- Thursday, 4 December 2025
World Soil Day to be marked with awareness campaigns across Nepal
The government is set to mark World Soil Day on December 5, 2025, by organising a range of awareness programmes aimed at informing farmers and the general public about soil quality and encouraging the adoption of clean production techniques to promote soil health. World Soil Day is observed annually on December 5 to raise awareness and mobilise global efforts for the sustainable man
Government committed towards ensuring the rights of Dalit community: PM Karki
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that the government is committed to ensuring the rights guaranteed by the Constitution and law for the Dalit community.
Israel reopens Gaza crossing for Palestinian departures
Israel on Wednesday said it will start letting Palestinians leave Gaza through a reopened border crossing, complying with a U.S.-backed ceasefire deal even though it also said that partial remains returned by militants did not match the hostages still in Gaza.
Aaldanda emerges as a major attraction on Karbakeli eco trek
Aaldanda, located in Annapurna Rural Municipality–8 of Myagdi district, has rapidly become a prominent destination for trekkers along the Karbakeli Eco Trek. The number of tourists travelling through Aald
Nation
Women's T20 World Cup: Preliminary Nepali team to play qualifier announced
Kathmandu, Dec 4: Nepal's preliminary team to play the ICC Women's T20 World Cup qualifier has been announced.The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the preliminary team of 26-member women cricket today.The team includes Indu Barma, Rajmati Airee, Sita Rana Magar, Samjhana Khadka, Kabita Joshi, Riya Sharma, Somu Bista, Rachana Chaudhary, Rubi Podar, Poooja Mahato, Kabita Kunwar, Rubina Kshetry, Sana Prabin, Alisha Yadav, Iswori Bista, Roma Thapa, Soni Pakhrin, Bindu Rawal, Laxmi Saud, Manisha Upadhyay, Simana KC, Anu Kadayat, Kajol Shrestha, Kiran Kunwar, Asmina Karmacharya, and Mamata Chaudhary, CAN informed. The team will begin closed door training session at Mulpani Cricket Ground from Friday onward. After the closed door training, the final team of Nepal will be announced.Total 10 countries will participate in global qualifier to be held in Nepal from coming January 12 to February 1. Four tip countries among them will be selected for the Women T20 World Cup to be held in England in June 2026. The Group 'A' of global qualifier includes Ireland, Scotland, Thailand, the Unites States and Zimbabwe while Group 'B' has Nepal along with Bangladesh, Namibia, the Netherlands and Papua New Guinea. (RSS)
National unity within diversity is Nepal’s identity: NA Chair Dahal
Chairperson of the National Assembly (NA), Narayan Prasad Dahal, has expressed hope that Udhauli festival, Yomari Punhi and Jyapu Day that are being observed today will contribute to strengthening mutual goodwill, social bonding, and thereby national unity.
Man found dead along with bicycle in Dhobi Khola
A man has been found dead along with a bicycle fallen in the Dhobi Khola or river in Kathmandu this morning.
Teenager dies after falling from hotel roof
An 18-year-old student has died after falling from the roof of the Park Site Hotel in Ratnanagar Municipality-6. In the incident that reportedly took place on Wednesday
World
Trump's envoy to meet Ukrainian negotiators in Miami: report
U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet Ukrainian officials on Thursday in Miami, Florida, two days after their attempt to promote a revised peace plan in Moscow fell short, the New York Post reported on Wednesday.
Business
Aaldanda emerges as a major attraction on Karbakeli eco trek
Aaldanda, located in Annapurna Rural Municipality–8 of Myagdi district, has rapidly become a prominent destination for trekkers along the Karbakeli Eco Trek. The number of tourists travelling through Aald
Construction of Dudhuwa canal quickens
The long-delayed construction of the Dudhuwa Canal under the Sikta Irrigation Project has resumed and is now progressing at a rapid pace. The project had previously invited b
Japan offers Rs. 31.76 billion loan for Koteshwor Junction
A loan agreement for the Koteshwor Junction Improvement Project is signed between the governments of Nepal and Japan. Japan has provided loan assistance equiva
Nalinchowk Heliport irregularities: Corruption case filed against six including director general Adhikari
The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has registered the charge sheet against, including Director General Adhiakri and then director Bhandari as well as Abhiyanta Consulting Pvt Ltd for allegedly causing loss to the public properties.
Sports
Women's T20 World Cup: Preliminary Nepali team to play qualifier announced
Kathmandu, Dec 4: Nepal's preliminary team to play the ICC Women's T20 World Cup qualifier has been announced.The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the preliminary team of 26-member women cricket today.The team includes Indu Barma, Rajmati Airee, Sita Rana Magar, Samjhana Khadka, Kabita Joshi, Riya Sharma, Somu Bista, Rachana Chaudhary, Rubi Podar, Poooja Mahato, Kabita Kunwar, Rubina Kshetry, Sana Prabin, Alisha Yadav, Iswori Bista, Roma Thapa, Soni Pakhrin, Bindu Rawal, Laxmi Saud, Manisha Upadhyay, Simana KC, Anu Kadayat, Kajol Shrestha, Kiran Kunwar, Asmina Karmacharya, and Mamata Chaudhary, CAN informed. The team will begin closed door training session at Mulpani Cricket Ground from Friday onward. After the closed door training, the final team of Nepal will be announced.Total 10 countries will participate in global qualifier to be held in Nepal from coming January 12 to February 1. Four tip countries among them will be selected for the Women T20 World Cup to be held in England in June 2026. The Group 'A' of global qualifier includes Ireland, Scotland, Thailand, the Unites States and Zimbabwe while Group 'B' has Nepal along with Bangladesh, Namibia, the Netherlands and Papua New Guinea. (RSS)
Interview
I am fully confident March 5 elections will take place
Preparations are now underway for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026. When the main responsibility of the interim government is to hold the elections,
Trade potential between Nepal and China is enormous: Dr. Gao
Since 2010, I have continuously visited various places in Nepal and interacted and exchanged with Nepalese friends from all walks of life. This rare experience has allowed me to observe Nepalese people and society from different angles up close.
Society
Government committed towards ensuring the rights of Dalit community: PM Karki
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that the government is committed to ensuring the rights guaranteed by the Constitution and law for the Dalit community.