- Tuesday, 10 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Shared Responsibility
The world has undergone phenomenal changes, driven by technological innovation, demographic mobility and environmental degradation. The growing inequalities, poverty and exclusio
NCC, WB discuss investment in Nepal
The Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) and the World Bank Group have deliberated on the state of Nepal’s private sector, investment opportunities, and current challenges.
With rising tourists, Lukla witnesses over 160 flights a day
The Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, one of the busiest airports in the mountainous region, is experiencing a sharp rise in air traffic as the number of tourists visiting the area has surged.
Nepali Communist Party formed forging 10 left parties
Ten communist parties, including the CPN (Maoist Centre) and the CPN (Unified Socialist), have finally merged to form a new political force, the Nepali Communist Party (NCP).
Floods and landslides inflict over Rs. 11 billion in losses in Ilam
The floods and landslides that struck Ilam on October 4, 2025, have caused damages worth over Rs. 11.81 billion, according to official assessments. The worst-affected sectors include electricity, irrigation, drinking water and agriculture.
Typhoon kills 26 in Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi has left at least 26 people dead in the Philippines, mostly in flooding set off by the storm, which barreled across the central part of the country on Tuesday, disaster
UNESCO strengthens community-led biodiversity monitoring in Kanchenjunga
A two-day workshop on the Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF) Project, focused on community engagement for Biodiversity Conservation in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, has concluded in Phungling.
Subedi to be presented SAARC Lifetime Achievement Award
Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature (FOSWAL) has announced that Prof. Abhi Subedi from Nepal along with Madhav Kaushik and Ashis Nandi (both from India) will receive SAARC Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2025.
Ukrainian drones reach deep inside Russia
Ukrainian long-range drones attacked an industrial plant around 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) inside Russia, local officials said Tuesday, while Ukraine's army remained locked in an intense
Humla Hospital sets a record, completing surgery
A woman has undergone successful surgery for the first time in the remote Himalayan district of Humla. Locals said that the district has achieve
Starbucks sells 60% stake in China
Starbucks said Monday it is forming a joint venture with Chinese investment firm Boyu Capital to operate Starbucks stores in China. Under the agreemen
Ugratara fair begins in Dadeldhura
Ugratara Bhagawati Temple, which is believed to have a spiritual connection with Mount Kailash and the famous temple of Bholenath, Badrinath, is hosting a grand fair, Dehijaat, on Wednesday.
Xhaka lifts Sunderland into fourth after Everton draw
Sunderland climbed into the Premier League's top four after Granit Xhaka's deflected strike salvaged a 1-1 draw at home to Everton on Monday. The Black Cats would h
Principles Matter In Politics
It has been a platitude to say that Nepali politics has been disparaged for some years due to the absence of accountability, rampant corruption, and personal gains through position and
The Perils Of Riding The Lion
“One who rides a lion doesn’t dare dismount it.” Even a freelancer like this lesser mortal knows that panthera leo cannot survive on grass and other flora, so there’s no need to cross-check
