- Sunday, 8 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Bangladeshi jobseekers sent to fight in Ukraine
A labour recruiter persuaded Maksudur Rahman to leave the tropical warmth of his hometown in Bangladesh and travel thousands of miles to frigid Russia for a job as a janitor. Within weeks, he found himself on the front lines of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Vasistha to grace Paleti with poetry recital
Paleti, a musical evening, is set to host poet/ writer Bhushita Vasistha in its upcoming Chhanda-Paleti programme. The recital will take place on the evenings
India, EU seal free trade deal
After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union announced Tuesday they have reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties. The accord — dubbed the "mother of all deals" — could impact as many as 2 billion people.
Beans from Nisdi being exported to Europe
Beans produced in Nisdi Rural Municipality of Palpa district are being prepared for export to Europe. The Galdha Social Entrepreneurial Women’s Cooperative, which has been exporting organic certified ging
Europe's elite jostle for Champions League last-16 places
Holders Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Liverpool are among the clubs battling for direct passage to the last 16 of the Champions League going into the final round of the league phase this week.
Parties put Jabdi Bridge at centre of poll promises
The Jabdi Bridge, washed away by floods in the Babai River in 2017, has once again become a key election issue for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election, much like in past polls.
‘One Battle After Another’ tops BAFTA Film nominations
Paul Thomas Anderson’s politically charged action thriller One Battle After Another is leading the race for the British Academy Film Awards, securing 14 nominations on Tuesday, including acting nods for five members of its cast.
Essential Conditions For Fair Polls
Despite the declining euphoria of the periodical election, Nepal is heading to a general election to be held on March 5. Enthusiasm is soaring among political parties and the candidates representing them, albeit le
6,126 killed in Iran crackdown
Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests has killed at least 6,126 people while many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Middle East to lea
Why AI Matters Now More Than Ever
We are at a decisive moment in the evolution of artificial intelligence. What began as a narrow set of systems designed to classify data or generate language has rapidly expanded into something far more profou
7th edition of NCIFF from January 30
The seventh edition of the Nepal Cultural International Film Festival (NCIFF) is set to be organised by the Nepal Culture and Film Centre from January 30 to February 1.
KMC pays tribute to martyr Dharma Bhakta Mathema
The Martyr Week Organising Committee of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) held a memorial assembly at Sifal on Tuesday, the site where martyr Dharma Bhakta Mathema was executed, to commemor
Election Fervour
Election fever has gripped Nepal as Nepalis gear up for general elections this March. As is seen in every election season, political leaders, parties and cadres gather in masses to organise election campaigns. Alliance
Water Of Prejudice
Menstruation is a completely normal biological process, but people still consider it impure and a sin. As a result, menstruating women are not even allowed to use the water from public taps. This is the height o
Public debt rises to Rs. 2,806 billion
Nepal's total outstanding public debt reached Rs. 2,806.39 billion as of mid-January 2026, reflecting a significant increase from the previous fiscal year. Out of total debt, external debt amounts t
