- Thursday, 30 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Storms flatten maize crops in Tarai
Strong winds on Monday evening have damaged maize crops in Sarlahi district, leaving farmers concerned about heavy losses. Farmers have reported that maize plants,
500 short-term monks ordained
Five hundred people have been ordained as short-term monks in Lumbini. At a programme organised on Monday at the M
The Everest Dream to premiere at NIFF
‘The Everest Dream,’ a documentary directed by filmmaker and journalist Ganesh Panday, is set to premiere at the Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) in Kathmandu on April 5. According to Pandey, the documentary portr
Key Challenges To New Government
The September 2025 Gen Z movement has brought about a new paradigm shift in Nepal’s political discourse. Two schools of thought have come up with their distinctly opposite views in defining the Gen Z movement and the new polit
29,000 quintals of rice, paddy in stock at FMTC Nepalgunj
The Nepalgunj-based office of the Food Management and Trading Company Limited currently has 19,000 quintals of various types of rice and 10,000 quintals of paddy in stock. Ram Saran Lamichhane, Chief of the
190 ponds built in BNP to provide water for wildlife
A total of 190 natural and artificial ponds have been built inside Bardiya National Park (BNP) to ensure that wildlife have access to water throughout the year. As the summer season begins, the park administration has started preparing t
South Asian Youths Seek Safer Future
Several South Asian countries have been facing unstable political regimes, hampering their development. However, in recent days, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and now Nepal have shown that youth power is important in bringing countries and their
Fresh Mandate
RSP (Rastriya Swatantra Party) has emerged victorious in the general elections in Nepal that took place on March 5, 2026. The main attraction for voters turned out to be engineer and rapper Balen Shah who served as the Mayor of Kath
Blissful Snowfall, Rain
The recent weather conditions from the Himalayan region to the Kathmandu Valley have brought both relief and disruption. Snowfall in the Himalayas and rainfall in the hills and plains provided much-needed respite to the people affect
Koshi, Madhes hit hard by hailstorms, winds
Hailstorms and powerful winds have caused massive damage in Koshi and Madhes Provinces, killing at least two people. The strong winds accompanied by rain and h
27th Floral Expo to be held from March 19 in capital
Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) is organising the 27th Floral Expo under the theme 'Floriculture Business for Clean Environment, Employment and Economic Prosperity,' from March 19 to 22 at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall.
Cuba suffers islandwide blackout amid energy crisis
Officials in Cuba reported an islandwide blackout Monday in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen and its power grid continues to crumble. The Ministry of Ene
Kathmandu comes alive for Paha Charhe
The Paha Charhe festival, celebrated by the indigenous Newa community of the Kathmandu Valley, began on Tuesday. One of the main features of the festival is th
Army tighten grip on day 1 in Jay Trophy final
The title clash for the Jay Trophy Men’s Elite Cup began at Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground on Tuesday, with Tribhuwan Army Club taking the upper hand on Day One. Army were dismissed for 221 in their first inn
PM praises UML support for elections
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has thanked the CPN-UML for its support in ensuring the peaceful conduct of the House of Representatives election. Prime Minister Karki invited the UML leaders t
