- Wednesday, 18 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
LDCs Should Not Suffer Climate Impacts
The effects of global warming on our planet are a slow, silent killer, posing a significant threat to all life on Earth. Least Developed Countries (LDCs), like Nepal, are among those most affec
Nepal: A Premier Sustainable Tourism Destination
Nepal’s journey as a tourism destination began after the successful ascent of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary on May 29, 1953. Due to its distinguished hospital
LDT unveils Rs. 775.92 million budget
The Lumbini Development Trust (LDT) has announced a budget of Rs. 775.92 million for the current Fiscal Year 2024/25. The budget was approved during a meeting of the Trust chaired
Sickle Cell Treatment
Sickle cell anemia is a serious health crisis in Nepal, affecting especially the Tharu communities. This genetic disease distorts red blood cells into a sickle shape, obstructing blood flow
Politics should not be mixed with religion: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli emphasised that there should be no politics or extremism in the name of any religion. In a meeting with the officials of Jainswetambar Terapethi Sabha at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar on Tuesday, Prime Minister Oli stated that as a secular country, Nepal respects all religions.
Nepal Art Council hosting two art exhibitions simultaneously
Two different art exhibitions are being simultaneously showcased at the Nepal Art Council in Kathmandu. One exhibition titled ‘Artists-Four’ contains
Late artist Rakesh Chandra Shrestha remembered
Artists remembered the late artist Rakesh Chandra Shrestha and his contributions to the development and promotion of Nepali fine arts during a programme held in Kathmandu on the occasion of his 13th day of death.
Aid groups say Israel misses US deadline to boost humanitarian help for Gaza
Israel has failed to meet U.S. demands to allow greater humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, where conditions are worse than at any point in the 13-month-old war, international aid organizations said Tuesday.
Locals compelled to pay charges for tuin to cross Loti River
Travellers crossing the Loti River, located one kilometre east of Piplang, centre of Chankheli Rural Municipality–4, are forced to pay a fare for using the tuin (metal cable) to get across the river.
Danish police close investigation into Old Stock Exchange fire
Danish police said Tuesday that they were closing the investigation into the devastating fire that destroyed more than half of Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange, saying nothing points at the blaze being the result of a criminal act.
We're in urgency for climate action: President Paudel
As part of COP29 in Baku, Trend News Agency proudly presents COP for Hope, a special project offering an unparalleled platform to hear from world leaders and trailblazers in politics, economics, science, and ecology, all united by a shared commitment to addressing today’s pressing climate challenges. Today, we are honored to speak with the President of Nepal, Ramchandra Paudel. Nepal, celebrated for its rich natural resources and cultural h
Mahato ton guides Nepal U19 to dominating win
“Firstly, I would like to inform that our skipper Puja Mahato has scored a century in the ongoing match against Kuwait,” said Paras Khadka, former captain of Nepal, when he began his ad
Tharu community on preserving Medari Dance
Tharu community of Nawalpur is working to preserve their art and culture. As part of their cultural preservation, it is a tradition to perform the Medari Dance on the day of Haribodhini Ekadashi every year. A large bamboo pole with a flag, symbolising the flag of Arjuna’s chariot from the Mahabharata, is carried around in the dance.
Nepal suffering terribly from global warming: President
President Ramchandra Paudel has said that Nepal is suffering terrible consequences of global warming and climate change. Addressing the high-level World Leaders Cli
35 dead as a driver hits a crowd at sports center in Chinese city
A driver killed 35 people and injured another 43 when he deliberately rammed his car into people exercising at a sports center in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai, police said Tuesday.
