- Friday, 20 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Threat Of M-pox Outbreak
As the world is still not completely free from remnants of Coronavirus and its different variations, monkeyvirus has now established itself as a continental virus in Africa. Termed as mpox, the virus has been declared a public health emergency.
Stock turnover reaches about Rs. 30 billion, index 3,000 points
Stocks worth about Rs. 30 billion were bought and sold in the share market on Thursday, the last trading day of the week. About 68,980,346 shares worth Rs. 29.95 billion of 33
National Women's Conference today
Beyond Beijing Committee (BBC), Nepal is going to conduct a national women's conference and Bejing+30 parallel sessions on Friday in Lalitpur. Organising a press conference on Thursday, Krishna Kumari Waiba, chairperson of BBC, said that the programme would be held in Lalitpur in the presence of President Ramchandra Paudel.
Dasharath Rangasala not hosting all matches of SAFF U20 C’ship
The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) had a clear plan for the SAFF U-20 Men’s Championship scheduled for August 18-28 in Nepal: the tournament will be played at the Kathmandu-based Dasharath Rangasala.
Olke festival of Sudurpaschim
The traditional festival of ‘Olke’, which falls on the first day of Bhadra in Dadeldhura and other parts of the Sudurpashchim Province, is observed with great joy and enthusiasm. The festival is celebrated by playing local instruments like the Dhol, Damaha and other traditional musical instruments in Tiladi’s Airigaun, located in ward 7 of the district headquarters Amargadhi Municipality. Likewise, a cultural game Chaita Dhumari is also played as part of the festival.
Mediators to hold Gaza cease-fire talks
International mediators were set to hold a new round of talks Thursday aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war and securing the release of scores of hostages, with a potential deal seen as the best hope of heading off an even larger regional conflict.
132 kV Dhalkebar-Loharpatti transmission line completed
The construction of 132 kV double-circuit transmission line from Dhalkebar in Dhanusha to Loharpatti in Mahottari has been completed. The Dhalkebar-Loharpatti transmission line and
Road accidents rise in Karnali Province
More than 1,000 road accidents occurred in Karnali Province in the last fiscal year. In the 1,086 road accidents registered in 10 districts of the province, 112 persons died and 2,077 sustained injuries.
Post-earthquake reconstruction in priority, says Home Minister
Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak has asserted that the government has prioritised moving ahead the post-quake reconstruction in an effective way in the affected areas, following the earthquake that occurred with epicentre at Jajarkot and Bajhang last year.
Tamghas street children in need of management
Street children have caused trouble to service seekers at the district administrative office and district headquarters in Tamghas in Gulmi. There are approximately 18 street children in
Transitional Justice Gets A Boost
The major political parties - NC, CPN-UML and CPN-Maoist Centre - have sorted out their differences over the contents of the transitional justice bills, raising the hope that the prolonged stalemate constraining the peace process would
Corporate Ladder Starts From University
Post-COVID-19, colleges in Nepal realised that education could be continued on a virtual platform as a regular teaching method. With the growth of internet service providers in Nepal, the internet is easily accessible to everyone, allowing ins
'Collaboration between KU and Dhulikhel Hospital should continue'
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has directed that the collaboration between Kathmandu University and Dhulikhel Hospital be maintained for at least the next five years. During the 97th meeting of Kathmandu University held at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar on Wednesday, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, in his capacity as the Chancellor of the university, instructed that the differences between the university and Dhulikhel Hospital be resolved through mutual discussions.
Vital Organ Transplant
Organ donation is perhaps the most precious service to a person who is in the urgent need of a transplant. It provides a second chance at life to an individual whose vital organs have stopped functioning. Donating organs saves and transfo
Suren’s ‘Salleri Pakhaharu’ wins two key awards
Suren Gautam, known for his deep and meaningful lyrics in Nepali Folk-Pop Music, won two major awards in 2024 for his folk-pop song "Salleri Pakhaharu." This unique song, which beautifully mixes traditional Nepali folk music with modern pop, won both the 4th Himalayan International Award and the 5th Genius Music Award, making it a standout hit this year.
