- Sunday, 8 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Minister Khanal urges shift toward domestic goods consumption
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal has stressed on the need to shift Nepal’s economy toward consumption of domestically produced goods rather than reliance on imported goods.
First edition of Contemporary Poetry with Tea held
The first serial of the 'Contemporary Poetry with Tea,' was held in Pingalasthan, Kathmandu, on Sunday. Various poets presented their creative works at the event organised by Bartaman Kavita Samuha.
Batting collapse defers Nepal’s World Cup dream
Nepal’s dream of seeing their women’s side at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was dashed after a heavy 72‑run defeat to Scotland in the global qualifier on Monday. The result confirmed Nepal’s exit at the
Old Hanumandhoka Police Office to be demolished
The old building of the District Police Office at Hanumandhoka, rendered unsafe after suffering cracks during the 2015 earthquake, is set to be demolished within a week.
Separate tap for Bajura women during menstruation
In Budhiganga Municipality-10, Bajura, there is a water tap known as the ‘Chhaupadi Tap,’ which women use for bathing during menstruation. At this tap, women from nearly 200 househ
Balen welcomed by jubilant crowd in Nepalgunj
Leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Balendra (Balen) Shah, was accorded a grand welcome upon his arrival in Nepalgunj on Monday. Shah, who is currently on an electio
Old rivals return to fray in Sunsari–3
With the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, Sunsari Constituency No. 3 is shaping up to be a contest between established political forces and emerging parties. The main competition
Top leaders in Tarai tour
Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has highlighted the profound contribution the Madhes region has made to every major political movement in the country. Addressing party members
Heavy snow, rainfall kill 61, injure 110 over 3 days in Afghanistan
Heavy snow and rainfall over the past three days have killed more than 60 people and injured over 100 across Afghanistan, the country's disaster management authority said Saturday, as authorities in the
Pakistan names Babar Azam in T20 World Cup squad
The Pakistan Cricket Board announced its 15-member T20 World Cup squad on Sunday despite still waiting for the go-ahead from its government to participate in next month's tournament.
Icebreakers vital to Greenland are made only by allies or rivals
The cold, hard reality facing any U.S., NATO or European plans for Greenland is the ice. It chokes harbors, entombs minerals, and freezes shorelines into minefields of white and blue shards that threaten ships all year.
India’s Option For Larger Reach
As India marks 76 years of its Constitution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his third consecutive term in office, continues his vow that the country would be listed as “rich” in the enviable club of advanced economie
Telecom tower installed in Chaklaban
Nepal Telecom has installed a new communication tower in the Arunkhola-Dumkibas jungle area of Nawalparasi (East), providing network services to local residents and travellers.
Election concludes in Myanmar
Voting was underway on Sunday in Myanmar in the final round of a three-stage general election, capping a nearly monthlong process that has already ensured the country's military rulers and their allies
Alcaraz, Djokovic into last eight as next gen roars
Carlos Alcaraz powered into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday and Novak Djokovic joined him without hitting a ball, as the next generation roared. Aryna Sabalenka surged th
