh
Consequences Of Exceptionalism
Somehow, the United States has muscled its way to claiming exceptionalism for others to comply with. Iraq and Afghanistan are the two recent examples, among the numerous before
Coping With Gender-based Violence
Despite a gradual improvement in the socio-economic condition of women in Nepal, a significant number of women and girls are still forced to face several forms of gender-based violence
Reclaiming Confidence
When Shruti, a frail 17-year-old schoolgirl, arrived at a three-day self-defense training in Lonavala, a town in the Indian state of Maharashtra, she was burdened by self-doubt. Her family had
LDC Graduation Debate
As Nepal continues to struggle to find its feet in terms of stability, its economy is not aloof from the shadow of political turbulence. Political stability is essential for the desired level of econo
Entrepreneur Shrestha comes up with two books
Tourism entrepreneur Shyam Mohan Shrestha has come out with two books, 'Ek Firanteko Chatyange Jivan' and 'An Overland Odyssey' simultaneously.
Messi, Miami into first MLS Cup final
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano hailed Lionel Messi as "extraordinary" after the Argentine superstar steered the club into their first MLS Cup final with a 5-1 thrashing of New York City FC on Saturday.
