- Wednesday, 29 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Iran war hits food, flights and supply chains
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered by the war in the Middle East hasn't just affected oil prices. Despite a provisional reopening during the current 10-day ceasefire, global supplies of jet fuel, fertil
US backs South Africa rare earths project
Two enormous sandlike dunes at an old chemical processing plant in South Africa are at the center of an exploratory U.S.-backed project to extract highly sought-after rare earth elements from industrial mining waste.
Nepali women crush Italy by 50 runs
Nepal bounced back at the ICC Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy with a 50-run win over Italy in Kigali, Rwanda, on Sunday. The Nepali women had opened the tournament
Dhimals mark Jatri festival
The Jatri (Sirijat), the main festival of the Dhimals who settled in Jhapa and Morang after clearing forests, began on April 15 (Baisakh 2). According to the Bikram Sammat calendar
Farmers compensated for livestock losses
Kajang Gyacho Gurung, a farmer in Upper Mustang, lost 28 sheep and goats in a single night to a snow leopard attack on April 8. The predator jumped over a fenced wall and entered the shed, killing both adult animals and young ones.
Spring ascent begins on Annapurna-I, Dhaulagiri
The spring climbing season has commenced on Annapurna-I and Dhaulagiri located in Myagdi. The first ascents of the season have been
NC objects to mandatory customs duties on goods
The Nepali Congress has expressed serious concern over recent incidents in Nepal’s border areas where mandatory customs duties are being imposed on household and personal-use goods valued above Rs. 100.
Sundial becomes Rapti Shanti Udhyan's attraction
A large statue of Gautama Buddha stands inside Rapti Shanti Udhyan, located in Ward No. 7 of Tulsipur Sub Metropolitan City. Established in the former Rapti Zone, once the origin point of the Maoist insurg
Rani Customs point remains flexible for shoppers
While the government claims to have tightened controls at border points to curb revenue leakage, it remains relatively easy for Nepali consumers to bring
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Home Ministry directs DAOs for service reforms
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has instructed District Administration Offices (DAOs) to establish appropriate service counters for new citizenship issuance and duplication, passports, national identit
Badimalika Municipal Assembly unveils policy and programmes
Badimalika Municipality's 19th municipal assembly unveiled annual policy and programmes for the fiscal year 2025/26 (2082/83). Mayor Amar Bahadur Khadka tabled the document during the meeting.
Rural farmers drawn to sugarcane farming and jaggery production
Farmers in the rural areas of Dadeldhura have been increasingly attracted to sugarcane farming and the production of jaggery. As jaggery can be stored and sold for years
Poetry Collage features Upreti
The first edition of the Poetry Collage, an event focused on contemporary poetry, organised by Kavitaaya Layku, was held recently at Nepal Bhasa Manka Khala in Bijeshwori, Kathmandu.
Shrestha defends Half Marathon title
Nepal’s long-distance runner Santoshi Shrestha, popularly known as the Golden Girl, has claimed two titles within five days. After winning the women’s 3000m with a n
Tanahun marks Matatirtha Aunsi with devotional cow feeding
Devotees in Tanahun observed Mata Tirtha Aunsi (Mother's Day) by offering food to cows on Friday. Recognising cows as revered maternal figures within the Hindu religion and culture, numerous people visite
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