- Wednesday, 25 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Legacy of trust of Nepal's 1st English language broadsheet
The Rising Nepal, first English broadsheet daily of the country, has turned 59 from Sunday, December 17. Published by the Gorkhapatra Corporation, the first and state-owned newspaper company of the country, since December 16, 1965 (Poush 1, 2022 BS), The Rising Nepal was the first broadsheet English newspaper. However, it was the third English newspaper of Nepal. 'Motherland' and 'The Commoner' were serving the readers before TRN
Regil, the blessed village in Kalikot
Located near Manma, the district headquarters of Kalikot, Regil Village is said to be uniquely gifted by nature because it has thus far remained safe from big disasters. The village is seated among the rocky hills which seldom give way to landslides. Neither monstrous rains nor earthquakes have been able to knock boulders loose and send them hurdling towards the settlement, residents proudly said. Diseases have also not been able to enter Regil, boasted local social activist Surya Bahadur Shahi.
Civic Maturity For Participatory Democracy
The term ‘civic maturity’ is used to describe those people who are well equipped with cognitive, affective and evaluative knowledge, skills and orientations and a democratic government that adheres to its own constitution,
Wildlife adds woes to Madhes farmers
Farmers in Dhanusha and Mahottari districts are coping with problems caused by wild animals, including nilgai, boars and monkeys. Those affected by the persistent menace of wild animals express their unwillingness to engage in planting activities, as the animals consistently ravage and consume the standing crops. The destruction of crops by wild animals has led to a significant impact on the livelihoods of the local farmers. Dipendra Singh from Bateshwor Rural Municipality-1 in Dhanusha d
Film festival on wildlife, biodiversity kicks off
A film festival focusing on various social and economic aspects of wildlife, biodiversity and the environment kicked off in Kathmandu on Friday. The three-day festival titled “Nepal CMS-Vatavaran Film Festival and Forum on Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Action 2023,” coordinated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) began at the Nepal Tourism Board.
How Air Pollution Affects Health
In a recent research webinar organised by the Nexus Institute of Research and Innovation (NIRI), a compelling presentation delved into the topic "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Public Health Measures of Prevention."
Suryodaya becomes diplomats’ destination of choice
Ambassador of Australia to Nepal Felicity Volk came to Suryodaya Municipality of Ilam a few days ago. She went to the famous tourist spot of Antu and observed the sunrise. She also donned traditional Nepali attire and took photographs.
Pokhara-Mugling road blacktopping in full swing
Works to blacktop15 kilometres eastern section of Pokhara-Mugling road under the Prithvi Highway are moving in full swing. Shyam Yadav, head of eastern road section project, informed that 12 kilometres of th
Jhapa deny Lalitpur top spot
Lalitpur City Football Club (LCFC) was denied the top spot in the table of Nepal Super League (NSL) by Jhapa Football Club (JFC) at the 25th match of the season held in Dasharath Stadium on Friday.
Nepali art, culture help boost tourism: Minister Kirati
Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, has stressed the need for capitalising the opportunity to link Nepali culture, tradition and art in social practice with tourism.
Ukraine gets EU membership boost, but no new European aid
The European Union failed to agree on a 50 billion-euro ($54 billion) package in financial aid that Ukraine desperately needs to stay afloat, even as the bloc decided Thursday to open accession negotiations with the war-torn country.
Role of insurance surveyors significant: Finance Minister Mahat
Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said the role of insurance surveyor was significant. At a programme organised by Nepal Insurance Surveyor Association here today, Finance
Biratnagar ill-equipped in fire fighting
Four persons died in a fire at a warehouse of recyclable items along the Saatghumti Road in Ward No. 7 of Biratnagar Metropolitan City (BMC) on December 6. Two injured in the incident are still receiving treatment.
Party volunteers build 3,720 temporary houses in Rukum West
At least 3,750 temporary houses have been constructed for earthquake victims in Rukum West. Volunteers mobilised by various political parties have constructed 3,720 temporary housing across the district.
Musikot gifts ploughs to 40 farmers
Musikot Municipality has gifted ploughs to 40 oxen-rearing farmers. The municipality gifted ploughs to the farmers of Ward No. 8, Ward Chairman Ramesh BK said. He informed that ploughs had been provided
