- Monday, 23 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Karnali collects 55% revenue of annual target in seven months
The Karnali provincial government has collected 55 per cent of revenue of its annual target in the first seven months of the current Fiscal Year 2023/24 when the federal government is struggling to meet its target and could only collect about 40 per cent revenue against its target during the same period. Provincial stakeholders in Karnali said that this was a satisfactory achievement of the government.
Police seize server of four cooperatives linked to GB Rai
In a shocking turn of events, the police have uncovered transaction details of over Rs. 10 billion related to Gitendra Babu Rai, popularly known as GB Rai, who is currently on the run after allegedly embezzling deposits of over 19,000 persons from the Pokhara-based Surya Darshan Saving and Credit Cooperatives.
Urlabari residents in Hong Kong donate ambulance for needy
Youths of Urlabari Municipality in Morang district who have been living in Hong Kong collected money and donated it to their hometown to buy an ambulance. Urlabari Hong Kong Family donated Rs. 2,550,000 for the ambulance which will be operated by the Ward No. 9 office of Urlabari.
Construction of Hetauda substation to complete in a month
Construction of the substation in Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City of Makwanpur-11, Thanabhayang has reached the final stage. To strengthen the electricity transmission and distribution system within the country, the 400/220 kV, 220/132 kV and 132/11 kV substations are under construction within the Hetauda substation. With the goal of completing the construction and charging within a month, works of final stage such as connection and testing of the substation equipment are going on, accord
Darchula-Tinkar road construction project moving at slow pace
Darchula-Tinkar road construction project, which is being undertaken by the Nepali Army, has failed to take the desired pace. In the first six months of the current fiscal year, only 720 metres of new track of the road has been opened while only 480 metres of the road has been upgraded. The Nepali Army is constructing the road in the area of Byas Rural Municipality-2 from Tusharapani to Tambaku through the Dumling area.
Will Cupid’s Aim Improve?
Cupid may be hitting the mark in the shopping aisle, but he’s not having much luck coaxing couples down the wedding aisle. Although Valentine’s Day spending on significant others will reach a record high in the U
Promote Human Rights And Inclusion
As the World Social Forum (WSF) is taking place in Nepal on February 15-19, 2024, several deliberations will enquire into the civil liberties globally especially in South Asia. It will not be an exaggeration to say that the s
Maternal Healthcare
Pregnancy and childbirth should be moments of joy, but for many women in rural Nepal, the journey is fraught with risk and uncertainty. This is due to the lack of proper medical care. Improving healthcare access
Celebration Of Love
There are rarely other festivals that divide people as Valentine’s Day. It is a day for lovers while the singles are relegated to the periphery. In fact, most singles dread this day as lovebirds rejoice in each other’s company. Rose
Couples marking Valentine’s Day today
Saint Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14 every year all over the world. Valentine’s Day has become popular among the youth in recent years even though it is not a common festival in Nepal.
Nepal Telecom’s profit decreases by 7.6% in second quarter
The net profit of state-owned telecom company - Nepal Telecom (NT) - has decreased in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2023/24. Net profit of NT has decreased by 7.60 per cent during the second quarter of the current fiscal year compared to the same period last fiscal year, according to a press statement of the NT.
Urlabari residents in Hong Kong donate ambulance for needy
Youths of Urlabari Municipality in Morang district who have been living in Hong Kong collected money and donated it to their hometown to buy an ambulance. Urlabari Hong Kong Family donated Rs. 2,550,000 for the ambulance which will be operated by the Ward No. 9 office of Urlabari. The service, which is free for impoverished families, has come into operation since January 28.
Teachers’ salaries managed through traditional dance
In a village of Myagdi, school teachers’ salaries are covered by the earnings made from ‘Purkhyauli Naach’( traditional dance) performances. The residents of Malampar, a remote settlement in Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality-5, have taken the initiative to support their Shree Mahendra Basic School by performing the Purkhyauli dance at various events such as weddings, chhewar and other religious functions.
Migrant boats make music at opera house
String instruments made from migrant boats met with sustained applause as they debuted at Italy's prestigious La Scala opera house in tribute to those who perish attempting the Mediterranean crossing to Europe.
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70% progress made in Arun III hydel
About 70 per cent of physical progress has been made in the 900-megawatt Arun III hydropower project being built in Sankhuwasabha district of Koshi Province. Progress has been achieved in the dam construction area, and tunnel and powerhouse construction works.
