- Sunday, 8 March 2026
Small Earth Nepal to install climate tracking system in Dolpa
Until 10 to 20 years ago, Padma Dorje Lama, Principal of Namkha Khyung Monastery in Yalbang, Humla, used to witness up to 10 metres of snowfall during the winter season. However,
Uncertainty looms over fate of Nepali migrant workers in war-torn Middle East
The tension that began in West Asia (or Middle East) with Israel and the USA attacking Iran has entered the eighth day on Saturday. As the conflict has s
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Lanthimos takes pause in Athens before Oscars
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos paused his filmmaking and promotion schedule this week to celebrate a quieter creative pursuit: photography. The 52-year-old Greek direc
Israel raids Beirut, Tehran; Iran apologises
Iran's president rejected a demand by the United States for an unconditional surrender on Saturday and apologized for Iran's attacks on regional countries, as Israel and the United States kept up their airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic. Gulf countries say they have intercepted more ballistic missiles and drones
Nation
Fear of forest fires high as dry season begins
With the onset of dry season, residents living in the Chure region of Sarlahi and neighbouring districts have started fearing forest fires. During the dry and windy months,
Small Earth Nepal to install climate tracking system in Dolpa
Until 10 to 20 years ago, Padma Dorje Lama, Principal of Namkha Khyung Monastery in Yalbang, Humla, used to witness up to 10 metres of snowfall during the winter season. However,
Uncertainty looms over fate of Nepali migrant workers in war-torn Middle East
The tension that began in West Asia (or Middle East) with Israel and the USA attacking Iran has entered the eighth day on Saturday. As the conflict has s
Balen wins Jhapa-5 by huge margin
Balendra Shah ‘Balen’, the senior leader of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has been elected to the House of Representatives (HoR) from Jhapa Constituency-5, defeating former Prime
World
Israel raids Beirut, Tehran; Iran apologises
Iran's president rejected a demand by the United States for an unconditional surrender on Saturday and apologized for Iran's attacks on regional countries, as Israel and the United States kept up their airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic. Gulf countries say they have intercepted more ballistic missiles and drones
Business
Gold, silver imports surge significantly, over Rs. 46 billion spent in seven months
Nepal’s imports of gold and silver have surged significantly in the first seven months of the current fiscal year despite record-high prices in the domestic and international markets.
Morang mustard farmers facing losses
Farmers in Morang who cultivate mustard were unable to recover even their investment costs this year. After unseasonal rain in mid-October, farmers planted mustard late, resulting in a decline in production.
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Nepal’s growth averages 4 per cent: NRB
Nepal’s economic growth has historically averaged around 4 per cent, with distinct periods of expansion and slowdown, according to the latest semi-annual macroeconomic report released by Nepal Rastra Bank.
African clean energy funding surges
Africa's flagship clean energy fund plans to more than double its financing to $2.5 billion over the next two years, as momentum builds behind the continent's energy transition. Contributions to
Sports
Red Bull welcomes Hadjar to hot seat with Verstappen
Isack Hadjar has no lack of confidence going into his debut season at Red Bull Racing, despite having arguably the most difficult ride in Formula 1. On the eve of the s
Interview
Exercise your sovereign right wisely to elect competent candidates
The election to the House of Representatives (HoR) is set for March 5, marking one of the most closely watched polls in the country’s history. To ensure free, fair, credible and fear-free electoral process, the Election Commission (EC) has stepped up its p
We have prioritised digital outreach
The Election Commission (EC) is all set to conduct House of Representatives (HoR) election next week. There is quite a lot of worry and concern how the EC will conclude the election successfully. In this context, secretar
Society
RSP appeals cadres not to be critical over election results
"We need to exercise patience as full results of the election are yet to come. In this context, the commission sincerely requests all responsible members of the party to patiently wait for the final results," the statement said. Action will be taken based on the party's statute and code of conduct against anyone found violating it."