- Tuesday, 24 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Manang schools shifted to Kathmandu for winter
Extreme cold has forced the schools of Narpa Bhumi Rural Municipality to move to Kathmandu. According to Konjo Tenzing Lama, chairman o
Maintain Religious Tolerance
The constitution of our country protects religious freedom, stating that every individual is free to practice any religion s/he desire. However, the constitution also states that no one has the authority to insult another person's faith while practicing their own. Our constitution includes clauses (Articles 26 and 4
Boost Kathmandu-beautifying Campaign
When he became Mayor of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) in 2022, Balendra Shah vowed to make Kathmandu one of the world’s most beautiful and excellent cities. The Kathmandu-beautifying campaign was then set in motion. In fact, such a campaign was also initiated by ex-Mayor Bidya Sundar Shakya during his mayorship, when broomers were procured and used on the Kathmandu roads. Shakya thought that using broomers on the roads would make Kathmandu a dust-free city, which was his illusion. Although the broomers showed some positive results on the major roads wh
Bright Economic Outlook
Nepal's economy is finally showing signs of recovery. The internal and external sectors of the economy had taken crushing blows from COVID-19 pandemic followed by Russia-Ukraine war. But now, the economic indicators are moving in the positive direction. There have been improvements in financial
COP28 Climate Funding
Protecting individuals and communities from the severe consequences of climate change is expensive. As a result, finance was one of the most critical issues on the agenda at the United Nations COP28 climate summit. In 2009, parties at the Copenhagen climate summit agreed that developed countries must provide the developing world with $100 billion annually to cut greenhouse gas emissions and manage the impacts of climate change by 2020. It wasn't until 2023 that wealthy nations met their pledg
Budget implementation in Karnali at 9.68 per cent in five months
The Karnali Provincial Government has spent only 9.68 per cent of the budget in the first five months of the current fiscal year. Only Rs. 3.23 billion of the total budget allocation has been spent by December 16, 2023. The provincial government has presented a b
Four devotees arrive in Larumba after 36 days’ walk from Assam
Wishing for world peace, a team from Assam, India, has arrived in Mangsebung, a holy place of Kirat devotees in Ilam. The team concluded their walk by meeting religious leader Atmanand Lingden at Larumba in Mangsebung Rural Municipality. A grand programme was organised on Sunday at Niji Guru Ashram Darshanalaya located in Mangsebung- 5 to welcome the devotees.
Amendment to National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 2029 sought
The Federation of Community Forestry Users Nepal (FECOFUN) and the Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) have jointly demanded an amendment to the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 2029. Speaking at a programme organised on Sunday, the officials of both the FECOFUN and NEFIN handed over the suggestions and position papers to the Secretary of the Ministry of Forest and Environment, Deepak Kumar Kharal. According to them, the existing laws have not been able to address the demands of indigenous and local citizens, and they need timely amendments.
Udhauli festival being observed today
Udhauli, the second most important festival of the Kirat community, is being celebrated across the country with great fervor today. The festival that begins from the full moon day of Nepali month of Mangshir according to the lunar calendar is observed by worshipping nature and ancestors before harvesting the crops. It is also a time to indicate the time
Israel continues Gaza airstrikes, no end in sight
Israel pounded Gaza on Monday, exacerbating the dire conditions for civilians with no end in sight to the war Hamas says has killed more than 20,000 people in the Palestinian territory. Christmas festivities in Bethlehem, the revered birthplace of Jesu
China approves 105 online games after draft curbs trigger massive losses
China's press and publications authority has approved 105 new online games, saying it fully supports the industry after proposed curbs caused massive losses last week for investors in major games makers. The National Press and Public
Dhangadhi beat Pokhara in penalty, advance to NSL final
Dhangadhi FC prevailed over Pokhara Thunders 4-3 in the penalty shootout in the thrilling Qualifier 1 at Dashrath Stadium on Monday to advance into the final of the Nepal Super League. Dhangadhi bounced back twice to level the score the equalizer in the regular 90-minute and extra time to force the match into a penalty shootout.
PM to address the nation today
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda is set to address the nation on Tuesday. According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, he will be addressing the nation from 5:00 pm. He is scheduled to address the nation, marking the completion of one year since he assumed the office, the PM’s Secretariat informed.
Kalika fair to end today
A two-day Kalika fair has begun at Namtar of Makwanpur district since Monday. The fair that has begun on the Kalika temple premises in Namtar of Kailash Rural Municipality Ward No. 9 will conclude on the day of the full moon day on Tuesday at the Kalika temple by sacrificing a he-goat.
Newar community marks Yomari Punhi today
Yomari Punhi is a major festival of the Newars in Kathmandu. ‘Yomari’ means favourite confection in the Newari language. It is celebrated annually on the full moon of the Nepali month of Mangsir. On the occasion, the people of the Newar community prepare a special delicacy called yomari, a closed cone-shaped cuisine made of rice flour filled with molasses and sesame seeds.
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