- Sunday, 8 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Musical festival draws crowd to viral mustard village
Ratnechaur, a popular tourist village in Beni Municipality-1 of Myagdi district, was crowded with domestic tourists on Friday. A musical festival organised in the vast mustard fields, which had burst into full bloom, drew large audiences.
Nepal end T20 World Cup practice tour on high
The Nepali men’s cricket team defeated Mumbai Cricket Academy (MCA) Presidents XI by 48 runs in their second practice match in Mumbai, India, on Saturday. Winning the toss at the Brabourne Cricke
Old faces dominate Gulmi election race
With the House of Representatives election (HoR) scheduled for March 5 approaching, political party candidates in Gulmi have intensified their campaigns, reaching out to voters.
Medicinal herb exports from Nepalgunj exceeded Rs. 330 million in six months
The export of medicinal herbs through the Nepalgunj checkpoint—one of the major trade gateways of western Nepal—has begun to increase again. Nepalgunj, former administrative
Square Palace with natural water source discovered in Panditpur
Significant archaeological structures have been discovered during the second phase of excavation at Panditpur (Kolnagar), believed to be the ancient capital of the Koliya republican state, located in Ramgram Municipality of West Nawalparasi.
FPTP ballot printing underway, PR complete: EC
The Election Commission (EC) has printed more than two million ballot papers for the First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) electoral system. Printing of ballot papers for the proportional representation (PR) system has already been completed.
Snowfall: Boon to agriculture and animal husbandry
A chyangra rearer, Angyal Gurung of Chhoser, Lomanthang Rural Municipality–1 in Upper Mustang, has moved his livestock to high-altitude sheds following the snowfall.
EC to enforce code of conduct strictly
The election code of conduct will be strictly enforced during the House of Representatives election in Chitwan. The decision was announced at an in
Real Madrid to play Benfica, PSG face Monaco in Champions League play-offs
Real Madrid were handed a quick rematch with Jose Mourinho's Benfica in the draw for the Champions League play-off round on Friday, while reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain will face domestic rivals Monaco.
Panama voids Hong Kong port deal
Panama's Supreme Court ruled late Thursday that the concession held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings to operate ports at either end of the Panama Canal is unconstitutional, an out
Can Old Habits Overcome New Challenges?
Nepal continues to spiral under the complexity of a new hope of people, social psychology of existential anxiety and boundless doubt about the nation’s stable future. Keeping the hope of people alive req
Lingden seeks third consecutive victory in Jhapa-3 without UML alliance
Jhapa constituency No. 3 has emerged as one of the most closely watched seats in the House of Representatives elections slated for March 5. The party-based coordination that proved decisive in the previ
Discourse on Chekhov's works held
A literary evening was held in Bhaktapur to celebrate the 166th birth anniversary of the world-renowned Russian author Anton Chekhov. In the event jointly organised by the Nepa
Preserving Heritage
Basantpur, Kathmandu. Women and girls clad in Newari attire (Haku Patasi) are taking part in a colourful musical procession, with the glory of their cultural heritage painted on their faces and highlighted in banner
Make Extended Health Service Affordable
When the Nepal government introduced Extended Health Services (EHS) in government hospitals, the idea sounded thoughtful and promising. It was meant to improve the quality of public healthcare and make
