Bardiya tiger radio collared to study its behaviour

A satellite radio telemetry has been installed on a Bengal Tiger at Bardiya National Park (BNP) to monitor its movement and study its behaviour. A technical team led by the park recently connected a satellite radio telemetric to a 5-year-old female Bengal Tiger after capturing it along the East-West Highway.

Santoshi’s motto on track: I never believe in slowing down

For Santoshi Shrestha, the first Nepali woman to win gold in international athletics, consistency is the key to success. Had she not continued running, Shrestha would not be where she is today. She would not have multiple national titles to her name, she would not be the national record holder in the 5K race, and she would not have achieved her photo-finish win at the women’s 10K race in the 13th South Asian Games.

As storm season starts, people are asked to abide by safety measures

“People should also have their windows and doors closed properly during the storm and shouldn’t go outdoors. If someone’s outdoor when the storm arrives, the individual must rush to a safe place at the earliest,” said Pokhrel.

40 road projects in progress in Dolakha

Engineer of the Infrastructure Development Office, Sindhupalchowk, Rabin Khati, said that out of the 40 road projects implemented through the provincial government, 10 have been completed, 27 are under construction and the remaining three are in the process of contract.

MoHP reports 176 new cases of COVID-19

In 3,456 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, 176 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2.

NRNA supports 170 thousand Nepalis during Covid-19 crisis  

The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has provided relief assistance to around 170 thousand Nepalis living in different countries. The beneficiaries were from over 300 cities of 50 countries. The NRN unveils the details of rescue and relief it had provided during the global crisis caused by coronavirus.   

Counseling key to mitigate suicide

The cases of suicide are on the rise in Nepal. The data show that 17 suicides took place per day during the last fiscal year. According to the figures provided by Nepal Police, 6,241 cases of suicide were reported in 2019/20; 5,754 in 2018/19; 5,397 in 2017/18; 5,124 in 2016/17 and 4,680 in 2015/16.

CBS all set to conduct happiness survey

The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) is conducting a happiness survey to measure the level of pleasure and prosperity among Nepali people as envisioned by the Fifteenth Plan (2019-2024) of the country.

Prez meets Jhala Nath Khanal at his resident Dallu

President Bidhya Devi Bhandari today met the former prime minister Jhala Nath Khanal at his resident Dallu.

Garbage collection resumes in Kathmandu

Garbage collection in Kathmandu Valley, which has stopped for eight straight days, resumed on Friday. Teachers' Management Struggle Committee and the locals of Sisdol Landfill site affected area in Nuwakot had been obstructing the collection since March 26, putting forward various demands.

Smart toilet friendly for women, disabled

Mushroom trader Raj Kumar Nakarmi of Balambu used to arrive at Buddha Park of Swayambhunath early in the morning to sell mushroom. Having to spend almost the entirety of the day there -- catering to customers and bargaining for prices, Nakarmi did not have any option but to use public toilets to relive himself. A few months back, the prospect of using those alarmingly unhygienic publ

179 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in 24 hours

In 3,565 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, 179 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2.

Humagain appointed as Chairman of Advertisement Board, Poudel in Chure Madhesh-Terai Commitee

The meeting of the Council of Ministers has decided to appoint Laxman Humagain as the Chairman of the newly formed Advertisement Board.

Bank officials foil Chinese hacker’s attempt to drain ATM

A man entered the ATM booth of Mega Bank in Jyatha, Thamel of Kathmandu at around 5.30 pm on Tuesday. He, however, didn’t withdraw the money and instead took out a screwdriver to open the ATM machine box and started capturing photos of the ATM box. As luck would have it, Mega Bank’s officials were watching his moves.

Unique Pilot Pen store operated by Fair Trade Group at Dharmapath

Inscribed in its iconic blue and white trademark, Pilot Pen Corporation’s outlet, near the cross-roads of Dharmapath, is not hard to spot, despite the hustle and bustle of the city. Standing strong for 25 years, the store, run by Fair Trade Group, remains the only one in all of South Asia. The one-of-its-kind shop has been attracting both domestic and international customers since its inception.

Active cases of COVID-19 hit 1,579 with 152 new infections

In 4,213 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, 152 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2.

SC refutes Dahal's review petition

The Supreme Court has decided to not hold a hearing on the review petition filed by Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', Chairman of NCP (Maoist Centre).

CPN-UML leaders Pandey and Bhusal suspended

Surya Thapa, press advisor to the Prime Minister informed The Rising Nepal that the party had decided to suspend leaders Surendra Pandey and Ghanashyam Bhusal for six months.

Hearing on writ filed against SC's verdict on NCP name dispute today

Hearing on the writ petition filed against the Supreme Court's decision regarding name of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) is being held today.

BIMSTEC ministerial meet today

The Special Session of Senior Officials' Meeting (S-SOM) of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) held virtually on Wednesday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a press statement, informed that Foreign Secretary Bharat Raj Paudyal led the Nepali delegation to the Special Session of the SOM.