- Wednesday, 25 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Greta Thunberg charged with public order offense in UK
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been charged with a public order offense after being arrested at a demonstration against an oil and gas industry conference in London. The Metropolitan Police force said Wednesday that the 20-year-old Swedish campaigner was one of 26 people charged after protesters gathered outside the luxury InterContinental Hotel during the Energy Intelligence Forum. Thunberg was among dozens of protesters who chanted “oily money out” and sought to block access to the hotel on Tuesday.
Nepali Army, APF begin free bus service to their staff in Dashain
The Nepali Army and the Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal have managed free of cost transport services for the security personnel going home during Dashain festival.
62 bridges under construction along Fast Track
The Nepali Army has accelerated the construction of concrete bridges under the Kathmandu-Terai-Madhes Fast Track (Expressway) road project. Under the project, bridges in 62 places from package No. 1 to 7 are currently under construction, according to the Project Office. Bridges have to be constructed at 89 places, dividing the project into 11 packages.
Temporary bridge being built over Triyuga River
A temporary bridge is being constructed over the Triyuga River in Chaudandigadhi Municipality-9, Udayapur. Despite the requirement for a permanent bridge in the area, Chaudandigadhi Municipality has initiated the construction of a temporary bridge due to budget constraints. The project is expected to be completed at an approximate cost of Rs. 400,000.
CM Karki seeking vote of confidence today
Chief Minister of Koshi Province Kedar Karki is scheduled to seek a vote of confidence in the Provincial Assembly on Wednesday. Chief Minister Karki has officially submitted a notice to the Provincial Assembly Secretariat to seek a vote of confidence.
TIA records highest international movement
The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) saw its highest international aircraft and passenger movement on record on Monday. As per the data released by the airport on Tuesday, TIA recorded the movem
Ambassador Srivastava highlights Nepal-India ties
Ambassador of India to Nepal Naveen Srivastava has said that the Indian embassy is committed to helping the rural and remote areas of Nepal develop. Inaugurating the new library and laboratory the embassy built for the Mahades Secondary School at Deuli, Chankheli Rural Municipality–2 on Tuesday, Ambassador Srivastava expressed his commitment to the development of education, health, drinking water and sanitation in the rural areas of Nepal.
Nepal advance to Round 2 of FIFA World Cup qualifying
Nepal secured their progress from the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ after they edged Laos 1-0 at the New Laos National Stadium, completing a 2-1 aggregate win on Tuesday.
Stop Exploitation Of Migrant Workers
In a recent expose of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), Pramod Acharya and Michael Hudson write in The Guardian US, that among forty-eight of 54 Nepali workers who were interviewed in their st
Ecuador’s youngest elected president faces a practically impossible task
Ecuador 's youngest elected president on Monday faced the practically impossible task of reducing a terrifying, drug-driven crime wave within a greatly shortened 1 1/2 years in office. Daniel Noboa, 35, is an heir to one of Ecuador's larg
'Kantipur Cinemas' OTT Platform begins
Kantipur Film Academy officially introduced its new OTT platform ‘Kantipur Cinemas’ during an event held in Kathmandu on Monday. This platform allows viewers from around the world to access Kantipur Cinemas content via mobile phones, Android, iOS, Wave, and Smart TVs, it was informed in the programme.
Semiotics Of The Term 'Cheli'
Sometimes ago, Sumana Shrestha, a Rastrya Swatantra Party (RSP) parliamentarian, addressed a fundamental issue that has long perpetuated the patriarchal mindset in Nepali society - the way women are addressed in
Dashain Vibes In Air
As the most auspicious festival of Nepal, Dashain heralds a holiday season filled with traditional festivities. As a fifteen-day event, Dashain remains a festival that brings festive joy to Nepali people. It means a respite for students and professionals, an occasion to cook and indulge in cuisines, a time for get-togethers, and a moment to exchange greetings and well-wishes.
Pepper X marks the spot as South Carolina pepper expert scorches
Ed Currie, the South Carolina hot pepper expert who crossbred and grew the Carolina Reaper that’s hotter than most pepper sprays police use to subdue unruly criminals, has broken his own world record with a pepper that’s three times hotter. Pepper X was publicly named the hottest pepper in the world on Oct.
Fishing Families In Crisis
The Malaha community (Gudi) is facing hardship as the once-thriving fisheries along the Saptakoshi River face an existential threat. This community has long relied on the abundant fish populations in the Koshi River, w
