- Wednesday, 25 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Thantiko Gham by Tanka Bhattarai unveiled
A book ‘Thantiko Gham’ penned by Tanka Bahadur Bhattarai has been unveiled during a programme organised in Fungling, Taplejung district headquarters, on Sunday on the occasion of Ghatasthapana, the first day of Dashain.
Australia secure first win in World Cup
Five-time champion Australia secured its first win at the Cricket World Cup with a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka on Monday and almost 15 overs to spare. Adam Zampa spun out Sri Lanka with 4-47 in eight overs as he helped trigger a Sri Lankan batting collapse. Cruising at 125-0 at one point, the 1996 champions crashed to 209 all out in 43.3 overs, losing all 10 wickets for just 84 runs. Openers Pathum Nissanka (61) and Kusal Perera (78) were the only significant scorers.
Ancient ways of natural wine are finding new fans
Wine made in ancient ways is gaining new fans. Natural wine which emphasizes sustainability and minimal processing is seeing growing interest in the U.S even though overall wine consumption has been declining since 2015, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, a research firm. While natural and other sustainable wines made up less than 1% of sales in 2021, demand was rising faster than the wine category as a whole, according to alcohol delivery site Drizly.
Families dependent on fishing in Koshi in crisis
The Malaha (Gudi) community, once dependent on fishing in the Saptakoshi River for their livelihoods, now face a crisis. With the reduction of fish in the Koshi River, their traditional way of life is under threat, leaving them struggling to make ends meet.
‘Security should be strengthened for country’s prosperity’
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha has said that the internal security system should be strengthened for country’s prosperity, development and good governance.
Study not only makes wise, it fuels curiosity
Litterateur Sarubhakta Shrestha, who also served as the former Chancellor of the Music and Drama Academy, has emphasised the critical importance of reading. Addressing the 'Random Readers Society Pokhara' on Sunday he pointed out that the sheer volume of reading isn't what counts, it's the reflection and unders
50 Yrs Of Scribing, And Counting
Readers of The Rising Nepal, the country’s first broadsheet English daily, have endured this pen pusher for 50 years this week, just shy of three days from now. They are unlikely to finally find relief from someone
Petrol price drops by Rs. 11 per litre, diesel/kerosene by Rs. 5 each
Nepal Oil Corporation has slashed the prices of petroleum products. A meeting of the NOC's board of directors held on Sunday decided to reduce the prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene effective from Sunday midnight.
Water For All: A Mission For Mankind
The World Food Day is being marked with slogan of ‘Water is food, Water is life: Leave no one behind’ today (Oct 16). As 150 UN member nations celebrate the Day, it comes as a gentle reminder that drinking water is
Inflation Mars Dashain Spirit
The great festival of Dashain has begun. It is, among other things, the time when the business activities across the country peak. As money floods the market and merchandises are offered at steep discounts, consumers throng the markets and happily open their wallets, bringing cheers to the businessmen. Shops, which otherwise see few customers, are able to do brisk business. But since COVID-19 struck, the
Protect Nepalis Abroad
As emotionally shaken Nepali students safely landed on Nepal Friday, their joy knew no bounds. They were forced to live in bunkers to avoid the volleys of missiles, bombs and explosives. It was their homecoming fro
Dashain begins with sowing seeds for Jamara
The Navaratri Parba or the nine-night festival of Bada Dashain, the great festival of the Hindus, has started. On the first day of the Bada Dashain festival, known as ‘Ghatasthapana’, on Sunday, households across the country marked the day by sowing seeds of barley, paddy and maize to grow the Jamara (wheatgrass). Special ceremonies were held in the Dashain
Afghanistan defeat champions England in World Cup shock
Afghanistan pulled off one of the greatest World Cup shocks on Sunday when they defeated defending champions England by 69 runs in New Delhi. Chasing 285 to win, after opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz had hit a blistering 80, England were bowled out for 215 despite Harry Brook's 66 with spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan claiming three wickets each. The stunning upset gave Afghanistan just their second World Cup win to add to a lone victory over Scotland at the 2015 tournament. They came into Sund
K-pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER on their new album
In 2019, when the K-pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT for short) first debuted, they were best known as the first BigHit Entertainment boy band since BTS. Those days went as quickly as they arrived.
Schools near a Maui wildfire burn zone are reopening
Children take their places at folding tables on a church patio several miles from where their school burned down. Plastic tubs hold brand new textbooks quickly shipped from a publisher. Recess is on the resort golf course across the street.
