- Sunday, 22 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Promote Ethical Marketing Practices
Our inherent inclination for pleasure, often linked to comfort and convenience, is a fundamental instinct. While it mirrors our characteristic behaviour closely tied to cognitive abilities and proficiency in creating and using tools, there are si
Doctors visiting Gaza hospital stunned by war's toll on Palestinian children
An international team of doctors visiting a hospital in central Gaza was prepared for the worst. But the gruesome impact Israel's war against Hamas is having on Palestinian children still left them stunned. One toddler died fro
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve
China on Thursday said it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago, in a sign of improving ties between the two countries. China's Ministry of Commerce said the decision will take effect Friday.
French bill seeks to ban hair discrimination on black women
France's parliament on Thursday began debating a bill targeting workplace discrimination based on hair texture which the draft law's backers say targets mostly black women wearing their hair naturally. Olivier Serva, an independent National Assembly deputy for the French overseas territory of Guadeloupe and the bill's sponsor, said it would penalise any workplace discrimination based on "hair style, colour, length or texture". Similar laws exist in around 20 US states which have identified hair discrimination as an expression of racism.
Nepal's Native Calendar
A variety of calendars have been mentioned in Nepali almanac. Although they have their own counting method and distinctive features, three – Bikram Sambat (BS), Anno Domini (AD), and Nepal Sambat (NS) – have found their practic
Fight Terrorism Jointly
In today’s changing world, countries have to deal with key issues such as climate change, human rights violation and terrorism effectively as have posed threats to the humanity. Not even a week has passed since a terrorist attack took place in Moscow
Nepal’s team heads to India for SMS Friendship Cup
Minister for Youths and Sports Biraj Bhakta Shrestha alongside officials of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) bade farewell to the men’s senior cricket team on Thursday. The squad is travelling to Vapi, a city in Valsad district of India, to participate in the SMS Friendship Cup.
Addressing Healthcare Inefficiency In Nepal
While Nepal has made significant strides in improving health indicators in recent decades, numerous inefficiencies continue to hinder optimal healthcare delivery. The government is under tremendous pressure to use its scarce resources
Quake victim's shelter catches fire in Rukum West
A fire broke out in a temporary shelter of an earthquake victim in Rukum West. A temporary house built by Khadka Oli in Sanibheri Rural Municipality-4 caught fire on Wednesday evening.
Ghandruk Fair to be held from April 9-12
Preparations have been complete for a fair at Ghandruk, a tourist village in Annapurna Rural Municipality of Kaski. The Ghandruk Tourism Management Committee is going to organise the Ghandruk Tourism Fair from April 9 to 12.
Amateur Sadbhav clinches NPGA Tour Championship title
Nepal No 1 amateur golfer Sadbhav Acharya recorded a seven-stroke victory over pro Bhuvan Nagarkoti to win the title of the Surya Nepal NPGA Tour Championship, the sixth event under the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2023-24, at the par-72 Gokarna Golf Club on Thursday.
3rd Nepal International Theatre Festival in March next year
The 3rd Nepal International Theatre Festival is scheduled to be held from March 16 to 27 in 2025. Mandala Theatre announced the third edition of the festival a year ago during an event held on the occasion of World Theatre Day 2024 at Mandala Theatre on Wednesday.
World wastes 19% of its food despite millions facing hunger: UN
The world wasted an estimated 19% of the food produced globally in 2022, or about 1.05 billion metric tons, according to a new United Nations report. The U.N. Environment Programme's Food Waste Index Report, published Wednesday, tracks the progress of countries to halve food waste by 2030.
DPM Lamichhane, British envoy Fenn discuss cooperation, reconstruction
British Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Rabi Lamichhane on Thursday. In a meeting held on Thursday morning at Singha Durbar, they discussed Nepal-United Kingdom ties.
High-level investors from UK to attend investment conference
A team of high-level investors from the UK will attend the investment conference to be held in Kathmandu in April. During a courtesy meeting with Finance Minister Barsaman Pun on Thursday, British Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn said that British investors were willing to attend the investment conference in Nepal.
