- Saturday, 21 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Pilgrims visiting Kailash Mansarovar via Taklakot increase
The number of pilgrims visiting Kailash Mansarovar from Hilsa via Taklakot in China has increased lately. The Hilsa border, which remained closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was reopened by the Chinese government last year. Since then, tourists visiting Kailash Mansarovar via this route have increased.
A book talk programme on Seasons Of The Divine organised
A book talk on Seasons Of The Divine was organised at Nepal Academy on June 28, Friday. Prof. Dr Arun Gupto, author of the book, schol
Landslides claim at least 9 in different districts
At least nine people have died, and several others have been injured in landslides across various districts of the country within past 24 hours. Continuous rainfall caused five deaths in Gulmi, two in Syangja, and two in Baglung within the period.
Students sell firewood to manage household expenses
Students of Kailash Secondary School in Simkot Rural Municipality-7 are compelled to collect and sell firewood to manage their studies and household expenses. Due to the poor economic conditions, students are compelled to collect firewood from nearby jungles and sell the collected firewood in Simkot, the district headquarters. Pushkal BK, studying in Grade 8, said that th
SEE Through Results
Results of the Secondary Education Examinations (SEE) 2024 are out. Only 47.86 per cent of the students made it through the exams. Over 52 per cent have been categorised as 'non-graded', meaning that they cannot get
Flawed IT Teaching
One of the professors, whose class I attend regularly, often points out students from an IT background to ask questions related to technology. His assumption is that IT students are shrewd with technology and
Best farmers awarded in Karnali
Chief Minister Best Farmer Award has been given to three farmers of the district for this year. On the occasion of the 21st National Paddy Day,
13 community schools in Tanahun, 3 in Humla have zero pass rate
The recently published Secondary Education Examination (SEE) results have revealed a concerning trend in the education sector, with over half of the examinees nationwide disqualified to study grade 11.
Comedian Kiran KC marks his birthday by honouring artistes
Comedian Kiran KC marked his birthday by honouring artistes, social workers and a journalist on Saturday. Comedian KC has been marking his birthday every year by inviting artistes and others on Asar 15 for the last 12 years.
Nepali women’s football team not to play in Lebanon: ANFA
The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has decided not to send the national women’s football team to Lebanon to participate in the ‘Cedars International Women’s Friendly Tournament’ scheduled from July 10-16 at Rashid Karami International in the city of Tripoli.
Tropical storm swirls toward Caribbean
Tropical Storm Beryl chugged toward the southeast Caribbean on Saturday and could strengthen into the year's first hurricane before reaching Barbados late Sunday. A hurricane watch was issued for B
Paddy Day marked across country
Asar 15 (June 29) is a significant day for the people coming together to honour and appreciate the hard work of farmers and the importance of agriculture in Nepal. Dhan Diwas or ‘Paddy Day’ is a special occasion that highlights the deep-rooted connection between farmers and the land, and vital food security.
Only 41% SEE candidates pass exams in Karnali
The recently published Secondary Education Examination (SEE) results have cast a spotlight on the concerning state of education in Karnali Province, where more than half of the students have failed to qualify for Grade 11.
Climate-friendly tech will be applied in agriculture: PM
Farmers across the country marked the 21st National Paddy Day and Paddy Plantation Festival by planting paddy and savouring Dahi Chiura (curd and beaten rice) on Saturday.
Subsidised fertilisers being traded illegally in Sarlahi
The subsidised fertilisers distributed by the Agricultural Inputs Company Limited in Sarlahi have been found sold in the black market. The AICL has been distributing subsidised fertilisers to farmers through cooperatives. It has been found that there is widespread practice of selling fertilisers in the black market. Barahathawa Municipality of the district has set a price for the cooperatives
