- Monday, 23 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
US House passes bill that could lead to TikTok ban
The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company's current ownership structure is a national security threat.
Swiss industrialists to attend investment conference
A significant number of investors from Switzerland are coming to Nepal for the investment conference to be held in April, this year. In a courtesy call with Finance Minister Barsaman Pun on Thursday, Ambassador of Switzerland to Nepal, Danielle Meuwly, said that Switzerland would provide all kinds of support to make the investment conference a success.
Civil Service Bill tabled in House
Amid speculations, the much-awaited Federal Civil Service Bill has been tabled in the House of Representatives. Minister for Federal Affairs and General Adm
Internal translocation of rhinos aims to boost lineage
Internal translocation of rhinoceros has started in Chitwan National Park to expand the population’s lineage in the eastern region of the park. Dil Bahadur Purja Pun, Chief Conservation O
Election environment heating up in Bajhang
After the Election Commission fixed the date for the upcoming by-election to the Provincial Constituency (A) in Bajhang district, political enthusiasm has surged in the district. The EC has decided to hold by-elections in Ila
Helicopter lifts salt to Humla
Salt, provided under a grant by the Salt Trading Corporation (STC), is being transported to Humla. Mountain Air’s helicopter has been transporting the salt to Humla for the past nine days.
Mayor Sampang to support film sector
Mayor Harka Sampang of Dharan Sub-metropolitan City has announced plans to incorporate the Nepali film sector into the municipal budget for the upcoming year.
Women Leadership For Peace
International women’s day was marked in Nepal too in a very fitting manner last week. At least fifty young women pioneers were listed and projected as the most influential achievers in their respective domains t
Cosmopolitan Culture Gaining Ground
Cosmopolitan culture has been flourishing in several fronts, impacting many aspects of human lives - both tangible and intangible. It has spurred cross-cultural waves, thereby turning them members of multicultural socie
Bagnaskali Rural Municipality gets well equipped office
A well-equipped administrative building for Bagnaskali Rural Municipality has been completed. The administrative building, located at Chilangdi of Baganaskali Rural Municipality-1, Chirtungdhara, is equipped with a lift. The construction cost of the building was completed with Rs. 64.7 million -- 40 per cent of which came from the rural municipality and 60 per cent from federal government’s contribution.
Europe's AI rules are set for final approval
European Union lawmakers are set to give final approval to the 27-nation bloc’s artificial intelligence law Wednesday, putting the world-leading rules on track to take effect later this year. Lawmakers in the Euro
Coalition's Common Goal
With seven-point agreement, the five ruling political parties have cemented their alliance, pledging to ensure good governance, inclusive development and social justice. As per their understanding, their lawmakers voted
'Two Sessions' Target Growth
China's 2024 "two sessions," taking place at a crucial point in the country's economic recovery, are expected to provide insights into the nation's economic direction for the coming year. Assessments by the World Bank and t
Army stays unbeaten in KPT’s group stage
Tribhuwan Army Club stayed unbeaten in the group stage of the Koshi Province Trophy. Defeating Armed Police Force (APF) Club by four wickets on Wednesday, Army won all four group-stage matches.
Int'l art exhibition, Plein Air workshop from March 15
An international art exhibition and Plein Air workshop titled ‘Kalashala,’ featuring national and international artists from various fine arts disciplines will begin on March 15.
