- Wednesday, 11 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Two Americans, a Japanese win Nobel Prize in medicine
Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance. Brunkow, 64, is a se
Preparations complete for Uttargandaki Mahamela, Damodar Religious Festival
Preparations have been completed for the grand Uttargandaki Mahamela and Damodar Religious Festival 2025. The Mahamela and festival will begin on Tuesday alon
Haaland fires Man City to win at Brentford
Erling Haaland carried Manchester City to within three points of Premier League leaders Arsenal with the only goal at Brentford, while Crystal Palace's 19-game unbeaten run was ended by a 2-1 defeat to Everton on Sunday.
Govt committed to boosting private sector confidence: FM Khanal
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal has reiterated the government's commitment to continuously support and uplift the morale of the private sector. Speaking at a meeting with the President
Migrating Demoiselle Cranes seen in Kailali's skies
Demoiselle Cranes, locally known as Karyangkurung, have begun appearing in Nepal’s skies as they fly thousands of kilometres from the Arctic towards India each year.
EC announces HoR election schedule
The Election Commission (EC) has announced the schedule for the upcoming elections to the House of Representatives (HoR), slated for March 5, 2026. Spokesperson for the Election Commission
Oxygen plant closure hampers patients
After the outbreak of COVID-19, Rapti Provincial Hospital began producing oxygen from two oxygen plants. Among them, the plant provided by the Nepal Red Cross Society faced production problems, causing difficulties for patients who rely on oxygen.
Nobel Prize winners will be announced next week
The Nobel Prize winners will be announced next week. The awards are considered among the world's most prestigious honours for achievements in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature, economic
Asian Cup Qualifiers Nepal names final squad against Vietnam
Nepal has named its 23-member squad for the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, where the senior men's national team will face Vietnam in a two-legged tie on 9 and 14 October. Both matches—home and away—will be p
Over 250 households submerged in Saptari, six families relocated
Two days of relentless rainfall have caused widespread flooding across Saptari district, submerging more than 250 households. The worst-hit areas include Saptakoshi Municipality and Tilathi Koiladi Rural Municipality. The floodwaters from the Khando River have eroded parts of th
Rains damage embankments, irrigation canals
Due to the torrential rains on October 3 and 4, around 1,500 metres of embankments were washed away in various places by river erosion, floods, and landslides, causing an estimated damage of Rs. 100 million.
Israel Faces Changed Dynamics
Demonstrators in Israel last week called for an end to the war in Gaza and the release of hostages. Criticisms of the killings of civilians in Palestine have increased in many countries. That protest rallies should be
Nepal At Make Or Break Crossroads
On March 5, 2026, Nepal will hold yet another election, but to call it ‘just another’, however, would be a disservice to the critical moment we stand in. Every election in our history has carried significance, but this o
Colourism Still Persists
“Nani has a light complexion; whatever she wears will suit her!” These are the most common words I hear whenever I try on a shirt in a Nepali shop. Every other season, a skincare brand launches its new product
Monsoon Havoc
Heavy rainfall since Friday evening has brought normal life to a grinding halt across the nation. At least 40 people have lost their lives in floods and landslides triggered by the incessant rainfall. Over 38 people
