- Sunday, 15 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Records shatter as Nepal beat Kuwait by six wickets
Explosive batting by Kushal Bhurtel and Dipendra Singh Airee helped Nepal secure a six-wicket victory over Kuwait in the Hong Kong Quadrangular Twenty20 International Series on Thursday. This marked Nepal's second consecutive win in the tournament.
Photo exhibition begins in Dhankuta
A month-long photo exhibition has started in Dhankuta with the aim of preserving and promoting cultural diversity and heritage. The exhibition has been organised by the Hanuman
Positive Economic Trends
The annual rate of inflation in Nepal eased to 3.75 per cent in mid-March from 4.82 per cent a year ago, slightly easing the burden on the consumers reeling from the onslaught of high inflation. This good news co
Hailstorms damage crops, vegetables & fruits
Farmers of Bajura have been concerned after hailstorm damaged wheat crop. After the hailstorm that fell last Wednesda
After 47 years, govt opts to bring new land acquisition law
Prioritising legal and policy reforms, Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak has initiated steps in regard to a Bill to amend and consolidate the land acquisition law for the first time in 47 years.
Sagarmatha summit route for spring 2025 ready
The climbing route for the ‘spring’ season of 2025 to the summit of Sagarmatha (Everest) has been completed. A nine-member team, including six Icefall Do
Half a dozen highways blocked by landslides
Half a dozen of highways have come to a complete halt because of the rainfall since Wednesday evening in major parts of the country. Light to medium rainfall has been taking pl
Initiative to reform Jayandu Juvenile Correction Centre in Banke begins
The District Administration Office, Banke, has initiated steps to reform the Jayandu Juvenile Correction Centre located in Duduwa, Banke, which has been becoming increasingly disorderly and chaotic due to frequent conflicts, fights, and clashes between juvenile detainees.
Nepal start Hong Kong Quadrangular T20I series with win
Nepal routed Qatar by eight wickets to open their campaign with a win in the Quadrangular T20 International Series, which began in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Nepal chased down Qatar's target of 152 runs in just 17 overs, losing only two wickets. Openers Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh provided a fiery start with their aggressive batting. They stitched an 80-run stand within the first five overs. Kushal was the first wicket to fall on the
Nepali boys bag consolation win over Afghanistan U19
Nepal's Under-19 cricket team defeated Afghanistan by 85 runs via the DLS method, securing a consolation win in the three-match unofficial One-Day series on Wednesday. Visitors Afghanistan clinched the series 2-1.
Seto Machhindranath Jatra concludes
The four-day Seto (White) Machhindranath Jatra concluded on Wednesday. Nilkaji Shakya, President of the Seto Machhin
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Man marries for second time for dowry and children deceiving first wife
Police have arrested 39-year-old Shailesh Deo of Rajbiraj Municipality-2, Saptari for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent marriage scheme involving dowry and the pursuit of children—with a consent of his girlfriend.
ADB forecasts 4.4% growth for Nepal
Nepal’s economy is anticipated to grow by 4.4 per cent in the current Fiscal Year 2024/25, up from an estimated growth of 3.9 per cent in FY 2023/24, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) reported in its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2025.
Israel controls 50% of Gaza to expand buffer zone
Israel has dramatically expanded its footprint in the Gaza Strip since relaunching its war against Hamas last month. It now controls more than 50% of the territory and is squeezing Palestinians into shrinking wedges of land.
Eight women’s team to compete in Lumbini Cup
The Lumbini Cup International Invitational Women's Football Tournament will see the participation of eight teams, including three departmental teams from Nepal and India's Siliguri Football Club. Holding a press meet on Wednesday, organiser Antaral announced the name of participating teams of the tournament slated to take place from April 18 to 25 at Nepalgunj Stadium.
