- Friday, 20 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Gandaki University to introduce AI course
The Gandaki University, operated by the Gandaki Provincial Government, is all set to begin teaching artificial intelligence (AI) from this academic year. According to the university, it has initiated for tec
Deadline of Fast Track project may be missed, says Army
Nepali Army has said the completion deadline of the Kathmandu Tarai-Madhes Fast Track (KTFT) Project could be extended by several months along with cost overrun if the land acquisition problem is not settled in time.
Stemming TU’s Fast-paced Decline
Tribhuvan University (TU) can arrest its fast-paced decline if appropriate reforms are mulled, introduced and implemented in an effective manner. The new Vice Chancellor (VC) and his team have started to bring about some changes in the routin
Factors Behind Poor SEE Results
The announcement of the results of the School Education Examination (SEE), held from March 28 to April 9, 2024 by the National Examination Board, revealed the disappointing fact that out of 464,785 examinees, only 222,472 qualified for furth
Rehabilitate Ex-Kamaiyas
The Kamaiya (bonded labour) system was formally abolished by Nepal government in 2000. The Bonded Labour Prohibition Act 2002 was enacted to make provisions in order to put a ban on the system, rehabilitate them and improve their
Nepalgunj Medical College implements insurance scheme
The health insurance programme which was earlier implemented only in Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj, Banke, has also been implemented at Nepalgunj Medical College in Kohalpur. "According to an agreement inked with the Health Insurance on July 16, the insurance programme will be rolled out at Nepalgunj Medical College in Kohalpur," said Deputy Director of the Nepalgunj Medical College Hospital Dr. Dinesh Shrestha.
'Expand advertising market to raise revenue volume'
Communication and Information Technology Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung highlighted the need to expand the advertising market to boost revenue volume. Addressing the activities of the Advertising Board on Wednesday, Minister Gurung directed efforts towards curbing market irregularities.
Mayor Chhetri marks marriage anniversary by donating Rs. 777,777 to Red Cross Society
Mayor Prahalad Chhetri of Bardibas Municipality marked his 25th marriage anniversary by donating Rs. 777,777 to the Bardibas Red Cross Blood Bank Centre. Joined by his wife Manju and relatives, Mayor Chhetri handed over a chequ
Aktor’s shooting over
The shooting of the much-talked-about movie ‘Aktor,’, has been completed. The shooting that began at the end of the Nepali month of Baisakh by organising an auspicious ceremony at the Bindhyabasini Temple in Pokhara, concluded in 45 days.
CIT announces 1.25% extra interest for retirement scheme
The Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) has announced to offer 1.25 per cent extra interest in addition to the regular interest to the participants of the Employee Savings Growth Retirement Fund, from the profit of the Fiscal Year 2023//24. The board of directors of the CIT has already approved the scheme.
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Kaushiki Aarti resumed in Chatara, Dharan
Kaushiki Aarti has been resumed at Kumbh Nagari Chatara Dham. Kaushiki Aarti was started on the banks of the Koshi at Durvasaghat area of Chatara Dham on the first day of the month of Shrawan on Tuesday.
A policy to encourage private sector will be adopted: PM Oli
: Newly appointed Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the government would adopt a policy to increase the morale of the private sector and encourage investment. In a meeting with the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) on Tuesday, Prime Minister Oli said that development was not possible without the expansion of the private sector and noted that a policy would be taken to facilitate the entrepreneurs.
Government to focus on building confidence of private sector
The newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, has said that the government will focus on building the confidence of not only the common people but also of the private sector.
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Chitwan District Court settles cases exceeding its target
Chitwan District Court settled cases exceeding its target in the last fiscal year. The Chitwan District Court made public the details of the cases it settled in a year by organising a press conference on Tuesday. It said that it settled 4,304 cases while it had a target to settle only 3,787 cases during the period.
Gold sets yet another record, trading at Rs. 150,000 per tola
Gold price has set a new record in the domestic market on Wednesday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association (FENEGOSIDA), the gold price increased by Rs. 2,000 per tola on Wednesday and was traded at Rs. 149,800 per tola today.
