- Wednesday, 25 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Curing Nursing Education
The importance of healthcare sector is second to none, and underpinning it are doctors and nurses. A few years ago when the raging COVID-19 pandemic was killing countless people and sending even more t
Translate Climate Pledge Into Action
The recent four-day official visit to Nepal by United Nation’s Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has highlighted two important issues. One is about the stalled peace process and the need to conclude it as fast as possible.
Court fights to prevent Trump from running again for White House
Efforts to use the Constitution's "insurrection" clause to prevent former President Donald Trump from running again for the White House turn to Minnesota on Thursday with oral arguments before the state Supreme Court, a hearing that will unfold as a similar case plays out in Colorado.
Nepal to meet UAE for the T20 World Cup spot
Nepal suffered a shock defeat against Oman, losing by five runs in their last group-stage match of the ICC Men’s World Cup Asia Zone Qualifier on Thursday. Despite the loss, Nepal managed to grab the second position in Group A with four points, while Oman won all three matches to earn six points and top the table.
Border pillars with India being repaired
Security officials of the Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal have started reconstructing, repairing and colouring the border pillars of Nepal's side in eight districts of Madhes Province.
Shooting of Mahajatra begins
After the commercial and critical success of their two films ‘Jatra’ and ‘Jatrai Jatra’, the production company Shatkon Arts began the shooting of their third instalment, ‘Mahajatra’ in Kathmandu.
Wetlands in Makwanpur at high risk with encroachment
A recent study has shown that the wetlands in Makawanpur district are now under threat, primarily due to encroachment, the effects of climate change and the adverse impacts of the 2015 earthquake.
ADB to invest in 635 MW Dudhkoshi Reservoir Hydel Project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed to invest in the 635 MW Dudhkoshi Reservoir Hydropower Project. A team consisting of Managing Director of Nepal Electricity Authority Kul Man Ghising, Director General of ADB Ramesh Subramaniam and ADB Country Director for Nepal Arnaud Cauchois inspected the project site on Wednesday.
Abhishek wins Mr. Congeniality award
Abhishek Chudal has received the prestigious Mr. Congeniality award at the Mister International 2023 competition. This international men's beauty pageant took place in Baguio City, the Philippines. Abhishek shared his journey stating, “I had the dream of representing Nepal on the in
More than 3,600 Palestinian children killed in 3 weeks of war
More than 3,600 Palestinian children were killed in the first 25 days of the war between Israel and Hamas, according to Gaza's Hamas-run Health Ministry. They were hit by airstrikes, smashed by misfired rockets, burned by blasts and crushed by buildings, and among them were new-borns and toddlers, avid readers, aspiring journalists and boys who thought they'd be safe in a church.
Tourists visiting Phoksundo Lake rises
The number of tourists visiting Phoksundo Lake in Dolpa has increased, thanks to the availability of road transport. According to Yagya Raj Rokaya, the ranger at the Shey Phoksundo National Park Office in Suligaad, from August to N
When will Narayanghat-Butwal road complete?
When the ground was broken on the Narayanghat-Butwal Road in March 2019, the contractor was expected to finish the widening of the road in three years and then bear responsibility for repairs for the next five years. But, it has been four years and progress is only at around 41 per cent.
Social security programme govt’s top priority: PM
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that the government is sensitive toward the heath rights of Nepali citizens. Inaugurating the 25th anniversary of AMDA-Nepal Siddhartha Children and Women Hospital and AMDA Institute of Health Sciences (Nursing College) in Butwal on Thursday, he also said that the government placed high priority to the social security programme.
Nepali mountaineer summits Kilimanjaro
Nepali mountaineer Prakash Raj Pandey has successfully summited Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. As per a statement provided to The Rising Nepal, Pandey reached the summit at 6.40 am on Tuesday. There, he unfurled the national flag of Nepal as well as the flags of other organisations including the Nepal Scouts and Rotary International.
World Champ Spain thrash Swiss as England stumble in Belgium
World champions Spain ruthlessly dispatched Switzerland 7-1 in the Women's Nations League on Tuesday while England's hopes of progression were dented by Belgium. Alexia Putellas grabbed a goal either side of half-time and an assist as the Spaniards put Switzerland to the sword in Zurich. The match was the team's first since FIFA announced on Monday that former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales had incurred a thre
