- Thursday, 26 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Japan PM visits Fukushima plant to highlight safety
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a brief visit to the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant on Sunday to highlight the safety of an impending release of treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, a divisive plan that his government wants to start soon despite protests at home and abroad.
Nepalis being robbed while returning from India
India is a major destination for many poor individuals in Nepal looking for a job. However, there have been several instances when Nepalis returning home from India with some hard-earned money are being robbed.
NRB to issue treasury bills worth Rs. 6.23 billion
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is issuing treasury bills worth Rs. 6.23 billion on Tuesday. Monetary Management Department under the central bank is going to issue 91-day and 346-day treasury bills in order to obtain internal debt on behalf of the government.
Spain crowned Women’s World Cup champions
Spain won the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history with skipper Olga Carmona sweeping in the only goal for a deserved 1-0 victory over England in Sunday's final. In front of a crowd of nearly 76,000 at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Spain were the more accomplished side and had more chances, including missing a second-half penalty.
Kalinga Literary Festival to be held
The second edition of Kalinga Literary Festival is scheduled to be held from September 1 to 3 in Kathmandu. Organised jointly by Yashaswi Pragya Pratisthan, Nepal and Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) of India, this global event is set to host writers from countries including Nepal, India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Guatemalans head to presidential polls
After a tumultuous campaign, Guatemalans head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president, hoping that the country's next leader will provide relief from rising prices and get a handle on crime and corruption.
476 beds free in two Chitwan hospitals
Following the directive of the federal and provincial governments, 476 beds have been made free for use in two hospitals of Chitwan district. Patients in Bharatpur Hospital and Bakulahar Hospital need not pay for using a bed any more.
Sweden sees opportunity to grow its young wine industry
It’s mid-afternoon in late summer and a fresh North Sea breeze blows through the vines at Kullabergs Vingård, a vineyard and winery at the vanguard of producers seeking to redefine what Swedish wine can be.
Naag Panchami today
The festival of Naag Panchami is being celebrated on Monday throughout the nation by pasting pictures of the serpent deity above the main entrance of houses. On the occasion, people mostly visit Naag Pokhari of Naxal and Taudaha Naag Pokhari of Kirtipur Municipality. People also visit nearby temples or ponds which are mainly dedicated to snakes to worship snake deities. Moreover, a big fare is organised at Chang
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Inner Wheel Club recognises contributions of media professionals for empowerment
Inner Wheel Club Kritipur has felicitated consulting editor of the Gorkhapatra Corporation (GC) Upesh Maharjan and sub-editor of The Rising Nepal (TRN) Nanda Lal Tiwari. Maharjan and Tiwari were honoured on Saturday during the Club's 5th Anniversary and Chartered Day Celebration.
Kedarnath festival to be held in Sinja
The historic Kedarnath festival in Sinja, Jumla is set to be celebrated with grandeur this year. Located in Ward 4 of Sinja Rural Municipality, this festival will be inaugurated by the Minister for Culture and Tourism and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati.
Niger Shaping Own Narrative
French President Emmanuel Macron fumed when US President Joe Biden sent his deputy secretary of state to negotiate with the coup leaders in Niger in August. It was amply clear that Washington was in no mood to fight for merely French interests
Tourism In Need Of Congenial Policy
Even amidst policy instability and taxation ‘panic’, Nepal has seen a steady recovery in tourism activities in the post-pandemic scenario with the number of international travellers visiting the country rising significantly. The statistics, released by the Nep
Agro Professionalism
Agriculture continues to be the mainstay of Nepal’s national economy despite the increasing share of manufacturing, service and financial sectors in the GDP. It caters employment to around 65 per cent of population and contributes 27 per
Preserve Mother Tongues
Lingua franca refers to a common language between speakers whose mother tongues are different. In Nepali, it is also known as 'Samparka Bhasha'. In the context of Nepal, Nepali is spoken as the main lingua franca in most parts of the country. Going back to history, Nepali became the national language of Nepal after a royal proclamation by late king Mahendra referring to a slogan of 'One nation, One language'.
