- Monday, 23 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Empower Community To Upgrade Schools
A new leadership has been inducted into Ministry of Education, Science and Technology which has raised expectations on the education sector reforms in the country. Both higher education and school education a
Rescue Nepalis Caught In Ukraine War
The government has not been able to establish communication with the Nepalis in Russian forces and rescuing them, despite multiple requests from them and their families back home. As per the latest infor
APF seizes 164 kg of marijuana
A patrolling team of the Armed Police Force Nepal has seized 164 kg of marijuana being smuggled to Nepal from India keeping it in a boat in the Saptakoshi River. Deputy Superintendent of Police and Joint Spokesperson for the Armed Police Force Hea
Nepal European Union Film Festival kicks off
The 13th edition of the Nepal European Union Film Festival 2024 (NEUFF) kicked off in Kathmandu on Wednesday. The film festival this year is being organised with the theme of celebrating ‘Fifty Years of EU-Nepal Relations: Celebrating Cultural Diversity’.
Australia gets its most senior Chinese leadership visit
Australia received its most senior Chinese leadership visit in nearly seven years Wednesday with stability a key theme of the discussions between the countries’ foreign ministers. China's Wang Yi met w
Coalition's Roadmap
The five-party ruling coalition of the government has come up with its common document that seeks to rekindle citizens’ hope and instil their confidence in the state institutions. The Minimum Policy Priority and
What Is GenAI Buzz?
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has undeniably emerged as a central topic in executive discussions, with industry giants like NVIDIA, Microsoft, and OpenAI leading the charge. Its profound influence spans across various facets of society, including social dynamics, economic landscapes, and environmental considerations. While its potential implications are vast, the precise scale and trajectory of its impacts
Asia’s key river basins need to collaborate to avert climate risks
Three major new studies from the eight-nation Hindu Kush Himalaya body, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), and the Australian Water Partnership (AWP) describe climate change as the urgent catalyst for collaboration over three key river basins in Asia -- the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra.
Human encroachment leads to decline in grass species in forests
Grass species are declining in the national and community forests of eastern Morang as goat herders, reliant on the forest, have begun cutting down small shrubs before they mature. As a result, grass species are not maturing in the forest, and the growth of new plants has also been slow.
Historic covered bridges under threat by truck drivers
One of Vermont's historic covered bridges has fallen under threat from modern technology. Box truck drivers relying on GPS continually crash through Lyndon's 140-year-old Miller's Run bridge despite signs, including a flashing one, to deter vehicles that are too tall or too heavy from crossing. Drivers can face a fine of $5,000 from the town, plus state penalties.
Help Nepal, Gandaki into semis
Tip Top Help Nepal Sports Club kept their title defence alive at the 8th RBB NVA Women and Men Volleyball Championship by advancing into the semifinals after defeating Budhanilkantha Volleyball Club 3-0 on Wednesday at the NSC Covered Hall in Kathmandu.
Patience, perseverance, dedication key to success: Sagar
Sagar Adhikari ‘Sharad’ stands as an example of the notion that success is the fruit of unwavering commitment and relentless effort. Adhikari, who has continued in the music industry for 23 years, has attained not only recognition by having his name inscribed in the Guinness Book of World Records as a singer who performed lively at the highest altitude music video on land, but has also exemplified that success demands patience, perseverance and dedication.
Finland is world's happiest country
Finland remained the world's happiest country for a seventh straight year in an annual UN sponsored World Happiness Report published on Wednesday. And Nordic countries kept their pl
East, central Nepal receive welcome rains
Almost all parts of Koshi, Madhes, and Bagmati provinces experienced rainfall from early Wednesday. Madhes Province received first rainfall in seven months on Wednesday.
504,414 students appearing in SEE this year
More than half a million students are appearing in the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) this year. The annual school-level exam is being conducted from March 28 to April 9. According to Nandalal Paudel, Controller at the
