- Saturday, 14 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Police officers instructed to respect rights when controlling crowd
In anticipation of a pre-scheduled demonstration by the pro-royalist groups in the capital, Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Nepal Police Tek Bahadur Tamang, who is also chief of the Kathmandu Valley Pol
Release of Mahabhoj postponed
Producers of Mahabhoj have postponed the release citing the country’s current adverse situation. The film was scheduled to be released nationwide on Thursday. In light of the ongoing protests and worsening
One held with 12 kg of silver
One person has been arrested in Kathmandu with 12 kilograms of silver. On Monday night, a person was apprehended a
One killed, 48 wounded as forces open fire on Gaza crowd
At least one Palestinian was killed and 48 others wounded when forces opened fire on a crowd overrunning a new aid distribution site in the Gaza Strip set up by an Israeli and U.S.-backed foundation, Gaza's Health Ministry said Wednesday.
Make or break for ageing Inter in Champions League final
Inter Milan might not be favourites for the Champions League final but their thrilling run to Saturday's showdown with Paris Saint-Germain has shown the ageing Italian outfit can mix it with the best.
French artists to perform at Annapurna base camp
French artists are set to perform a musical tribute at the Annapurna base camp in honour of Maurice Herzog, the first climber to summit the mountain. The performance is part of the Diamond Jubilee
SpaceX launches another Starship rocket
After back-to-back explosions, SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship again on Tuesday evening, but fell short of the main objectives when the spacecraft tumbled out of control and broke apart.
‘Shun pollution to pay respect to mountains’
Glaciers in the Sagarmatha (Everest) region are melting at an alarming rate, so climbers are calling for greater concern about plastic pollution in the area and more respect for this vital water tower.
US Ambassador calls on Energy Minister Khadka
US Ambassador to Nepal Dean R. Thompson called on Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Dipak Khadka on Wednesday. In the meeting held at the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, various aspects of energy cooperation between the two countries and the implementation of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project were discussed.
Alternative Politics In Teething Trouble
Nepal’s political parties are led by septuagenarian leaders, and they have been holding on to the leadership position invariably for the last many decades. This phenomenon has largely more or less occupi
Global Housing Crisis Demands Bold Action
We are living through a global housing crisis that is worsening by the day. Nearly 3 billion people lack access to adequate housing, secure land, and even the most basic services like water and sanitation. If left unaddressed, this crisis constitutes a humanitarian emergency. As 193 countries convene in Nairobi for the resumed second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly, placing housing, land, and basic serv
Wear A Quality Helmet
Nepal's highways are turning into death traps, with an increased number of motorbike accidents causing a public health crisis. Motorbikes, outnumbering more than 80 per cent of the country's registered vehicles,
People's Sovereignty
The country is observing the Republic Day today (Thursday) amidst various programmes. This is a day when the Nepali people attained full sovereignty. Nepal’s democracy often faced a threat from the dictator
Paolini through, Alcaraz battles into third round
Jasmine Paolini moved into the French Open third round on Wednesday as defending champion Carlos Alcaraz was made to work hard in his second round clash at the French Open. Paolini, last year's runner-up, brushed aside Ajla Tom
Jiba Lamichhane presented Uttam Shanti Puraskar
Writer Jiba Lamichhane was recently awarded the ‘Uttam Shanti Puraskar-2081’ for his travel memoir Akshat Antarctica in Kathmandu. The book chronicles Lamichhane’s journey to Antarctica, based on his 12-day expedition through the frozen continent last year.
