- Wednesday, 18 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
EC to provide real-time vote counting updates online
The Election Commission has announced that updated results of the vote counting of the upcoming local-level by-elections will be available on its official website. Voting is scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 1, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm at the designated polling stations. The counting of votes will begin once the voting concludes and all ballot boxes are securely transported to the counting site, said Nita Pokharel Aryal, Joint Secretary and EC’s Spokesperson.
Foreign Minister Rana holds bilateral meeting with Chinese counterpart Wang
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, who is currently on an official visit to China, held a bilateral meeting with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Chengdu on Friday. The visit, which began on
Prioritise Trade And Connectivity
In Kathmandu, a broad spectrum of political, economic, diplomatic, and journalistic circles has actively been engaged in both support and criticism of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), recognising its geop
Journey To Annapurna Base Camp
The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek is one of Nepal's most famous and beautiful hikes, taking travelers through a mix of landscapes, lovely villages, and right into the foot of the Himalayas. Starting in the lively cit
Bel Patra: A Spiritual Legacy Of Pashupatinath
The most sanctified Hindu pilgrimage in the lap of the Himalayas, Kathmandu, is the Pashupatinath Temple. The divine play of Lord Shiva, who pierced the three worlds by creating a huge, endless pillar of light, o
Memoir Of A Retired Justice
Durga Prasad Uprety, a class fellow during my short stay at the Institute of Law, Tribhuvan University, who retired as a chief judge of the Appellate Court with a legal service of 37 years, has brought out his autobiogra
Voice Of The Oppressed
Readers generally don't notice the figure of the arrow in the abstract painting on the cover of the book 'Lahana ra Teer' (translated as civilization and arrow), let alone take it seriously. But when one turns the p
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A woman’s endless wait for her husband and son
Padam Chapagain of Dhuseni, Deumai Municipality, who left home 18 years ago with 21-year-old son, who was suffering from mental health issues after the armed conflict, for Ranchi, India for treatment, has not returned home yet.
Protecting Women’s Rights And Dignity
From November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to December 10th, Human Rights Day, the world observes 16 days dedicated to activism against gender-based violence.
External Regulations Of Cooperatives
Fraudulent practices in Nepali cooperatives warrant attention, but imposing external control measures would undermine their core principles. Since the 2000s, over 300 cooperatives have collapsed due to corruption,
Nepal’s future cricketers begin U-19 Asia Cup campaign today
The future cricketing stars of Nepal, the men’s U-19 team, will begin their campaign at the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup, facing group opponent Sri Lanka in Sharjah, UAE, on Friday morning.
Family court grants divorce to actor Dhanush and Aishwarya Rajinikanth
A family court on Wednesday granted divorce to actor Dhanush and filmmaker Aishwarya Rajinikanth. Dhanush, son of film director Kasthuriraja and Aishwarya, daughter of superstar Rajinikanth, got married on November 18, 2004 with the blessings of both their families. Out of wedlock, they have two sons.
Amateur Rahul wins Surya Nepal Central Open
Amateur Rahul BK won the Surya Nepal Central Open, first event under Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2024-25, at the par-72 Gokarna Golf Club on Thursday. Rahul carded 5-under 67 in the fourth and final round for total score of 12-under 276. He registered one-stroke victory over overnight leader Toran Bikram Shahi to claim maiden career title. Rahul also bagged the amateur section title with a five-str
Bridge construction over Rapti gathers pace
The construction of a new bridge over the Rapti River at Sidhania Ghat along the Nepalgunj–Baghauda–Ageya road section of the Postal Highway is now gathering pace. The project was initiated after the ol
Line-up announced for Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival
The line-up for the 12th edition of the Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival has been announced. The festival organiser revealed the list of films in the documentary, short, animation and fiction subcategories on Wednesday.
