- Tuesday, 5 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Biska: Jatra begins in Bhaktapur
The famous Biska: Jatra, which carries cultural and historical significance in Bhaktapur, began on Thursday with the pulling of the chariots of Lord Bhairavnath and Goddess Bhadrakali.
Five-day Lhuti Punhi Mela to begin on Saturday
The five-day Lhuti Punhi (Baisadhara) Mela is set to begin on Saturday, April 12 at the historical religious site of Balaju in Kathmandu. During a press conference held in Kathmand
Fine Arts Festival from April 15
Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) is organising the first-ever Fine Arts Festival 2082 from April 15, marking the New Year 2082 and the 16th anniversary of the academy.
Niraj wins Surya Nepal NPGA Match Play
Niraj Tamang clinched the Surya Nepal NPGA Match Play title, the sixth event of the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2024-25, held at the par-68 Royal Nepal Golf Club on Thursday.
Does Religion Help Curb Corruption?
Is there a connection between religion and corruption? Does religion teach us to become less corrupt? It has been argued that “children, if shown a different model, may grow up with inner clarity that resists c
Doomsday Tariffs Risk Global Stability
As I write, the United States and China are cascading into the abyss of an all-out trade war, the mother of economic battles that could be the harshest in human history, harming not only the American and Chine
Caring For Environment
In the past few days, Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, had consistently ranked first with its highest Air Quality Index (AQI). Now that the city has experienced some rain, the ranking has gone down. Air pollution
Bombed-out university becomes a shelter
The main auditorium of the Islamic University of Gaza is a gutted, burned-out wreck. Giant holes have been blasted through its blackened walls. The banks of seats are mangled and twisted. And now the stage, once the scene of joyous grad
Koshi Province announces 2082 as Tourism Year
The Koshi Province Government has officially declared 2082 as Koshi Tourism Year amidst an inaugural ceremony. The event took place at RR Garden in Tehrathum district, the heart of the TMJ region in Gurans, and was presided over by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh. The declaration has sparked renewed enthusiasm among tourism workers across the province
Gorkha-Jitgadhi Unification Trek begins
The third historic Gorkha-Jitgadhi Unification Trek has officially commenced. Organised annually by the Nepal Army, the trek aims to promote the routes and historical sites significant to Nepal’s unification.
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.
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