- Thursday, 23 April 2026
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NCC: Shaping Future Leaders
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a transformative force established in 2022 B.S. by the Government of Nepal. Its mission is to shape young boys and girls into exemplary citizens and future leaders. NCC focuses on holistic developm
44 schools yet to open in Barekot, epicenter of Jajarkot earthquake
The earthquake-damaged schools in Barekot Rural Municipality in Jajarkot district have not opened yet after the earthquake happened on November 3.
Laban festival being observed in Madhes
The Laban festival is being marked today in the districts of Madhes province. This festival is marked to begin the new food grains in use. As per the tradition, it is believed that the food grains is acceptable for daily consumption after marking this festival.
Healing Quake Trauma
Catastrophic events like earthquake not only leave a trail of death and destruction, but also leave the survivors in unfathomable trauma. They disrupt lives and prevent the survivors from leading a happy and healthy life. This may explain why nearly all the surviving children in Jajarkot and Rukum West are too scared to go to school. This is a serious post-earthquake phenomenon. The schools in these districts reopened on Monday. But the traumatised students, fearful that the school building might collapse if next earthquake strikes, stayed outdoors. This psychological wound may be only the tip of the iceberg, signalling that the population similarly
APEC: A Forum For Rapprochement
The 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathered in San Francisco in November (13-19) that brought together the United States President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping. San Francisco came again into global spotlight, as it was here on June 26, 1945 that the United States along with the leaders of the 50 other countries “put pen to paper.” APEC summit is said to be the largest gathering since 1945. The origin of APEC is traced back to a speech Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke delivered in Seoul in January 1989. Founded in 1989 in Canberra with 12 members including the US, now expanded to 21 members including: Australia, Brunei Darussala
Use Social Media Responsibly
A socio-political sensation has recently arisen in Nepal with the government's decision to ban TikTok, one of the most popular social media. A wealth of arguments has surfaced for and against this social media and its ban. It could be natural to speak against the ban for the youths so fond of it, but the same incident has become a bone of contention among middle-aged people, or even among the aged. More astonishingly, the political leaders of different parties, including those that belong to the ruling coalition, have been heard speaking vehemently against the decision to ban it. A grave question comes to critical minds – can it be a wise decision to
Accelerate TJ Process
Seventeen years have completed since the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Inked between the then government and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), the accord aimed at making an end to the decade-long armed conflict, establishing durable peace and stability in the country. Apart from managing arms and ex-Maoist combatants, the agreement also includes provisions for delivering transitional justice to victims and families. According to the agreement, the country had to set up the Commission for Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP).
Bardibas prioritises development of infrastructure
Bardibas Municipality gained a lot of attention during last year's local election because of mayoral candidate Prahlad Chhetri. He was first nominated by the Nepali Congress (NC) but the party later rescinded his candidacy. But, rather than stepping back, Chhetri chose to stand as an independent and won. Then, in his inaugural address, he announced that he would not accept any facilities like vehicles and residence his position awarded him, further boosting his popularity. Chhetri re-entered NC in May this year though. Now, a year and a half into his term, how has he been able to take the municipality forward and coordinate with his former rivals? The Rising Nepal's Bardibas correspondent Rabindra Upreti asked these questions to Mayor Chhetri. Excerpts:
Country’s export, import record decline Trade deficit improves slightly
Nepal’s exports as well imports have witnessed a significant fall during the first four months of the current fiscal year 2023/24 According to trade statistics made public by the Department of Customs Thursday, the country's export has declined by 7.68 per cent during the first four months of the current fiscal year compared to the same period of last fiscal year 2022/23. Goods worth Rs. 50.56 billion have been exported during the review period of the current fiscal year while it was worth Rs. 54.77 billion in the same period of last fiscal year. The reduction in the export of palm oil and soybean oil led to decline in the overall export during the review period.
Single woman Dipa runs exemplary bag industry
A single mother of a one-month-old baby, Dipa Acharya Dhakal, was crying for the responsibility of making the child's future beautiful when her husband passed away 18 years ago. But now her cries turned into reality. She has established herself as a successful bag producer. Her husband Bhanubhakta Dhakal died of snakebite in Namthala of present-day Deumai Municipality 18 years ago. She was a new mother when the tragedy occurred. Dipa now lives in Ilam Municipality-9 with her 18-year-old child. Dipa started a bag business as she could not find any other options for the earnings
61,000 visit Pathivara this festival season
During this Dashain, Tihar and Chhath more than 61,000 pilgrims visited Pathibhara (Mukkumalung), the famous pilgrimage site in Taplejung district. Dashain and Tihar are considered the best season to visit the temple. The Pathibhara Area Development Committee informed that 61,566 devotees visited the temple during the five-week festive season this year. Prajin Hangbang, executive director of Pathibhara Area Development Committee, said that 25,638 devotees visited the temple from the first day of the Dashain, Ghatasthapana, till the last day Kojagrat Purnima. The rest of the devotees visited the temple after Dashain. Pilgrims, especially from Taplejung, Panchthar, Ilam, Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Tehrathum and other districts come to visi
Nepal, UK discuss ex-Gurkha pension, perks in London
Ministerial discussions between the Government of Nepal and the United Kingdom on addressing crucial matters such as the pension and benefits for ex-Gurkhas took place at the British Ministry of Defense on Wednesday. This marks the third session of the bilateral committee established to handle the demands of former Gurkha soldiers. The Nepali Embassy in London reported that the meeting evaluated progress on pension and welfare facilities, drawing on previous committee sessions and technical-level discussions. Following the presentation of responses to most of the issues raised by the ex-Gurkhas from the British Ministry of Defense, Nepal’s Ambassador to the UK, Gyan Chandra Acharya, and retired Major Juddha Bahadur Gurung responded with arguments on those matters, informed the embassy.
Villagers barter rice for drinking water
It has been five years since the households in four settlements in Mangaltar, an area in Ward No. 6 of Halesi Tuwachung Municipality of Khotang district, have been exchanging drinking water with rice paddies. There are around 50 households in Damai Danda, Barbot (Magar Village), Karki Village and Raut Village in Mangaltar. “We, all families have been collectively providing 30 sacks of rice annually to the owner of a water source for using water since 2018,” said Tirtha Bahadur Karki, a local. Karki informed that the water is provided to the villagers through three taps installed in Damai Danda, Barbot and Karki Village. Villagers either come to the tap to fetch water or use a pipe to carry water to their houses.
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Qatari State Minister in Kathmandu
State Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday afternoon. He
Infant dies after orange segments stuck in throat
Resunga (Gulmi), Nov 23: A three-year-old infant died after some segments of an orange got stuck in his throat in Gulmi district on Thursday.Ayush Thakuri of Chhap Rangla village of Malika Rural Municipality-5 in Gulmi district died in the accident this afternoon, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Gulmi Nabin Kishor Pradhan told the RSS.Kopila Thakuri of Malika Rural Municipality was residing in a rented house in the district headquarters Tamghas along with her son Ayush. The accident took place when the baby was eating orange along with his mother while sunbathing on the roof of the house this afternoon.Immediately after the accident, the baby was rushed to the Gulmi Hospital after he complained of breathing problem. The hospital pronounced his demise after an hour. (RSS)
