- Thursday, 12 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Pakistan restores electricity in flood affected area
Pakistan restored 70% of electricity and reopened damaged roads in the north and northwest after flash floods killed more than 300 people, officials said Tuesday. Information Minister
Nikhil in India for his Acharya
Actor and director Nikhil Upreti has left for India for the shooting of his dream project, Acharya. Nikhil, along with the production team, depa
China begins paving road on Nepali side
China has started paving the road on the Nepali side at the Hilsa border area. Earlier, in November, China completed the construction of the Miteri Bridge connecting the two countries. Following the agreement, they have now begun paving the road from the bridge towards Nepal.
Markram, Maharaj lead SA to crushing win over Australia in ODI series-opener
Aiden Markram hit 82 before left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj tore through Australia's new-look batting order as South Africa claimed the One-Day International series opener by 98 runs in Cairns on Tuesday. Sent in to bat, Mark
Dialysis service begins in KIHS
The dialysis service for renal patients has been initiated at the Karnali Institute of Health Sciences (KIHS). The service commenced in full capacity two years after the installation of the equipment.
'Alokmaya Surya' released
Transworld Publications has brought out an anthology on the personality and creative legacy of Panauti–based litterateur Suryaprasad Lakoju in Nepali. Senior culture expert Hariram Joshi made the book public amid a crowded presence of literay figures organised by the Society of Suryodaya Ex-
Geologists fail to measure Ventina glacier
Italy's Ventina glacier, one of the biggest in northern Lombardy, has melted so much due to climate change that geologists can no longer measure it the way they have for the past 130 years. After this year's ho
Russia, Nepal Eye Deeper Ties
Over the past two years, the West has launched what many call the most aggressive sanctions campaign in modern history against Russia, its economy, its energy sector, its finance, its transport, and even its culture. The goal was simple: i
Ground Laid For PM Oli’s India Trip
Nepal and India have always been independent sovereign nations. Unlike India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, which were once part of a single entity later divided by the British Raj, Nepal has historically stood apart. Yet, in the present context
Day Of Fasting And Faith
It is the month of Bhadra and Nepali ladies are seen dressed in their finery as they shuttle from one Teej party to another. It is not just within Nepal; Nepali girls and women throughout the world will be attending parties, enjoying the compa
KMC's Anti-smoking Move
In a welcome move, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has imposed a ban on smoking in public places effective from August 17. The much-sought-after restriction is expected to reduce the health risks of people in the capital city, whic
Nepal clinch first victory in Top End T20 Series
Nepal finally got off the mark in the Top End T20 Series in Darwin, Australia, securing their maiden victory on Tuesday after three consecutive defeats. The Nepali side thrashed Hobart Hurricanes A
Yomari officially listed in intangible cultural heritage
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) has officially listed Yomari, a traditional dish of the Newar community, as an intangible cultural heritage. This recognition follows the efforts of the
PM Oli urges youth to engage in innovation, production
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that there is no reason for entrepreneurs to be dissatisfied with the current business environment in the country. Addressing the inauguration of the 17th edit
HKH parliamentarians urge urgent regional cooperation for climate action
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Parliamentarians’ Meet-2025 concluded in Kathmandu on Tuesday with a strong message of urgency calling deeper regional cooperation to address shared environmental, social and economic challenges across the HKH region.
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