- Saturday, 7 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Minister Aryal visits Ramechhap accident victims
Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal visited the injured victims of Monday’s road accident in Ramechhap to assess their condition and receive their health updates.
Silence period diminishes Holi vibrancy
The vibrancy of the Holi festival has diminished in the Tarai districts, including Nawalpur, as the silence period for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 takes effect.
Jamunaha border shut for 72 hours
The 65-kilometre border between Banke district in Nepal and India, including the Jamunaha border point, has been completely closed for 72 hours in preparation for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5.
Silent Period: A Moment For Reflection
As Nepal is set for the general elections tomorrow (March 5), the world has witnessed yet one more war. The US and Israel jointly attacked Iran on Saturday, killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khame
SAARC Deadlock: Choose Dialogue Over Distance
Once upon a time, South Asia believed in meeting each other. Many leaders argued and disagreed but they still sat across the same table. The table was called SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Coope
Colours Reflect Cultures
Colours can be subjective. This subjectivity in colour perception can be due to myriad factors such as the light conditions, the adjacent colours in the environment, and even the emotional state of the viewer. As i
Unite For Fair Polls
Democratic resilience is tested when the citizens become disappointed with the government and take to the streets, demanding governance and effective service delivery. The Gen Z movement in Septe
Sunsari Majhi community observe Ladi festival
The Majhi community of Sunsari has observed the traditional Ladi festival by performing worship at the Saptakoshi River. The Ladi Puja, which is celebrated every year
SA, India eye T20 World Cup rematch as semi-finals begin
Unbeaten South Africa continue their quest for a maiden World Cup title in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup against New Zealand in Kolkata on Wednesday, with a potential repeat of the 2024 final against India awaiting.
Over 480,000 tonnes of fertiliser imported in current fiscal year
More than 483,600 tonnes of chemical fertiliser has been imported so far in the current fiscal year 2025/26. According to data from the Ministry of A
Nepalis in West Asia safe: MoFA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) updated on Tuesday that Nepalis working or residing in West Asia are safe. "Nepalis currently living in countries such a
800,000 people leave Valley to exercise franchise
As the day of the House of Representatives election draws closer, the number of people returning to their home districts from the Kathmandu Valley has increased. Large crowds of those leaving the Valley h
Army airlifts poll materials to remote Karnali districts
Election materials for the 24 polling stations in the mountainous districts of Humla and Dolpa in Karnali Province have been transported by Nepali Army helicopters. Over the course of three days, helicopters delivered election materials to 20 polling stations in Dolpa and four in Humla.
Entrepreneurs expect surge in domestic tourists during elections
According to tourism entrepreneurs, the 'second high season' for tourism begins in March. This season will last until May, and is considered a major tourism period. However, election is scheduled to ta
Goods worth over Rs. 44 billion imported from 18 countries
Goods worth above Rs. 44 billion were imported from 18 different countries through the Nepalgunj Customs Office during the first seven months of the current 2025/26.
