- Wednesday, 29 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
250 missing in Andaman boat capsize
At least 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, were missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea recently on the way to Malaysia, according to the U.N. refugee and migration agencies.
Sindoor Jatra celebrated in Madhyapur Thimi
Residents of Madhyapur Thimi joyously celebrated Sindoor Jatra on Wednesday. The festival is observed annually by the Newar community in Madhyapur Thimi on Baisakh 2.
Give Diplomacy A Chance In Middle East
Back-channel negotiations held under the auspices of Pakistan had nudged both the US and Iran last week to agree to halt the war for at least two weeks, with prospects of enduring de-escalation for peace and
New Education Policy Under Scrutiny
One of the agenda items in the 100-point governance reform work plan, the point also reiterated in the ‘national commitment’ paper unveiled on March 14 by the government, relates to keeping schools and c
Justice For Inisha
The brutal rape and murder of sixteen-year-old Inisha BK in Surkhet has recently sparked a massive wave of national grief and public anger. Social media platforms like TikTok are currently filled with videos expo
Consensual Approach
The new government, led by Balendra Shah, has adopted a consensual approach to spur development, good governance, and social justice. The initiative to take all national political forces into confidence regarding
PSG, Atletico reach semifinals
Paris Saint-Germain's grip on the Champions League trophy remains strong. The defending cham
Literature: 'Mirror to society'
The Gandaki Literary Foundation Tanahun has honoured two distinguished littérateurs for their outstanding contributions to literature, language and culture. The awards were presented on Wednesday in Da
Two brothers granted citizenship in mother’s name
Two brothers in Taplejung have been granted Nepali citizenship in their mother’s name. The brothers, from the same household in Sirijangha Rural Municipality-8, Yamphudin, received their citizenship certificates through their mother’s identity.
Halkarapurwa: A village of 34 families raising over 600 buffaloes
Halkarapurwa village, located in Duduwa Rural Municipality-3, has emerged as a leading buffalo-rearing village in Banke District. Despite having only 34 households,
First Int'l Wellness Day marked
The first International Arogya (wellness) Day was celebrated at the Army Pavilion, Tundikhel, on Wednesday, following its recognition by the United Nations. On the occasion, Minister for Culture, Touris
Humla residents air grievances against police treatment
Local residents in Humla have voiced a series of complaints against the police during a public hearing programme organised by the district police. Participants raised concerns over domest
Nepal women depart for ICC Challenge Trophy in Rwanda
Nepal’s national women’s cricket team left for Rwanda on Wednesday to compete in the ICC Women’s Challenge Trophy. The tournament runs from 18 April to 1 May
Folk singer Pariyar honoured
During the ninth Smart Village Invitational Gold Cup- 2026 and a series of cultural programmes held in Ghalegaun, recognised as a model tourist village of SAARC nations, four individuals, including folk singer Raju Pariyar, were honoured.
Daunne highway blacktopping to complete before monsoon
Travel along the Narayanghat–Butwal section of the East–West Highway is expected to be easier during the upcoming monsoon compared to previous years, according to the project office.
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