- Sunday, 8 February 2026
The Rising Nepal
Deepmala crowned Miss Nepal Hong Kong
Deepmala Kharel Dhakal won the title of Miss Nepal Hong Kong 2026 amid a grand event held in Hong Kong recently. Ashma Kumari KC, the winner of Miss Nepal W
Learning Politics As A Game Of Survival
Nepalis’ability to read between the lines of the political world helps them to survive in its game, craft adaptive strategies and struggle to shape choices prioritising survival and progress. Democratic leaders are supposed to break the wall of si
Psychology Of Making Sound Decisions
Every day we make a myriad of decisions drawing on our conscious and unconscious faculties of the brain. From making mundane choices, such as deciding what to eat, whether to stay or leave, whom to trust, to those that will have pro
Bridge Education Gap
The word “technology” and its implications hang in the tip of everyone in today’s world. Never before in human history has there been such a buzz about how tech can impact, enhance, or corrupt the human way of life. In the midst of all the t
Islamabad bombing kills 24
A massive bombing ripped through a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Pakistan's capital during Friday prayers, killing at least 24 worshippers and wounding nearly a hundred people, officials said. Islamabad police sa
India favourites as T20 World Cup to begin after chaotic build-up
Cricket's T20 World Cup begins Saturday after an acrimonious build‑up overshadowed by political turmoil, with Bangladesh kicked out and Pakistan refusing to face arch-rivals and co-hosts India. When the first ball i
3rd Kathmandu Art, Literature Festival concludes
The third edition of the Kathmandu Art and Literature Festival (KALF), organised by Imperial World School, concluded in Hattigaunda, Kathmandu, on Friday evening, with a two-day celebration of creativity, imagination, and intellectual exploration.
Bardiya locals demand protection from rising wildlife attacks
Locals and families of those killed by leopard attacks in Bardiya have approached the District Administration Office (DAO) demanding justice, as incidents of wildlife attacks have significantly increased in recent times.
Kenya biofuel shutdown ends clean cooking
It was designed to be as simple as buying airtime: a quick tap on the dispenser, a few shillings and a cooking canister refilled. Now, more than 3,000 Koko fuel supply points across Kenya sit idle, with no fuel and no clear answers for the households that relied on them.
Spin woes, injury and poor form dog Australia
Captain Mitchell Marsh insists Australia can put their spin woes behind them at the T20 Cricket World Cup after a morale-sapping series defeat to Pakistan left their preparations in tatters. The 2021 champions
Babita Manandhar comes up with ‘Kaliyugaki Radha’
The folk-modern style song ‘Kaliyugaki Radha’ was released amid a programme held in Kathmandu on Thursday. The song was jointly unveiled by senior sin
Valentine's week starts with Rose Day
Valentine’s Day is celebrated every February 14. The weeklong Valentine's Day festivities begin on February 7, starting with Rose Day. Although Valentine’s Day is not originally a
Gorkhapatra announces scholarships
The Gorkhapatra Corporation (GC) has announced research scholarships for researchers working in various fields related to Gorkhapatra. The scholarships, provided under the Gorkhapatra Academy, will be of two types,
Election fever leaves key offices leaderless
Of the candidates now busy campaigning for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5, 34 have defected from their positions, including the federal ministers. In what is described as a political migrati
Risk Of Fatal Nipah Virus High In Nepal
Nipah virus (NiV) is an emerging virus causing severe zoonosis often characterised by severe respiratory disease and encephalitis. A high mortality rate of 40–75 per cent has been reported, mostly from Asia and Africa. The World Health Organi
