- Monday, 4 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Gathamuga: The burning of demon effigy
During the day of Gathamuga or Ghantakarna, traditional marketplaces including Ason, Naradevi, Jaisidegal and Maru burst with activities. Street vendors line the streets, selling rings, iron nails, henna, black bangles, and puja materi
Nepal, China sign four MOUs for vital health, other projects
A delegation of China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) led by its Chairman Chen Xiaodong met with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel on Monday.
Six months on, Manma’s main road to market still blocked
It has been six months since the main road leading to Manma Bazaar, the administrative headquarters of Kalikot district, was rendered impassable. The road still remains unrepaired. The obstruction occurred in early Februa
Nepal wins ICC Global Award for Digital Fan Engagement
Nepal has been awarded the ICC Global Award for Digital Fan Engagement of the Year for the second year in a row. The honour was presented on Saturday at the ICC Annual Conference held in Singapore.
Bijukchhen’s 'Letters From Jail' launched
Narayan Man Bijukchhen 'Rohit', Chairman of Nepal Workers and Peasants' Party, has brought out a new book titled 'Letters From Jail'. The book is English translation of his celebrated book 'Jail Ka Chithiharu' in Nepali published in 2012. The English translation is done by translator Anu Raj Joshi. Joshi is son of culture expert late Satya Mohan Joshi. The book launched on Friday contains 25 l
Nhyoo Bajracharya to feature in Paleti
The musical programme Paleti, regularly organised on the last Friday of every English month, will feature the renowned music composer Nhyoo Bajracharya this time. Scheduled for the last Friday and Saturday (
Shaman fair held to protect Eastern Rukum village
Locals of Lugum village in Bhume Rural Municipality-1, Eastern Rukum, held their traditional annual Jhankri Mela (Shaman Festival) on Saturday as part of efforts to protect the village from natural disasters and evil spirits.
NEPSE makes an impressive rebound
The stock market witnessed a remarkable surge in trading volume on Sunday, as shares worth Rs. 21.46 billion were transacted—the highest daily turnover in nearly a year. According to Nepal Stock Exchange, about
First horror film festival of Nepal from October 31
A horror, fantasy, and folklore film festival is set to be organised in Nepal for the first time. According to festival director Rasik Pathak, the festival is scheduled to take place in Kathmandu from October 31 to November 2.
Down to 10, Germany edge France on penalties to reach Euro 2025 semis
France were left lamenting another European exit at the hands of Germany on Saturday in a stunning 6-5 penalty shootout loss in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals, leaving Les Bleues still searching for their first major tournament title.
Heavy rains in SKorea leave 14 dead
Torrential rains that slammed South Korea for five days have left 14 people dead and 12 others missing, the government said Sunday. One person was killed on Sund
‘Momo Ka Pailaharu’ launched in London
A book ‘Momo Ka Pailaharu’ written by Binod Baral, was launched recently at the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival, held at the Business Design Centre, London. Baral, who lives in London, is widely known
Over 10,000 Humla locals obtain border pass to enter Taklakot
Over 10,000 residents of Humla district have obtained border passes to travel to Taklakot in neighbouring Tibet Autonomous Region of China for employment and trade purposes. The district administration has iss
Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion
Oleksandr Usyk cemented his status as the outstanding heavyweight of his generation with an emphatic fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois in their undisputed world title bout at London's Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Water tanks replace springs on Serbian mountain amid drought
A severe drought this summer has left over 1,000 cows and horses without water on a mountain in southeast Serbia, forcing the authorities to bring up emergency supplies. The early drought that started in
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