- Friday, 27 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Eight individuals fall sick after eating wasps
Eight individuals got severely sick in Ward No. 2 of Narpa Bhumi Rural Municipality of Manang district after eating wasps. According to officials, they had consumed fried wasps in a hotel. Ramsari Budha, the 47-year-old hotelier, too got sick.
Jumla apple farmers seek market for their produce
Apple farmers of Jumla have raised concerns of marketing as apple production increased in the district. The farmers said that the apples did not have a proper market during a discussion among stakeholders by the District Agriculture Development Office. The discussion, which was focused on the ways to prevent the selling of unripe apples and managing markets for the ripened ones, was attended by the farme
Yuddhaka Ghauhuru staged at Mandala theatre
Staging of ‘Yuddhaka Ghauhuru 2.0’ (Wounds of War 2.0), a play that portrays the 10-year armed conflict (moist insurgency) in Nepal, has begun at Mandala Theater in Thapagaun, Kathmandu. The first batch of students of Mandala Drama School have created the play with the main theme of ‘Theater for Social Transformation and Peace Building’.
Indonesia buys 12 drones worth $300 million from Turkey
The Indonesian government bought 12 drones worth $300 million from Turkish Aerospace as part of efforts to strengthen Indonesia’s defence system, according to a written statement from the Indonesian Defence Ministry on Wednesday. The purchase aims to increase the varie
Vyas, Mastighat area people climb trees to get cell phone network
It might be hard to believe that in today’s digital age, there are still people who have no access to communication technology. However, that’s a reality in several wards of Vyas Municipality and Devghat Rural Municipality of Tanahun district. According to locals and officials, there is no cell tower near the Chhabdi Barahi Temple area in wards 12, 13 and 14 of Vyas an
Politicians urge Taylor Swift to postpone LA concerts in solidarity with striking hotel workers
California's lieutenant governor and other elected officials on Tuesday urged Taylor Swift to postpone her Los Angeles concerts as a way to stand in solidarity with striking hotel workers. Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and dozens of state and local politicians signed an open letter telling Swift that her tour makes the region's hotels money, with some properties "doubling and tripling what they charge because you are coming." Meanwhile, the letter said,
Foreign nationals evacuate Niger as regional tensions rise after coup
Foreign nationals lined up outside an airport in Niger's capital Wednesday morning to wait for a French military evacuation flight, while a regional bloc continued talks about its response to the military coup that took place last week.
France and Jamaica reach last 16 as Brazil exit Women's World Cup
Kadidiatou Diani scored a hat-trick as France marched into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday in a 6-3 thriller against Panama. Les Bleues finished top of Group F ahead of Jamaica, who held Brazil to a goalless draw, denying talismanic striker Marta a fairytale ending to her World Cup career. With only a point needed to qualify, France coach Herve Renard shuffled the deck, making five changes from the team that battled past Brazil on Saturday.
Kyangsi villagers hold monthly meet for betterment of village
One day about a year ago, locals of Kyangsi, a village in Ward No. 3 of Bhume Rural Municipality of Rukum East district, held a discussion centered on the betterment of the village. The discussion tried to figure out a solution on how the village could be developed in a better way. They then decided to abide by the community of practice (CoP).
An Initiative To Ease Justice Delivery
India is set to enact law relating to mediation in the on-going session of parliament. The government has cleared the deck for its passage after careful consideration of some of the crucial provisions and removing some having larger meaning and imp
A Close Look At Monetary Policy
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) unveiled the monetary policy for the fiscal year 2023/24 on July 23 on the heels of the announcement of the budget for the same fiscal year on May 29. The monetary policy is stricter than the ones announced durin
Adapt To Climate Change
More than one and a half months into the monsoon season, Nepal has been experiencing a significant shortage of rainfall. The deficit is particularly dire in the southern plains with 20-40 per cent below average rainfall occurring in the past two months
Eye centre comes into operation in Malu
An eye centre has come into operation in Malu, a rural village in Ward No. 4 of Tamakoshi Rural Municipality of Dolakha district, from Tuesday.
Mideast countries that are already struggling fear price hikes after Russia exits grain deal
Ahmed Salah grew anxious when he heard the news that Russia had suspended a crucial wartime grain deal. The bakery owner in Egypt's capital is concerned it could mean global food prices soar. “There mightn’t be immediate impact,” the 52-year-old said last week as he oversaw workers baking bread in his shop in Cairo, “but if they didn’t find a solution soonest, things would be very difficult.” Russia pulled out
Nepal to host Asia Rugby U20 Sevens
Nepal is hosting the Asia Rugby U20 Men's and Women's Sevens from August 19-20. Asia Rugby is organizing the tournament and Nepal Rugby Association (NRA) is managing the tournament. Organising a press meet in Kathmandu on Wednesday, NRA informed that the event will be hosted at Dasharath Stadium. Seven countries are participating in men's category, and three countries are vying in women's section.
