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The Rising Nepal
Pokhara Metropolitan City planning ‘clean city, green city’ programme
The task of identifying potential tree planting areas to transform Pokhara Metropolitan City into a 'clean city, green city' has reached its final phase. A task force formed under the coordination of Dr. Seshkant Bhandari, Associate Professor at the Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus informed that the work had reached its final stage. A research team was formed under the initia
Indian Embassy provides bus and ambulance to Changkheli Rural Municipality
The Indian Embassy has gifted an ambulance to Changkheli Rural Municipality and a bus to a school in the Humla district. Responding to the needs, the Emba
Paris 2024 Games torch relay launched in Olympia
The torch relay for the Paris 2024 Olympics set off Tuesday from Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Games, after the flame was lit in a ritual inspired by antiquity and marked by messages of hope amid multiple global crises.
Nepal International Children’s Film Festival to be held
Nepal International Children’s Film Festival is set to take place from November 20 to 29 in Kathmandu, under the theme ‘Parents and Grandparents Together.’ Actors Dayahang Rai and Pashupati Rai along wi
Artist refuses to open Israeli pavilion
The artist and curators representing Israel at this year’s Venice Biennale announced Tuesday they won’t open the Israeli pavilion exhibition until there is a cease-fire in Gaza and an agreement to release hostages.
3rd national convention of accounting professionals being held this week
The 3rd National Convention of Accounting Professionals will be held in the capital from Thursday (April 18, 2024). A two-day convention is going to be organised by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN), the regulatory body of chartered accountants. According to Sujan Kumar Kafle, president of the ICAN, t
Public-private partnership can bring dynamism in economy: PM
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that the sluggish economy can be made dynamic through cooperation with the private sector. Speaking at the 21st anniversary of the Con
Focus On Good Governance
Nepali politics is still riddled with quandaries, as evidenced by the fact that the central and provincial governments have remained in an unstable state, owing mostly to our leaders. With changes in central governments —
Strengthen Social Security Scheme
The concept of social security is to maximise state benefits for citizens. In Nepal, a social security scheme was launched for the first time during the Manmohan Adhikary-led government by providing social security allowances for the elderly. Now,
Heat wave scorches Tarai, Sarlahi residents bear brunt
The scorching heat in recent days has begun to take its toll on life in the Tarai districts, including Sarlahi. In many areas, the relentless sun throughout the day increases the temperatures, leaving the public sweltering.
Sanjhya Sahitya celebrates 'best poem announcement'
On the occasion of new year of Bikram Sambat, twenty-two poets announced their best poems and recited them amid a crowded function organised by Sanjhya Sahitya at Naya Thimi in Bhaktapur.
Dialogue on mountain climate to be held next month
To highlight the issues faced by mountains and people in the context of climate change, Nepal is organising an international expert dialogue on “Mountain, People and Climate Change” from May 22-23, 2024, in Kathmandu.
DAO Gulmi directs citizens to renew license of weapons
District Administration Office, Gulmi, has started an operation to confiscate all illegal weapons that are in the possession of different individuals without license. Chief District Officer Krishna Prashad Sharma said that the District Administration Office will seize arms and weapons that have not been renewed for more than five years. According to the circular of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the District Security Committee has taken the decision.
AI-generated models could bring more diversity to the fashion industry
London-based model Alexsandrah has a twin, but not in the way you'd expect: Her counterpart is made of pixels instead of flesh and blood. The virtual twin was generate
Nepal thumps Hong Kong by 8 wickets, secures semis spot
Nepal has secured a place in the semi-final of the ACC Premier Cup after eight-wicket’s dominant triumph over Hong Kong in Muscat, Oman on Monday. Having won three consecutive matches, topping the Group A table with six points, Nepal is two wins away from defending its title. However, Nepal will play its last group match against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and play the semifinal on April 19.
