- Wednesday, 18 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Makawanpur records more than 2,000 cases of dengue
Dengue cases are declining with the onset of winter but the risk of the disease persists in Makawanpur district. The district has recorded 2,221 dengue cases from July 16 to November 25.
Village sells potato seeds worth Rs. 24 million
Potato seeds worth Rs. 24 million have been sold from a single village in Galyang Municipality-11, Jimuhan. In Jimuhan, where there are 284 households, one household has sold potato seeds ranging from 10 quintals to 275 quintals.
Lumbini govt to establish Provincial Project Bank
The Lumbini Provincial Government has launched an initiation to establish a Provincial Project Bank as part of its annual policy and programme for the current fiscal year 2024/25.
Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar diss track
Drake alleged in a court filing Monday that Universal Music Group falsely pumped up the popularity on Spotify and other streaming services of Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," a song that viciously attacked Drake amid a bitter feud between the two hip-hop superstars.
Employees of Phungling Municipality not getting salary
Employees of Phungling Municipality, the only municipality in Taplejung district, have been deprived of their salaries for the past two months due to the absence of a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
EU urges Israel to accept ceasefire deal with Hezbollah
The European Union's top diplomat said Tuesday there were "no excuses" for Israel to refuse to implement a ceasefire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, saying all its security concerns had been addressed in the U.S.-French-brokered deal.
Nepal will give best at ACC U19 Asia Cup, says coach Gauchan
The 15 players alongside the coaching and management staff of the national men’s U-19 cricket team were bade farewell by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on Tuesday. The team is heading to the UAE for the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup on Wednesday.
The Blue Man Group is relinquishing stages in New York and Chicago
Things are looking a little blue these days for the Blue Man Group. The show — made up of nonverbal blue-painted bald men who combine intricate percussive rhythms with physical comedy — announced this week that performances are closing in Chicago and New York City, where the group first launched in 1991. The men still have shows in Las Vegas; Orlando, Florida; Boston; and Berlin, along with a tour and a show on the Norwegian Cruise Line ship.
Ayarpani homestay attracts tourists
Syangja's Phedikhola Rural Municipality is well-connected to the tourist city of Pokhara. Tourists travelling to Pokhara often visit the Ayarpani Community Homestay located in Phedikhola-1.
PM announces plan to expand scope of social security
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has announced plans to expand the scope of Nepal's social security programme. Addressing an event organised by the Social
Imran supporters breach Pak lockdown
Supporters seeking the release of imprisoned Pakistani former premier Imran Khan on Tuesday broke through a ring of shipping containers locking down the capital Islamabad, while at least six people have died in protest-related violence. Protesters battled security forces and ignored a government threat to respond with gunfire.
Empower Youths To End Child Marriage
Child marriage is one of the most persistent and ancient malpractices that continues to plague modern civilisation. Despite commitments from the UN, governments, and activists worldwide, it remains rampant,
Trekking Tourism Holds Huge Potential
Nepal is a tourists’ paradise. However, the country has not been able to take advantage of what nature has endowed it with: the potential to attract more and more tourists from all over the world. The gov
The Baku Breakthrough
The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held this year in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11-22. However, it was mired i
Winter Preparedness
With the onset of winter, it is imperative for the state to ensure the safety and well-being of the vulnerable communities. It must give priority to arrange preparedness and adopt proactive measures to protect
