- Wednesday, 25 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Health camp held for elephants in Chitwan
A one-week health camp has been organised for the elephants of Chitwan to treat various diseases including injuries, rabies and tuberculosis. Dr. Bijay Shrestha, Senior Veterinarian of
UN agencies providing shelter, food to quake-hit people
United Nations agencies have been providing temporary shelter, food, and non-food items as part of a comprehensive and urgent response to the pressing needs of the communities affected by the earthquake of November 3.
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Employees, teachers of Aathbiskot Municipality to provide a month’s salary to quake victims
People’s representatives, teachers and employees working at Aathbiskot Municipality in Rukum West district have decided to provide a month’s salary to the earthquake victims.
Powerful Pen On Gender Issues
Just as sub-editors are hailed as “unsung heroes” of a newsroom, I have no hesitation in lauding Amrita Lamsal as the most powerfully prolific pen on gender issues in Nepal but barely honoured duly by the many groups and organisations ostensibly engaged in “advocacy” programmes of related interests. Her latest work, “Media, Mahlia ra Ma”, sums up a fervent commitment to raising timely an
Prioritise Quake Safety Measures
A sense of fear was looming large among people amidst growing speculations that a major earthquake may jolt western Nepal anytime, causing huge loss of life and property. Though quakes are not predict
South Asian symposium on microbial ecology concludes
The Second South Asian Symposium on Microbial Ecology, held in Dhulikhel, Nepal, saw the participation of nearly 200 senior, mid-level, and early-career microbial ecologists from various South Asian countries and beyond. This international symposium, organized by the Microbial Ecology Netw
'It hurts', says Buttler as champions England crash out
England skipper Jos Buttler admitted that "it hurts" to see his defending champions knocked out of the Cricket World Cup. England were defeated by 33 run by arch-rivals Australia on Saturday to suffer a sixth loss in seven games at the tournament.
Search, rescue works complete in Rukum West
The search and rescue operations have been completed in Rukum West. The District Administration Office in Rukum West informed that they are working to provide relief and rehabilitation to the earthquake victims after the completion of the search and rescue operation.
Russian attacks wound at least 14 people in Ukraine
Russian attacks in Ukraine wounded at least 14 civilians over the past day, officials said Saturday, as the president of the European Union's executive arm returned to the Ukrainian capital to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Expedite Quake Relief
Nepalis have once again been haunted by an earthquake, reviving the painful memory of Gorkha quake eight years ago. An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale rattled Jajarkot and Rukum (West) Friday night, killing at least 157 people and injuring over 256. Epicentred at Ramidanda, Barekot Rural Municipality–1 of Jajarkot, the temblor hit almost at midnight (11.47 pm) and caused the lo
Seed Banks Keep Diversity
An old economic adage warns: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” But when it comes to agricultural production and securing the global food supply, we are doing just that. We are relying on wheat,
100 per cent Humla children administered Vitamin A
Every child across Humla district was given vitamin A under the national campaign. According to health officials, the campaign concluded successfully in all 44 wards of the seven local levels of the district.
KU introduces first Hydrogen Car in Nepal
The Kathmandu University (KU) has introduced the 'Hydrogen Car' for the first time in Nepal. The university has brought the hydrogen-fuelled car – made by Hyundai in Korea – with the help of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC).
Oman stun Nepal in Super Over to clinch title
Oman stunned Nepal in a thrilling Super Over in front of thousands of partisan crowd at TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur to lift the trophy of the ICC T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifiers on Sunday.
Bhim Birahi Rai’s poem awarded at the National Poetry festival
Bhim Birahi Rai of Sunsari won first place at the 32nd National Poetry Festival 2023 and the Kavi Bimal Gurung Kriti Puraskar 2022 ceremony organised by the Bimal Gurung Memorial Library in Dharan.
