- Saturday, 21 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Chinese liquor banned through Hilsa point
Chinese liquor’s entry into Nepal has been banned through the Hilsa border point. The ban was imposed by the Chinese authorities after the request from the Nepali authorities.
KIMFF from May 29
The 21st edition of Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (Kimff) is scheduled to be held from May 29 to June 2 at the City Hall and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).
Violence rages in New Caledonia as France rushes reinforcements
Violence raged across New Caledonia for the third consecutive day Thursday hours after France imposed a state of emergency in the French Pacific territory, boosting security forces’ powers to quell deadly unrest in the archipelago where some residents have long sought to break free from France.
Business bodies of Nepal, Armenia ink cooperation deal
Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) and Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Armenia have signed an agreement to cooperate in the economic and information technology sectors.
APF unbeaten at Lalitpur Mayor Women’s Cup
The Armed Police Force (APF) Club ended its group stage campaign at the Lalitpur Mayor Women’s Championship unbeaten. APF emerged victorious in its final group match against Sudurpashchim Province on Thursday.
Dev Narayan’s Cultural Village showcases Madhesi heritage
Three decades ago, Dev Narayan Mandal, an activist for forest, environment, and wildlife conservation, established a cultural village to showcase the essence of Madhes.
US prisoners are being assigned dangerous jobs
Blas Sanchez was nearing the end of a 20-year stretch in an Arizona prison when he was leased out to work at Hickman’s Family Farms, which sells eggs that end up in the supply chains of huge companies like M
English teacher-turned-farmer, inspiration for youths
Migration of youth for employment is increasing. But Narayan Lamichhane of Kawasoti has been an inspiration for youths who feel there are no employment opportunities in Nepal. He feels his daily job of commercial crop farming is equal to what can be seen abroad.
Over 100,000 Nepali students went abroad in 2023
Nepali students are migrating abroad at an alarming rate. Over 100,000 students moved abroad for education purposes in 2023. Based on the data of the branch of the Ministry of Education Science and Technology, No Objection Certificate (NOC) over 110,000 students applied for the certificate. The craze for overseas study is not only among college students, even those who appeared in the School Education Exam (SEE) in April this year hav
Over 100,000 Nepali students went abroad in 2023
Nepali students are migrating abroad at an alarming rate. Over 100,000 students moved abroad for education purposes in 2023. Based on the data of the branch of the Ministry of Education Science and Technology, No Objection Certificate (NOC) over 110,000 students applied for the certificate. The craze for overseas study is not only among college students, even those who appeared in the School Education Exam (SEE) in April this year hav
UK provides Rs. 2.2bn for quake-hit Jajarkot, and Rukum West
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), British Embassy in Kathmandu has provided GBP 13 million (Approximately Rs. 2.2 billon) for the recovery of the earthquake affected municipalities in Jajarkot and West Rukum districts.
Call For Debating Electoral Reforms
Election Commission Nepal (ECN) has consolidated the assortment of scattered legal provisions relating to election into a full-fledged draft incorporating options and provisions for electoral process reform.
The “Billions To Trillions” Charade
Multilateral development banks and international financial institutions argue that mobilising private investment is crucial to meeting developing economies’ needs for climate and development finance. But boos
Kulung community begins transcribing oral Mundum
The process of converting Kulung Ridum (Mundum) limited only to senior citizens of the tribal Kulung community into a text has been started. As there is no written Mundumi text of the Kulungs, a work to transcribing Mundum has begun to protect it from becoming extinct.
Blueprint For Development
With the national economy on recovery trail, the government is poised to achieve good governance, social justice and prosperity. This commitment has been made through its new fiscal year’s policy and programmes pre
