- Thursday, 15 January 2026
The Rising Nepal
Fifty-four dolphins recorded in Kailali
A total of 54 dolphins have been recorded in Kailali this year. The record was made during a study conducted by the Bardia office of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), in coordination with Dolphin, Aquatic and Biodiversity Conservation Nepal.
Nepal declares its first fish sanctuary
The Shaktighat stretch of the Karnali River, located between Bardiya and Kailali districts, has been declared Nepal’s first fish sanctuary. Rajapur Municipality and Tikapur Municipality have joint
Special General Convention stirs storm in NC
Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has formally invited party President Sher Bahadur Deuba to attend the proposed Special General Convention, highlighting sharp internal divisi
Hiti Art Exhibition at Patan Museum from tomorrow
A three-day art exhibition celebrating the rich heritage of traditional stone spouts, known as Hitis, is all set to be held in Patan Museum from January 9 to 11. The event 'Hiti Art Exhibition' will b
Denmark, Greenland ask for talks with Rubio
Denmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island, a Danish territory.
Udayapurgadhi-Chaudandigadhi trek launched
The Nepal Army has launched a five-day trek from Udayapurgadhi to Chaudandigadhi for the conservation and promotion of historic forts and strongholds. Organised by the Pashupati Prasad Batt
A retired teacher's journey of cultural preservation
Bishworaj Paudyal, widely known as Shivahari, from Rurukshetra Rural Municipality-4, Gulmi, has turned his retirement into a mission of historical preservation. An educator and passionate social
Migrant Indians enjoy monopoly in idol business
According to government statistics, around 1,500 Nepalis leave the country every day due to lack of employment opportunities. In contrast, Indian citizens who enter Nepal through the open border earn more than Rs. 100,000 after working for three months and then return to their country. Whether it is the Phulghoda used in the Siruwa Fair during the New Year or the clay idols used in Bishwakarma Puja and Saraswati Puja, Indians co
Eight Nepali writers joining Kalinga LitFest in India
Eight writers from Nepal are participating in the Kalinga Literary Festival-2026 to be held in the Indian state of Odisha from January 8 to 11. Nepali billionaire Binod Chaudhary will participate in the festival as an honoured guest and speaker.
Netanyahu seeks calm after bus tragedy
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged calm after a bus driver ran over and killed a teenage boy Tuesday night during a protest in Jerusalem against a law seeking to draft the ultra-Orthodox community into Israel's military.
People Prefer Delivery To Rhetoric
Delivery, not popular rhetoric, has caught the imagination of the public worldwide. Nepal is not an exception to it. Nepali people have enough of the promises and pledges pronounced by political leader
Save Federalism From Rent-seeking Practice
Nepal’s 2015 transition from a unitary to a federal state was intended to restructure the social contract and devolve power under the vision of "Gaun Gaun Ma Singha Durbar" (power will be distribu
Reform Public Education
Education is considered a key means of empowering citizens. It equips an individual with the necessary knowledge and skills to cope with life's challenges. The development of any society is meas
Third Nepal Bird Fair in Lumbini from Jan. 26
The third Nepal Bird Fair is set to be held in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The event aims to bring together national and i
Hotel business thrives in Morang hill station of Ramite
Over the past two years, 18 small and large hotels have come into operation in Ramite, in northern Morang. Located 22 km north of Kishan Chowk i
