- Sunday, 8 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Rains damage millions of bricks
Due to continuous rainfall over two days, millions of bricks have been damaged in the Banke district. According to the Banke Brick Entreprene
Vintage Djokovic topples Sinner to set up Alcaraz final
Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final after stunning reigning two-time champion Jannik Sinner early Saturday in a five-set marathon to move to the brink of yet another Grand Slam record.
Kiran Kharel receives award
The Bhim Birag Music, Literature and Fine Arts Academy Nepal, Hetauda, has conferred the Bijulimaya Wan Shrestha International Music Award to renowned lyricist Kiran Kharel.
Ukraine braces for bad weather
Ukraine waited for signs on Friday that Russia is abiding by a commitment that U.S. President Donald Trump said it made to temporarily halt attacks on Ukraine's power grid, as Kyiv and other regions are gripped by one of the most bitter winters in years.
Polls give momentum to local economy
As the upcoming House of Representatives elections to be held on March 5, 2026 draws closer, economic activities have started to pick up in various districts of the country.
Procedures being drafted to maintain uniformity in homestays
Homestay operators from across the country have gathered in Kawasoti, Nawalpur, with the aim of maintaining uniformity in homestays. The Homestay Federation of Nepal is organi
Pundits, priests stress strict religious codes
Speakers at a two-day joint convention for pundits, priests and yajamans (ritual patrons) in Inaruwa, Sunsari, have stressed the need to strictly implement a code of conduct for religious practitioners andyajamans. The programme, organised for religious figures from Inaruwa Municipality–5, Balaha, emphasised disciplined adherence to ethical and ritual standards. The event, organised by the Sanatan C
President's official Japan visit begins tomorrow
President Ramchandra Paudel is paying an official visit to Japan from 1 to 4 February at the invitation of the Government of Japan, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan this year.
Nepathya to perform in four cities of Nepal
Nepathya, a folk-rock band, is preparing to perform in four cities of Nepal. After its international musical tour, the band is scheduled to resound in
Markram powers SA to win over WIndies
Aiden Markram powered South Africa to a nine-wicket win in the first Twenty20 international against the West Indies at Boland Park on Tuesday. The South African
Toughest test awaits Paudel in Rupandehi-2
Vice Chairman of CPN-UML, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, a four-time winner from Rupandehi-2, is facing his toughest challenge in this election, as the political landscape shifts with new contenders joining the race.
Bitter cold grips US as storm toll rises
Three Texas siblings who perished in an icy pond were among several dozen deaths in U.S. states gripped by frigid cold as crews scrambled Tuesday to repair hundreds of thousands of power outages in the sh
Ambulance fares spark public outcry
Barekot Rural Municipality in Jajarkot district has set new ambulance service fares, but the decision has sparked strong local opposition. Residents protested, stating that the det
Kalikot locals urge Phukot Karnali work to resume
Local people have drawn the attention of the District Administration Office of Kalikot, demanding that work on the Phukot Karnali semi-reservoir hydropower project be resumed. Citing the prolonged h
Trekkers urged to avoid high-altitude routes
The Mustang District Administration Office has urged trekkers not to undertake journeys on five popular high-altitude trekking routes that connect the district with neighbouring areas, citing heavy snowfall since last night.
