- Wednesday, 18 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
15 students of Butwal get MBBS scholarships
In Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City-10, 15 students from Kalika Manav Gyan Secondary School, a community school, have successfully secured full scholarships in MBBS in a single attempt.
Soccer clubs worldwide get $125 million from player transfers
Soccer clubs worldwide have been paid $125 million in money owed to them from transfers of their former players, FIFA said Wednesday, with money routed via its finance house in Paris, and there’s a backlog of another almost $200 million.
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ADB to reconstruct quake-damaged schools
New school buildings are set to be constructed this year in Rukum West to replace those destroyed by last year’s earthquake. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will assist in the reconstruction of 12 school buildings.
Russia launches intercontinental ballistic missile targeting Dnipro city: Ukraine
Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight targeting Dnipro city in the central-east of the country, which, if confirmed, would be the first time Moscow has used such a missile in the war.
Immigration Office at Korala shut down
The Immigration Office established at Korala, Nepal’s border with China in Mustang, has been shut down. The closure is attributed to geographical challenges, lack of infrastructure and delays in managing human resources.
Discussion programme held with Sundar Sinkhwal
Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) has organised a programme titled ‘Kala Sarshta Sanga Lekhak’ (Writer with an Artist) programme at Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal in Kathmandu on Thursday.
Countries blast draft of vague deal on climate cash for developing countries
Countries of the world took turns rejecting a new but vague draft text released early Thursday which attempts to form the spine of any deal reached at United Nations climate talks on money for developing countries to transition to clean energy and adapt to climate change.
Municipal-level girls’ conference held to combat child marriage
Chhedagad Municipality held a municipal-level girls’ conference to combat child marriage, with participation from girls across the municipality and various stakeholders. The event, supported by Save the Children and the Panchtara Youth Protection Forum, sought to unite stakeholders and civil society in a collective effort to make the municipality child marriage-free.
Shares in India's Adani Group plunge 20% after US bribery
One of Asia's richest men, controversial Indian tycoon Gautam Adani, is again in the spotlight. His companies' stocks plunged up to 20% on Thursday after he was indicted by U.S. prosecutors on charges he duped investors in a massive solar energy project in India by concealing that it was being facilitated by an alleged bribery scheme.
14 nests of endangered vultures found in Baitadi
Fourteen nests of endangered vultures have been discovered in Baitadi. Known as ‘nature's scavengers,’ these vultures play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.
Sudurpaschim tourism sites devoid of visitors
The Sudurpaschim Province government has spent over Rs. 1.21 billion on tourism infrastructure across various districts to attract tourists, yet most of these sites remain deserted.
Revenue collection reaches Rs. 323. 24 billion in four months
Revenue collection for the first four months of the current Fiscal Year 2024/25 has increased by about 17 per cent compared to the corresponding period last year.
Intersectionality Dilutes Class Struggle
In his article “Marxism, Identity, and Intersectionality,” published in this daily on August 25, 2024, this author examined class struggle and intersectionality in social movements. Upon further
Hospital Treatment For Diabetic Patients
I had been to Medanta Hospital at Gurgaon alias Gurugram, closer to India’s capital city Delhi, in Haryana state of India last fortnight with a view, among others, to have an expert medical rev
Khadka struggles to meet growing demand of organic fertiliser
Rajib Khadka from Urlabari-9, Morang, is facing a challenge he never anticipated: high demand for his organic fertiliser. Khadka, who returned to Nepal after working abroad for 16 years, started his organic fertiliser business 15 months ago.
