- Thursday, 12 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Health Reforms Underway
The government has taken a series of measures to revamp the health sector plagued by geographic disparity, chronic underfunding, human resource crunch, and weak government-level coordination. It is striving to ensure accessible, equita
India face Bumrah dilemma as England search for top order stability
India must make a crucial call on the fitness of star pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. England can clinch the se
Kathmandu Veg Fest on July 26
Sneha’s Care, an animal welfare organisation, is organising the 5th Kathmandu Veg Fest on July 26 on the premises of Utpla Café, Bouddha. This year's Veg Fest aims to raise awaren
Beauty of Ganzi can now be viewed in Pokhara
The scenic beauty of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in western Sichuan Province, China, can now be viewed in Pokhara. Known for its distinct natural landscape
Differences stall School Education, Civil Service Bill
The future of the long-awaited School Education Bill has been pushed into further uncertainty, as the government continues to delay its endorsement despite repeated commitments. The Education Ministry, under Raghuji Pant, ha
New bird species recorded in Bhaktapur
A new bird species for Nepal, the Siberian Sand Plover (Charadrius mongolus), has been recorded in Simi Manohara plains of Bhaktapur, located at an elevation of 1,399 metres near Sundarighat. “This bird is not only a new recor
UML meeting concludes, decides not to renew Bhandari's membership
The central committee meeting of the CPN-UML concluded Tuesday late night, deciding not to allow former President Bidya Devi Bhandari to return to active party politics and endorsing the party statute amendment proposal.
Tamghas-Chhaldi section of Madan Bhandari Highway in sorry state
The deteriorating condition of the Madan Bhandari Highway, particularly along the Tamghas-Chhaldi section, has significantly increased the risk of road accidents, with potholes and water-filled depressions causing inconveniences to daily commuters.
Extreme heat waves spark climate emergencies worldwide
A new heat wave alert has sounded worldwide as Europe and the Middle East are battling an extremely scorching heat wave this week, prompting various climate emergencies in many countries. According to t
Five organisations agree for construction of power projects, transmission line in West Seti Corridor
A multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed for hydropower development and the construction of a 400 kV transmission line in the West Seti Corridor. The MoU was signed among five institution
Share market investor Agrawal arrested
Share market investor Dipendra Agrawal was arrested on charges of fraud and criminal breach of trust. He was taken into custody from Tokha, Kathmandu, on Monday. According to Kathmandu Metropolitan Poli
Bangladesh defend SAFF U20 Women’s title
A stunning four-goal performance by Sagorika powered host nation Bangladesh to a 4-0 win over Nepal in the final match of the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship on Monday. The victory secured Bangladesh’s fifth title and an unbeaten run throughout the tournament.
Our cultures are open museums: Minister Pandey
Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey has said that creative initiatives in memory of renowned musician Arun Thapa have helped raise cultural awareness and consciousness within Nepali society.
NGOs, working to help quake victims in Jajarkot return
Around 25 organisations, which were working to provide immediate relief, rescue, and temporary housing in the district following the earthquake, have now left the district. These NGOs and INGOs had entered the dis
Devotees throng Shiva temples across Nepal on first Monday of Shrawan
Shiva temples across the country were crowded with devotees on Monday. A large number of devotees thronged Pashupatinath in Kathmandu, Pindeshwar in Dharan, Arjundhara in Jhapa, Devghat in Tanahun and Halesi in Khotang on the first Monday of Shrawan. Women fast on Mondays of this month and visit nearby Shiva temples.
