- Monday, 23 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Biden, King of Jordan to discuss framework for hostage deal
President Joe Biden is hosting Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Washington Monday and the two leaders are expected to discuss the ongoing effort to free hostages held in Gaza, and growing concern over a possible Israeli military operation in the port city of Rafah.
Cocoa price proves to be a headache for Hershey
Hershey is cautioning on its 2024 profit growth as the company contends with rising cocoa costs that are leading to higher prices for chocolate. Cocoa futures prices have doubled over the past year and hit an all-time high of $5,874 per metric ton on Friday. Bad weather in West Africa is being blamed for damaging crop yields, which is pushing cocoa prices higher.
Jumla-Nepalgunj Scorpio service begins
Jumla-Surkhet-Nepalgunj Scorpio transport service has begun. One passenger has to pay Rs. 2,500 to reach Nepalgunj from Jumla while the differently-abled people enjoy a 50 per cent discount on the fare.
Koshi Minister makes covert inspection of transport office
Minister for Internal Affairs and Law Shumsher Rai of Koshi Province conducted a covert inspection at a trial centre of the Transport Management Office in Itahari, Sunsari, presenting himself as an ordinary citizen on Monday.
630 pregnant and post-partum women rescued in six years
The government has provided free air rescue services to a total of 630 pregnant and post-partum women since the introduction of the President Women Upliftment Programme in 2018 to airlift the pregnant women if safe delivery was impossible in their locality.
Sauraha Food Festival begins targeting Valentine's Day
The 18th Sauraha Food Festival kicked off in Sauraha, a tourist town of Chitwan, on Sunday. Member of the House of Representatives Hari Dahal inaugurated the five-day festival organised by the Restaurant and Bar Association of Nepal (REBAN) Sauraha amidst a function today.
Nepali music video made using AI technology
A music video titled ‘Timi Je Bana Udaharan Bana’, created by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, has been released ahead of Saraswati Puja. The music video carries a powerful message aimed at inspiring children to become exemplary citizens.
Soft News On Hard Facts
How the credibility of news outlets erodes is showcased by the manner in which the Ukraine war is being covered by some of leading international news media. For more than 23 months since Russian troops entered
Upgrade Facilities For Tourists
With Nepal’s tourism industry bouncing back fast in the post-COVID situation, it is necessary for the government and the private sector to focus on creating new tourist attractions and highlighting the country as a
NEPSE posts double-digit falls, turnover stands at Rs. 4 billion
The benchmark of the stock market, NEPSE, posted a double-digit fall on Sunday, the first transaction day of the week. The index decreased by 10.50 points to close at 2,085.82 points on Sunday.
Corruption weakens nation’s foundation: President
President Ramchandra Paudel has stressed the need to combat corruption stating that it has become a hurdle to the nation's development and progress. While addressing the 33rd establishment day
Hydropower Prospects
In 1911, Nepal installed 500-KW Chandrajyoti Hydro-electric power station in Pharping in south west of Kathmandu during the reign of prime minister Chandra Shumsher. The country’s first ever power project w
Wellness Is Not Healthcare
Mental health and mental wellness, though often used interchangeably, cater to distinct markets. Mental health services are primarily focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing mental illnesses. As such, labels like "psychologist," "psychiatrist," and "therapist’ are protected titles that describe individuals who are qualified to deliver specific mental health services. State licensing boards oversee these mental health pr
Menuka roped in another Indian project as a playback singer
Singer Menuka Poudel, who was one of the most loved contestants of the Indian singing reality show ‘Indian Idol 14’, has been roped in for ‘Karmaa Meets Kismet’, another project as a playback singer.
Russia launches 45 drones in mass barrage of Ukraine
Russian forces launched 45 drones over Ukraine Sunday in a five-and-a-half-hour barrage, officials said, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continued the reshuffle of his war cabinet as the war enters its third year.
