- Sunday, 22 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
SEE preparations complete in Karnali
Preparations for the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) in Karnali Province have been completed.The National Examination Board is conducting this year’s SEE from March 28 to April 9. In Karnali Province, a total of 35,808 students are participating in the SEE. Among them, 17,623 are males and 18,158 are females. According to the Education Development Directorate, Surkhet, 186 examination centres have been designated throughout the province.
Speaker Mandal presented ‘Maha Murkha’ title
Ramchandra Mandal, Speaker of the Madhes Province Assembly, has been conferred with the title of this year’s ‘Maha Murkha’ (The Great Fool) amid a programme held in Janakpurdham on Monday.
Nalgad ward offices collect money from quake victims
The ward offices of Nalgad Ward Nos. 3 and 7 in Jajarkot have started collecting Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 500 respectively from the earthquake victims as financial support to buy land for health posts and construction of school infrastructure.
Parliamentary diplomacy key to foster international relation: Speaker Ghimire
Speaker Devraj Ghimire delivered a compelling address at the 148th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held in Geneva, Switzerland, marking a significant moment in the realm of international diplomacy on Monday.
Horse racing competition held to promote tourism
A horse racing competition was organised to boost tourism in Ghodepani, a popular tourist destination in Myagdi. The Horse Entrepreneurs Committee hosted the horse racing competition on the occasion of Fagu Purn
Nepal thump Ireland Wolves by six-wicket
Nepal notched up an six-wicket victory in the first of the two unofficial T20I matches against Ireland Wolves at TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on Monday. Nepal easily chased the target of 122 runs set by the visitors in 16.1 overs, losing four wickets. Kushal Bhurtel led Nepal’s batting with an unbeaten 37 runs, hitting four boundaries off 32 deliveries. Dipendra Singh Airee also contributed with a quick 20 runs off 12 balls, including two boundaries and one maximum. Sundeep Jora added 36 runs, including three boundaries and two sixes off 35 balls.
Ruling Alliance On Rocky Route
Even if the current ruling alliance is chugging along with the support of enough legislators in the House of Representatives, it must manage hurdles for its long-term survival. Though several coalition leaders have stated that the existing partnership
Need To Ensure Balanced Development
Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, is fast growing as an urban centre. The city, which is also the seat of the Nepal Government, is attracting people from all over the country. As per the census of 2021, the population of Kathmandu stands at over tw
NEPSE index sees double-digit fall
The share market witnessed a double-digit fall on Monday. With a significant fluctuation, the NEPSE declined by 17.01 points and closed at 2,031.55 points on Monday, the first trading day of the week.
25 die of TB in five years in Dadeldhura
Twenty-five individuals succumbed to Tuberculosis in Dadeldhura district over the past five years. This distressing statistic was disclosed by the Dadeldhura Health Office during a programme organised on the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day 2024 on Sunday. The grim statistics present a stark reality including three deaths in the fiscal year 2019/20, f
Photo exhibition on Chinese Gansu Province held
Nepal hosted one-day photo exhibition entitled ‘Wind from the North of the Valley’ showcasing the rich landscape and beauty of Chinese Gansu Province in Kathmandu on Monday. The photo exhibition, organised by Gansu Modern Photography Society, was inaugurated by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Indira Rana Magar.
Wiping Out TB
Yes! We can end TB!" is the slogan of this year's World Tuberculosis Day. We celebrate World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch discovered the bacterium that causes TB, which paved the way for the diagnosi
Senior doctors in SKorea to submit resignations
Senior doctors at dozens of hospitals in South Korea planned to submit their resignations Monday in support of medical interns and residents who have been on a strike for five weeks over the government’s push to sharply increase medical school admissions, their leader said.
Energy agency announces $6 billion to slash emissions in industrial facilities
The Biden administration announced $6 billion in funding Monday for projects that will slash emissions from the industrial sector — the largest-ever U.S. investment to decarbonize domestic industry to fight climate change.
Solar For Health Facilities
Solar photovoltaic (PV) hybrid systems provide electricity by harvesting the sun’s energy while having a battery or diesel generator as a backup. They can either be connected to the grid or serve as standalone systems. During the COVID-19 pan
