- Monday, 30 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Bangalore beat Lucknow in low-scoring IPL game
Royal Challengers Bangalore read a slow pitch perfectly and successfully defended 126 runs against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League on Monday. Bangalore's 126-9 looked under par at the halfway mark, but Lucknow's counter-charge didn't work on a tricky home track and it was bowled out for 108 in the final over.
Russia missile attack on Ukraine injures 34, damages homes
Russia launched its second large salvo of missiles at Ukraine in recent days early Monday, damaging buildings, killing two people and wounding 40 in the eastern city of Pavlohrad but failing to hit Kyiv, officials said.
Alia Bhatt makes Met Gala debut in Prabal Gurung gown made with 100K pearls
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt knows how to leave a lasting impression, and for her Met Gala 2023 debut she did that. Channelling her inner prin
APF sets up counter-terrorism unit
Inspector General of the Armed Police Force, Nepal, Raju Aryal has claimed that there is no political interference in the transfer and promotion of personnel within his organisation.
Make Nepali Migrants’ Future Secure
Despite being an age-old natural phenomenon, migration from developing countries to developed ones has become an alarming trend in recent years. This is evident when we see Tribhuvan International Airport filled with thousands of students and workers flying abroad every day. This indicates that if youths are allowed to fly unrestricted, millions might leave for abroad every day, like locusts in swarms.
World Press Freedom Day today
World Press Freedom Day is being observed today across the globe including in Nepal. May 3 each year is marked as the World Press Freedom Day in commemoration of the Windhoek D
Labour Exploitation Still Pervasive
We work for a minimum of 19 hours a day with no weekends and, on top of that, we don’t even get enough to eat.” This is a statement this writer has heard from many Nepali workers in restaurants in different European countries during my ventures to uncover modern day slavery and human trafficking. Recently while having afternoon snacks at a local restaurant in Kathmandu, I heard a loud voice from one of the cooks/waiters asking for food. He was telling another co-worker that he should be given at least three meals a day as he was working there round the clock. As soon as I heard this my ears got raised, as the Nepali cliché says.
Budget For Innovation
The federal government has reached a deal with Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Mahabir Pun on Monday regarding budget allocation for science and innovation sector. On behalf of the government, Deputy Prime Ministe
Appearances Matter
It goes without saying that outer appearances matter. From skin, hair and body, appearance bears a significant aspect in our lives. And today, body image is a growing concern among the youth. For m
Maternity centre built by Sigas women awaits health workers
The locals of Sigas Rural Municipality-6 in Baitadi district have been awaiting health workers in the maternity centre which they have constructed contributing their labour without taking any wage.
Pokharel and Kurup to receive Mahananda Awards
Komal Prasad Pokharel from Jhapa and Sundar Kurup from Ilam will be decorated with Mahananda Awards this year. The Awards were established in memory of linguist Mahananda Sapkota.
Chinese electric vehicle brands expand to global markets
Osamu Furukawa has driven lots of Japanese cars for his business converting classic gasoline-powered models to electric. But his favorite ride is an import: A battery-powered SUV from China's BYD Auto.
Rain may linger in valley for two more days
The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has said that the current weather disturbance is caused by the Westerly as well as local winds. The MFD, under the Department of Hydrolo
Co-Husband receives 100,000 US dollars in Japan
'Co-Husband', a documentary film directed by Ganesh Pandey, has won a Bronze Award of 1,000 US dollars as well as funding 100,000 US dollars at the 5th Meihodo International Youth Visual Media Festival in Kyushu, Japan.
Dhimal youths losing taste for traditional Jatri dishes
Jatri used to be a festival associated with love in the Dhimal community of Jhapa. Young men and women used the fair organised for the festival as an occasion to meet their prospective life partners and express their love by offering them Paan, betel nuts and dates.
