- Saturday, 14 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Provincial Projections
The economic growth rate of all seven provinces of Nepal plays an important role in formulating a national budget. Their economic performance projections have implications for revenue estimates, resource allocat
Ancelotti turns down Neymar
Carlo Ancelotti's first day as Brazil coach included saying "No" to Neymar and a promise to find more improvement from his former Real Madrid striker Vinícius Júnior. Ancelotti was introduced on Monday at a packed press conference in a Rio de Janeiro hotel, and just to ensure he was under no illusions as to his primary task, he was welcomed by Brazil's last two World Cup-winning coaches, 1994's Carlos Alberto Parreira and 2002's Luiz Felipe Scolari. Scolari gave Ancelotti a national team jacket and told the first foreigner in a century to c
‘Misami’ staged in Kathmandu
A play in Dolakha Newar language has been staged for the first time on the stage of Kathmandu. The play ‘Misami’ written in Dolakha Newa
Falcha-style bus stops blend culture with commuting in Kathmandu
At midday, under the blazing Kathmandu sun, commuters gather at various bus stops, including the one at Bijulibazzar. But this particular stop is unlike the typical concrete-and-metal structures seen around the city. Instead, it reflects Kathmandu’s rich culture, art and architectural legacy -- a falcha-style bus stop.
Falcha-style bus stops blend culture with commuting in Kathmandu
At midday, under the blazing Kathmandu sun, commuters gather at various bus stops, including the one at Bijulibazzar. But this particular stop is unlike the typical concrete-and-metal structures seen around the city. Instead, it reflects Kathmandu’s rich culture, art and architectural legacy -- a falcha-style bus stop. Traditionally, a bus stop serves as a simple waiting space for public transportation. However, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has reimagined this everyda
Kami Rita breaks his own record by summiting Sagarmatha for 31 times
Kami Rita Sherpa, the legendary Nepali mountaineer, has successfully reached the summit of Sagarmatha for the 31st time, further extending his own world record for most ascents of the world's highest peak. Thaneswar Guragai, General Manager of Seven Summit Trek
Bailey bridges being installed over Puwa and Mai Khola
As the rainy season is approaching soon, heavy construction is underway to install two Bailey bridges and build a small box bridge along the alternative routes of the Mechi Highway, particularly where landslides and road subsidence have long troubled the main route.
Digital Equity Act tried to close digital divide in USA
One program distributes laptops in rural Iowa. Another helped people get back online after Hurricane Helene washed away computers and phones in western North Carolina. Programs in Oregon and r
Mohare Danda in Myagdi holds touristic potential
Mohare Danda is a remarkable tourist destination known for its breathtaking panoramic views of lush green hills and the majestic Himalayan range. Located at an altitude of 3,310 metres, it sits atop Ramche village in Ward No. 8 of Annapurna Rural Municipality in Myagdi district. From this vantage point, visitors can enjoy spectacular Himalayas views, including sunrise and sunset. Mohare Danda is endowed with abundant natu
Premier League 2024/25: Winners and losers
Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy at a jubilant Anfield as the curtain came down on the 2024/25 season on Sunday. Winners
National Fine Arts Exhibition to begin on Thursday
The National Fine Arts Exhibition -2082 is scheduled to begin on Thursday, on the occasion of the Republic Day. Organising a press conference on Monday, N
Monsoon lashes Mumbai as rains arrive early in India
Lashing rains swamped India's financial capital Mumbai on Monday as the annual monsoon rains arrived some two weeks earlier than usual, according to weather forecasters. Heavy rains cooling temperatures -- welcomed by farmers for their crops but which cause havoc each year in cities by flooding transport infrastructure -- are normally expected in the southwestern state of Maharashtra in early June.
Ginger cultivation along with chiuri in Chure
Letang Municipality in northern Morang has started commercial ginger cultivation in Chure after planting diploknema butyracea (Chiuri) in the same place. In 2080 BS, the municipality had planted 20,000 diploknema butyracea trees as per a planned programme to plant diploknema butyracea trees in Chure and control soil erosion. About 90 per cent of diploknema butyrace
Historic Bayalkanda Fort undergoing reconstruction
The reconstruction and preservation of a historic fort in Surkhet has begun, aiming to make it an attractive tourist destination. Located in Birendranagar Municipality–14, Bayalkanda Fort is being restored under the supervision of the Department of Archaeology. A budget of Rs. 700,000 has been allocated for the project in the current fiscal year. The Nepali Arm
Alcaraz starts title defence in style
Favorites Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek cruised into the second round of their respective French Open campaign Monday. The Spaniard was of
