- Saturday, 7 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Navigating Geopolitics
In a casual small talk, I directed a question to one of my colleagues. I asked whether there was anything our political actors could do to bring the widespread spillover effects of geopolitics down to a bare minimu
Empty Promises
Education has long been a significant component of the political parties' election manifestos. They have promised to expand access to quality education, enhance teachers' capacity, provide technology-friendl
US forces to complete Syria withdrawal
US forces that led the coalition against the Islamic State group will complete their withdrawal from Syria within a month, three sources told AFP on Monday, as they began leaving a major base. The withdrawal co
Police HQ launches AI-AAC cell
Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics Cell (AI-AAC) at the Nepal Police Headquarters in Naxal during a ceremony on Monday evening. Du
Initiative to operate tea testing, promotion centre
An initiative has been taken to bring a tea testing, promotion and research centre built in Kanyam of Suryodaya Municipality-7, Ilam, into operation. The provincial government has taken initiative to oper ate the tea testing, promotion and research centre, w
19 dead in Dhadhing bus mishap, probe committee formed
In yet another fatal bus accident near Charaundi of Beni Ghat-Rorang Rural Municipality-7, Dhading, along the Prithvi Highway, 19 passengers died at 1: 30 am on Monday.
Aathpahariya homestays emerge as a cultural hub
A little away from the hustle and modern noise of the city, there is a village in Dhankuta where one can experience the indigenous culture and unique lifestyle. The ‘Syaule Sipting Aathpahariya Com
Hungry SAfrica 'want more' after statement T20 win
A hungry South Africa will "keep wanting more" after their statement victory over co-hosts India at the T20 World Cup earmarked Aiden Markram's side as serious title contenders. India were swept aside by 7
Maize cultivation expands in Morang as productivity rises
While candidates, leaders, and party workers have been busy with the House of Representatives election, the maize farmers of southern Morang have not been effected by it.
Snow-covered Mustang road to be reopened for voters
Authorities have decided to clear snow from the Mustang-Dolpa road linking Sangta village in Ward No. 5 of Waragung Muktikshetra Rural Municipality, Mustang district, within this week to make it ea
Danish military evacuates US submariner from Greenland
Denmark's military says its arctic command forces evacuated a crew member of a U.S. submarine off the coast of Greenland for urgent medical treatment. The Danish Joint Arctic
Sydney's 'Solar sheep' help rural Australia go green
More than 30,000 solar panels are deployed across approximately 50 hectares at Warren's farm on the outskirts of Dubbo, around 400 kilometres (250 miles) west of Sydney. The farmer and lan
Saptari's 209 polling stations highly sensitive
For the House of Representatives elections to be held on March 5, 209 of the 298 polling stations in Saptari have been placed on the list of highly sensitive ones based on security analysis.
Pakistan strikes Afghanistan border
Islamabad said it carried out strikes along the border with Afghanistan early Sunday, targeting what it called hideouts of Pakistani militants it blamed for recent attacks inside Pakistan. The Afghan Red Cres
Kathmandu maps 509 original names in 10 wards
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has identified the original and ancient names of 509 locations within 10 wards of the metropolis, marking a significant step toward preserving the capital’s historical and cultural identity. According to the Heritage and Tourism Department, the names were d
