- Saturday, 7 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Fuel depot preparations afoot in Karnali
Preparations have begun to build a provincial-level fuel storage depot in Surkhet for Karnali Province. The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has initiated the process for constructing fuel depot in Surkhet after the province lacked a facility capable of storing fuel even for a few days. A tender has been invited for the const
Farm Park's Magical Aura
As I sit on the bank of the Brisbane River, in the New Farm Park, Australia, the ambience is unspeakable. The temperature is just 26 degrees Celsius. Just to my right and left-hand side, there are small green trees swinging with the wind and d
Austerity For Recovery
The Sushila Karki-led government, formed at the critical political juncture in September last year, is efficiently discharging its historic responsibility. On one hand, it has to conduct the elections slated for March 5 to hand over power to the el
President hails Sunil Thapa's lasting legacy
President Ramchandra Poudel has expressed his grief over the sudden demise of senior actor Sunil Thapa. The President said Thapa’s contributions, w
24th Whitewater Challenge from February 26
The Nepal Association of Rafting Agencies (NARA) is set to organise the Himalayan Whitewater Challenge 2026 and the 50th International Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking Festival from February 26.
West Ham end ManU's winning run
Benjamin Sesko salvaged a 1-1 draw for Manchester United at West Ham as Michael Carrick's perfect start came to an end on Tuesday, while Tottenham's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle pushed Thomas Frank closer to the exit door.
Nepal, Qatar hold business council meeting
The first meeting of the Nepal-Qatar Joint Business Council (JBC), established to institutionally advance bilateral trade and investment between Nepal and Qatar, has concluded in Kathmandu. The meeting held in Chandragiri is expecte
Preparations complete for Mahashivaratri festival
Preparations for the Mahashivaratri festival have been completed, stated the Guthi Sansthan. This year the Mahashivaratri festival falls o
Collective action key to end corruption: President Paudel
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) marked its 35th anniversary on Wednesday with a special programme in Kathmandu, with the slogan ‘Good Governance and Prosperity, People’s Rights; Let Us All Be Responsible for Corruption Control.’
Nepal's social media platform, Global Diary, launched
Global Diary, a social media platform designed by Nepali professionals, was launched in Kathmandu on Wednesday. The developers termed it a complete digit
Nepal and Qatar reaffirm measures to enhance bilateral economic ties
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal on Tuesday held talks with a visiting Qatari delegation led by Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) Board Member Mohamed Bin Ahmed Al Obaidly, focusing on strengthening bilateral investment, trade, and economic cooperation between Nepal and Qatar. The delegation also called on Foreign Minister Balananda Sharma.
Rhododendrons bloom in Humla as early as January
Rhododendrons, which usually bloom in April and May, have blossomed as early as February this year in Humla. The unusual flowering has been
Surya Nepal Open: Rame, Rabi share lead
Rame Magar and Rabi Khadka shared the lead after the opening round of the Surya Nepal Kathmandu Open, the fourth event of the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2025–26, at the par‑68 Royal Nepal Golf Club on Tuesday.
West Bank misery grows as Israel limits work permits
Hanadi Abu Zant hasn't been able to pay rent on her apartment in the occupied West Bank for nearly a year after losing her permit to work inside Israel. When her landlord calls the police on her, she hides in a mosque.
IBN to adopt Swiss Challenge, Hybrid Annuity models
The Investment Board Nepal is going to move forward with preparations to mobilise private sector investment in infrastructure development based on the Swiss Challenge and Hybrid Annuity models.
