Over 50 per cent of remittance to Nepal comes from Gulf countries

While Nepal received a total of Rs. 304.97 billion in remittance, the remittance from the Gulf countries amounted to Rs. 153.26 billion, an NRB report said.

Govt issues directives to check spread of coronavirus

The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has issued a 12-point directive today following instructions for the same from Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.    

Police nabs 6 with 2.5 kg gold

Police has arrested six persons with 2.5 kg gold worth Rs. 16,000,000 from Timure, Rasuwa.

Singer Raut to be detained for four days

District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu has permitted the police to keep singer Astha Raut in custody for four days for further investigation.

Agni Sapkota unanimously elected as HoR Speaker

Agni Prasad Sapkota, the only proposed candidate, has been declared as the Speaker of House of Representatives (HoR). The HoR meeting held today unanimously elected Sapkota as the HoR speaker.

Cricket stadium construction in full swing

When anyone reaches Shanti Chowk of Bharatpur, 16 these days, they feel some festival is going on there as they see crowds of people. In reality, the crowd is created by people visiting the under construction Guttam Buddha International Cricket Stadium to support and encourage the campaigners of Dhurmus Suntali Foundation.

Varsities sans top officials as govt searches for political pact

Appointment of officials, including vice-chancellors of six universities, has been delayed as the government is trying to reach a comprehensive agreement with major political parties for the decision. Talking to The Rising Nepal Friday, Minister for Education, Science and Technology Giriraj Mani Pokharel said that the government engaged in an exercise to send qualified and visionary personalities to lead universities for the betterment of higher education.

Probe suggests govt bring 470 Bigha plots of land from their grabbers

A high-level commission formed to identify and protect the details of all public, government and Guthi land illegally grabbed by different individuals and institutions has confirmed that 470 Bigha worth plots of land were captured and their registration transferred by individuals. The five-member commission formed under the coordination of former judge of Supreme Court Mohan Raman Bhattarai on May 20, 2019, had submitted its report to the government on December 2, 2019, identifying that a total...

O-1 Visa one good choice for Nepali tech talents

Despite the tightening of the H1-B visa regulations, the USCIS points out that the O-1 Visa option still remains uncapped for talent wishing to work with US tech companies.

Deepak Manange Arrested

Legislator of Gandaki State Assembly, Rajiv Gurung, alias Deepak Manange has been arrested on the charge of misbehaving Milan Gurung, chairman of All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), Kaski chapter.

Sauraha weighing options to lure more tourists from home, abroad  

In 2020, the entrepreneurs and the government agencies have targeted to bring around 400,000 tourists here, double the number of tourists they welcomed in 2019.

6 killed, 27 injured in a truck accident

At least six people were killed and 27 were injured when an ill-fated truck with registration number Ga 1 Kha 8012 met with an accident at Dhading Nilkantha Gaupalika-8 today afternoon.

108 Chhaugoth demolished in Doti

Total of 108 Chhaugoths in three rural municipalities in Doti district have been demolished with support of police and locals

NCP chooses Agni Sapkota as HoR Speaker

The NCP Secretariat meeting held today nominated Sapkota’s name for the position of speaker of HoR, said NCP leader Bishnu Poudel.

TV presenter Rabi Lamichhane acquitted

Chitwan District Court acquitted Television presenter Rabi Lamichhane on 19th Jan, Sunday.

Chitwan bus accident: Death of 2 passengers confirmed

At least 2 Chinese nationals and 30 tourists were injured when a tourist bus hit a truck moving in front of it on Friday morning at Ram Nagar, Bharatpur Metropolitan City-1.

Youth allegedly involved in making vulgar video arrested

Police on Tuesday have made public identification of a youth allegedly involved in releasing a video of ejaculation of sperm of a man on a lady's hair, who was travelling on a public vehicle.

In pictures: 298th Prithvi Jayanti marked today

Tribute was paid to Prithvi Narayan Shah, the monarch who is credited for unification of Nepal, on the occasion of 298th Prithvi Jayanti in the capital today.

State-3 named 'Bagmati State'

State-3 Assembly has passed the proposal of naming the State as 'Bagmati State', with full majority of votes. 

Hetauda designated as the permanent capital of State 3

Votes lodged in the State Assembly of State-3 have designated Hetauda to be the permanent capital of the State.