- Wednesday, 29 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Farmers attracted to apple farming
Farmers in Bajura are showing a growing interest in apple farming. In the past, due to the lack of road access in rural areas, local farmers had little enthusiasm for cultivating apples. However, with the expansion of road ne
New Diamond into final
New Diamond Youth Sports Club clinched their fourth successive win to book a place in the women’s final of the 10th PM Cup NVA League. They sealed their spot with a 25–21, 20–25,
Abhilashi's 'Dahad' unveiled
A short story collection titled 'Dahad', penned by Nabin Abhilashi, was launched amid an event in the capital. Litterateurs Narayan Dhakal, Rajkumar Baniya, Kumari Lama and auth
Bajura's Ranisain emerges as tourist hub
Ranisain, a scenic destination in Bajura, has recently begun providing employment opportunities for unemployed youth in the area. Although known for its natural beauty, Ra
Banke forest fire affects 4,500 hectares of land
Forest fires have erupted in fourteen community forests, including two block forests, within the Banke district, impacting approximately 4,500 hectares of land, as reported by the Division Forest Office, Banke.
Nepal women stun Rwanda with 38‑run win
Nepal’s women’s cricket team registered their third victory at the ICC Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy with a 38‑run win over hosts Rwanda in Kigali on Tuesday. With three wins and three defeats from six outings, Nepal sit third on six points, trailing the USA and Rwanda.
Dhungel brings out 'Chamatkriti'
Writer Rammani Dhungle has come up with a collection of one-act plays titled 'Chamatkriti' in Nepali. In an event organised by Phemkumari-Dorn
1,136 families contact to get registered as landless
A total of 1,136 families have come into contact with government authorities seeking to be listed as landless following recent evacuation drive in the Kathmandu Valley. According to KVDA Development Commissi
New Govt. Diplomatic Tone
Foreign policy is part of the broader national strategy, whereas diplomacy is a tool. The first and foremost strategy of any country is to ensure its survival and independence or broader national interest. Based on foreign policy prio
Planning, Consultation Must Precede Action
Nepal’s youth-led government, enjoying almost two-thirds majority, has just crossed a month in office. During these 30 days, Prime Minister Shah’s growing global recognition, including being listed among influential global figures, has elevated e
Vehicle-free Asan
A bustling open-air market square where traditional Newari architecture welcomes a tide of vendors and shoppers, Asan is a historic area of Kathmandu. Situated at the heart of the capital of Nepal, it is a commercial, religious and cultural
Bold Reform Necessary
The ‘Current Economic Status of Nepal 2083’, unveiled by the Ministry of Finance, shows the sobering glimpse of a nation grappling with deep-rooted structural woes. The document points out the major challenges that the Nepali economy has
Resource shortage cripples Gurukuls
With a shortage of priests in rural areas, the younger generation has recently shown increasing interest in Gurukul education. However, as per Vedic tradition, Gurukul education is meant to be free, making it difficult to meet the expenses required to run such institutions.
NCC offer inputs for budget
The Nepal Chamber of Commerce has submitted suggestions to Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle in regard to the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27. A delegation led by NCC President Kamlesh
Speaker Aryal reaffirms one China policy
Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Zhang Maoming, paid a courtesy call on the Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal, in Kathmandu, with discussions focusing on Nepal-China relations, parliamentary cooperation and regional and global issues.
