- Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Kathmandu gears up for Seto Machhindranath Jatra
With the chariot procession of Jana Bahal Dyah (Seto Machhindranath) approaching, a preparatory meeting of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) was held to celebrate the festival with great fanfare.
Fake Embassy calls target Nepalis as West Asia tension fuels surge in cyber scams
A sharp rise in cyber fraud has been reported amid escalating tensions in West Asia, with Nepalis living abroad increasingly falling victim to sophisticated scams exploiting fear and uncertainty.
Bird flu detected in five places of Morang district
The authority confirmed bird flu in the chicken belonging to Dahal Agro Farm, Haleshi Mahadev Farm, Athiyabari Farm, A to Z Farm and Kamakhya Poultry Farm located in different places of Morang.
Workshop on exploring AI in filmmaking held
A two-day workshop titled ‘Cinematic AI: From Script to Scr
Nation
Contractors directed for timely completion of Saptari roads
A monitoring and inspection initiative has been carried out at various locations in Saptari under the leadership of Chief District Officer Tuwaraj Pokharel. During the inspection, unfinished road project
KC, senior most member of HoR, taking oath today
President Ramchandra Paudel is scheduled to administer the oath of office and secrecy to the senior most member of the House of Representatives (HoR), Arjun Narsing KC, today.
Bird flu detected in five places of Morang district
The authority confirmed bird flu in the chicken belonging to Dahal Agro Farm, Haleshi Mahadev Farm, Athiyabari Farm, A to Z Farm and Kamakhya Poultry Farm located in different places of Morang.
Minister Chaulagain inspects Bheri Corridor
Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Madhav Prasad Chaulagain, had a field monitoring of the Bheri Corridor. He began the inspection of the roadway from Pasagad of Bheri municipality-4 of Jajarkot district to Dunai, headquarters of Dolpa district.
World
Russia launches 400 drones in Ukraine
A major Russian drone and missile attack on civilian areas of Ukraine killed four people and injured at least 27, officials said Tuesday, while Moscow's army stepped up efforts to break through Ukrainian front-line defenses in what could be the start of an anticipated spring ground offensive.
Business
Potato price plummets amid rising imports
Farmers in Panchkhal Municipality of Kavrepalanchowk district are facing growing concerns as potato price continues to decline, leaving them unable to recover even basic production costs. Local farmers report tha
Dhankuta farmers attracted to banana cultivation
Shukraraj Rai, a farmer from Pakhribas Municipality-9 in Dhankuta, has started banana farming on approximately 40 ropanis of land. He turned to banana cultivation after facing a shortage of labour for paddy and other crops. The
Rahughat hydropower project nears completion in Myagdi
The construction of the 40-megawatt Rahughat Hydropower Project in Raghuganga Rural Municipality–3 of Myagdi district has reached its final stage, with major works progressing rapidly toward completion.
Asia's economy expected to expand 4.5 pct in 2026: report
Asia's share of global GDP is projected to continue its upward trajectory, rising from 49.2 percent in 2025 to 49.7 percent in 2026 on a purchasing power parity basis, according to the report titled "Asian Economic Outlook and Integration Progress Annual Report 2026."
Sports
Police, Bagmati record big wins in PM Cup
Nepal Police Club and Bagmati Province recorded emphatic victories in the Prime Minister Cup National Cricket Tournament on Tuesday. At the Mulpani ground, Police thrashed Nep
Interview
Neither old parties need to panic nor new ones gloat over, PM Karki cautions
Prime Minister Sushila Karki had taken up the responsibility of the head of the executive when the country was in difficult circumstances and has successfully fulfilled the task of conducting the House of Representatives election within the stipulated time.
Growing heart disease raises health concerns in Nepal, Dr. Bhattarai
In recent years, heart disease has been increasing in Nepal. Among non-communicable diseases, heart disease ranks first. The growing burden of non-communicable diseases worldwide has significantly affected Nepal as well. Many people i
Society
3,500 projects proposed for equalization and special grants
According to the National Planning Commission (NPC), local levels have proposed 3,358 projects and programmes and the provinces 140 projects and programmes for this purpose.