- Tuesday, 17 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Balloon Fest Boost Pokhara
As an international tourists’ hub, Pokhara recently got creative to boost its tourism sector. From December 24, 2024 to January 1, 2025, the glorious city organised a balloon festival in which both national and international tourists were seen participating. Called as the BYD International Balloon Festival, it was the first-ever historic international balloon festival in Pokhara. As many as 30 nations including the UK, USA, South Korea, Spain and Japan featured in the event.
‘Kusti’, IIFT School of Fashion Designing ink deal
: An agreement has been signed between the upcoming film Kusti, produced under the banner of Anusa Cinewood Pictures, and the IIFT School of Fashion Designing. According to the agreement, finalised dur
Short film on ‘Ek Jor Jutta’ ready
A short film has been made based on the story ‘Ek Jor Jutta’ which is included in the Nepali curriculum for grade eight of the secondary level. The author of the story is Mahesh Bikram Shah.
NPC’s women defeat BYC, U16 boys draw with HSC
Nepal Police Club’s two teams were in action in two separate leagues underway at the Satdobato-based ANFA Complex on Tuesday. While the women’s team emerged victorious against Bagmati Youth Club (BYC), the U16 boys’ team played a draw with the Himalayan Sherpa Club (HSC).
Taste of 2034 World Cup as Saudi Asian Cup stadiums named
Fans and players will get a taste of what the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia will be like when the kingdom hosts the Asian Cup, with officials announcing Tuesday dates and stadiums for the regional showpiece. Saudi Arabia was in Dece
Earthquake Safety
On Tuesday's early morning, people in Kathmandu and some eastern districts of country woke up to the terror of a tremor, bringing the 2015 earthquake fresh to their minds. The seismic waves of a powerful earthquake that hit a remote vill
Central Committee meeting of CPN (MC) concludes
The 6th plenary meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the CPN (Maoist Centre) concluded here on Tuesday
At least 126 killed in quake in China's Tibet
A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday, damaging hundreds of houses, littering streets with rubble and killing at least 126 people in Tibet. Many others were trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the remote region. Rescue workers climbed mounds of broken bricks, some usin
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There are no factions in UML: Oli
The 8th Central Committee meeting of the CPN-UML concluded on Tuesday by passing the political report, organisational reform plans and contemporary proposals.
Ijoriya, a Maithili documentary on education launched
Minister for Education and Culture of Madhes Province, Rani Sharma, launched a Maithili language documentary titled ‘Ijoriya’ during an event held in Janakpur on Sunday evening.
Limi cut off after snowfall
The Himalayan village of Limi, located in Namkha Rural Municipality-6, Humla, has been cut off from road access after excessive snowfall blocked the roads. Recent snowfall has blocked two routes
42-foot high statue of Goddess Kali constructed for Balidan’s shooting
A 42-foot-tall statue of Goddess Kali has been constructed for the shooting of Balidan as per the film’s storyline. Director Santosh Sen said that after an e
Saroj Poudel announces his film Koshedhunga
Saroj Poudel, the director of the historical blockbuster Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi has announced his next film ‘Koshedhunga’. The announcement was made with the release of a theme poster
First matches end in draws
The Jay Trophy Men's Elite Cup saw its four participating teams playing out draws in their opening matches of the multi-day cricket tournament on Monday. In Janakpur, despite Mayan Yadav's century, Ma
Karnali to expand apple cultivation area
The Karnali Provincial government plans to enlarge the cultivation area to increase apple and walnut yields. This year, the provincial government has prioritised the fruit area expansion programme.
