• Saturday, 15 November 2025

Bridge, roads to ease pilgrimage to Damodar Kunda

Pilgrims visiting the sacred Damodar Kunda in Ward No. 4 of Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda Rural Municipality in Upper Mustang will soon be able to complete their pilgrimage and return i

Cholung Park rises from a sacred forest

When Arjun Babu Mabuhang was first elected as Mayor of Laligurans Municipality in 2017, one of his earliest actions surprised many people. He began digging a large hole in a quiet forested area to place a stone for what would later become Cholung Park.

Upsurge in fire incidents with onset of dry season

A nationwide increase has been observed in fire incidents with the onset of the dry season, said the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

Foreign tourists visit Satyawati region every year

Thaple and Satyawati, the tallest peaks in Lumbini Province, have emerged as key destinations for international tourists. At present, the sacred touristic site of Satyawati is bustling with American tourists.

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Upsurge in fire incidents with onset of dry season

A nationwide increase has been observed in fire incidents with the onset of the dry season, said the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

Fair weather forecast across country today

No significant weather system has influence throughout the country at present, said the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Four Chinese nationals held on charge of running illegal marriage bureau

Four Chinese nationals have been arrested on charges of running a marriage bureau in Sohrakhutte, Kathmandu.

975 voters added in Humla

A total of 975 new voters have been added to the Himalayan district of Humla following the reopening of the voter registration process. According to District Election Office

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Russian drone kills four in Kyiv

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Friday, killing four people, starting fires and scattering debris across many districts of the capital, Ukrainian authorities said.

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Capacity utilisation of Lumbini industries falls to 50.60 per cent

The capacity utilisation of industries operating in the Lumbini Province declined significantly in the last fiscal year, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank’s Provincial Economic Activities Study Report for 2024/25, which was made public on Friday.

Encroachers target land of Cotton Dev Committee in Bardiya

Encroachers have once again eyed three bighas of land belonging to the Cotton Development Committee in Durgapur, Madhuwan Municipality-8 of Bardiya district.

Central bank worried about ‘unnatural rise’ in blacklisted entrepreneurs

Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Dr. Bishwonath Poudel has said that it is unreasonable to have more than 150,000 individuals blacklisted in a country that has only about 1 million entrepreneurs.

'Feature of Nepal's economy is gradually shifting'

Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal has underscored the need for market-oriented liberal economy, though the feature of Nepal's economy was gradually shifting.

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France qualifies for 2026 World Cup

Kylian Mbappé and France are going to the 2026 World Cup. And Cristiano Ronaldo might be banned from Portugal's first game there if his team finally wins its European qualifying group.

Lalitpur Queens advance to EWVL final

NPL Trophy Tour reaches Kathmandu

Karnali Yashvis storm into EWVL final

NPL Trophy tour held in Kathmandu (photo feature)

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ICT, agriculture our main focus in Nepal: Park

Park Tae-young is the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal. Park joined public service in 1996. He holds an MA degree in International Trade Policy fr

Elections will be free, fair, credible and impartial: Bhandari

The election to the House of Representatives (HoR) is scheduled for March 5, 2026, following the political transition that emerged after the recent Gen-Z uprising, which led to the formation of an interim govern

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Slow response from State behind youth disenchantment: PM Karki

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said slowed response to youths' aspiration left them in disappointment.