- Thursday, 19 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
16 contestants of ‘Miss Vibhaa’ introduced
Umang Creation introduced 16 contestants for ‘Miss Vibhaa’ at an event held on Wednesday. On the occasion, the contestants and the crown were unveiled. According to Uddhav Adhikari, Managing Director of Umang C
Dhulikhel's Due Laurels
Living in a city that offers healthy air, clean and safe water, nutritious food, and pristine environment has become more sought after than ever before. That's because we are living in an era when cities are dog
Plight Of Afghan Women
There was a time when Afghanistan, a landlocked South Asian nation, was extremely liberal in nature. Especially, when it comes to women’s clothing, there are photos in which women are seen wearing skirts
Stolen image of Kartikeya traced in USA
The 12th/13th century stone sculpture of Kumar/Kartikeya has been located in the collection of James and Marilynn Alsdorf Chicago, USA. The stone sculpture was stolen from Sundhara, Nuga Tole, Patan, in the 1980s. The stolen sculpture’s photograph was taken by art scholar, Ulrich von Schroeder in 1976 CE
Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis arrives in Nepal
Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios, arrived in Nepal on Thursday. Sheynnis will witness the pre-judgement round of Miss Universe Nepal 2024. The grand finale of the Miss Universe Nepal is scheduled for September 7.
Lack of bridge over Puma River causes inconvenience
Locals living in Ward Nos. 1 and 2 of Banphiikot Rural Municipality in Rukum West district have been facing difficulties due to the lack of a bridge over the Puma River. Students of the villages cannot attend their schools regularly during monsoon fearing floods in the river.
Flights to Mustang resume after two months
Flights on the Jomsom-Pokhara route resumed after 61 days on Thursday. The air service connecting Pokhara and Jomsom was halted on June 29 this year. Summit Air conducted five flights to Mustang on Thursday. According to Mustang's Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Bhojraj Pandey, these five flights brought 84 passengers to Mustang, including five Nepali citizens.
Strong storm lashes Japan with torrential rains, winds
A strong storm lashed southern Japan with torrential rain and strong winds Thursday, causing at least three deaths as it started a crawl up the length of the archipelago and raised concerns of flooding, landslides and extensive damage.
National Commission organises Teej special programme
The National Commission for Women (NCW) organised a Teej special programme on Thursday. In the competitive programme, a special perfo
2024 Paralympics kicks off in Paris
Just weeks after hosting the Olympics, Paris inaugurated the 2024 Paralympics on Wednesday with a nearly four-hour-long opening ceremony in the heart of the city. Against the backdrop of a setting sun, thousands of athletes paraded down the famed Champs-Elysées avenue to Place de la Concorde in central Paris where French President Emmanuel Macron officially declared the Paralympic Games open.
Shram Sanskriti Park in Dharan draws crowds
Shram Sanskriti Park, located in the Sardukhardu River area between Dharan Sub-metropolitan City-13 and 20, has, of late, become a popular destination for domestic tourists.
President authenticates TRC Bill
President Ramchandra Paudel has authenticated the Commission of Investigation on the Enforced Disappeared Persons and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act (third amendment) Bill, 2024.
US Faces Threats To Its 'Supremacy'
Joseph S Nye Jr. is one of the well-known US scholars in American foreign policy and international relations. He is said to be among the Kennedy School’s most popular and respected teachers. He is famed for coining the term “soft power” to describe an alternative strategy that leaders and nations can pursue to achieve political or foreign policy objectives. In fact, soft power is a strategy that works by shapin
Cholera: A Persistent Health Risk
Nepal is struggling with the recurring threat of cholera, a waterborne disease that claims lives every year. At first glance, cholera seems to be related to healthcare services, but it is deeply connected to clean
Embankments on riversides help keep farms, settlements safe
Padam Kumari Magar is enthusiastically working to put boulders inside a metal gabion wire on the banks of the Bhatahi River in Sindhuli. More than two dozen people are actively working to construct an embankment on its side.
