- Saturday, 7 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Shanaka fireworks as Sri Lanka thrash Oman
Dasun Shanaka hammered the fastest half-century by a Sri Lankan in T20Is as the co-hosts thrashed Oman by 105 runs at the World Cup on Thursday in Pallekele for their second win in Group B. The 2014 champi
Paris show reflects surging demand for no and low alcohol drinks
As a French teetotaler, Justine Bobin knows how challenging it can be to not drink in a country where wine, beer and other boozy beverages still lubricate many social interactions, even if France is less hooked on alcohol than it used to be.
7th National Children’s Theatre Festival underway
The 17th National Children’s Theatre Festival is currently underway at the Russian House in Kathmandu. The festival, which began on February 9, will conclude on February 14.
Italy crush Nepal for historic first win at T20 World Cup
Nepal’s batting, which won admirers in their spirited display against England on 8 February, failed to replicate that form against debutants Italy in their second Group C fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Thursday.
Blasting begins to clear Mahabhir cliff linking Diktel to Tarai
Work has begun to blast and clear the Mahabhir cliff, which has been obstructing the shortest road linking the district headquarters Diktel with the eastern Tarai. The road connection had remained incomple
Tourism poetry symposium held
Four organisations jointly featured a tourism poetry symposium in the serene site of Pharping, Kathmandu, recently. The programme was jointly organised by Su
FDB, NTB ink agreement to promote film tourism
Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the Film Development Board (FDB) have signed a four-point Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote Nepal’s tourism through films. According to the MOU inked in Kathmand
9 dead in Canada school shooting
A shooting at a school in remote northern British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday. A woman believed by police to be the shooter was also found dead, apparently from a self-inflicted wound.
Ghorahi-Tulsipur road recurrent election agenda
The Ghorahi-Tulsipur four-lane road, which had been a recurring campaign issue in previous elections, has once again emerged as a key election agenda in this year’s House of Representatives election. Political parties have begun
Nepal eye Italy victory to revive Super Eight hopes
Nepal’s national cricket team will be feeling the heat in their second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, having already captured cricket world's attention with a near-upset against world No. 3 England in their opener on 8 February.
Sharat Singh's unending tryst with elections from early 1980s
Nepal’s political history has been shaped by constant change, movements and experimentation. Amid this shifting landscape, only a few figures have consistently subjected themselves to the people’s verdict regardless of the governing
Iran commemorates revolution amid tensions
Iran marked the 47th anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution on Wednesday as the country's theocracy remains under pressure, both from U.S. President Donald Trump who suggested sending another aircraft carrier group to the Mid
'No need of prior approval for poll security deployment'
Inspector General of the Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal, Raju Aryal, has instructed personnel to mobilise immediately during the election period as required by the security situation, without waiting for prior approval.
Manifestos Must Prioritise Education
As the nation moves closer to another election, political activities have intensified across the country. Leaders of major political parties are busy visiting voters, addressing gatherings, and making verbal promises. However, one impor
Era Of Durable Peace Coming To An End?
Is the period of Long Peace, marked by the absence of major wars between great powers since the end of World War II (1945), coming to an end? What do the latest developments in Venezuela, Syria, Iraq, Ukraine, Palestine, Iran, Greenland and our very own backyard—you see, having subcontinent-size countries as neighbours has its unique ‘advantages’—indicate? What factors/developments are giving rise to yet another crisis in a world where humans across gene
