- Saturday, 2 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of war
Four years after world sport rushed to ban Russia for invading Ukraine, the leading governing bodies are reacting guardedly to the US-led attack on Iran, raising accusations of double standards. Both wars broke out
Najir Husen, Aakriti Budhathoki to do ‘Muktipur’
‘Muktipur’, which is being made on a story of revenge, was officially launched on Tuesday. The film will feature Najir Husen, Gaurav Pah
Waste processing centre to be built in Gharpajhong
Gharpajhong Rural Municipality in Mustang is set to establish a waste collection and management centre to separate biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste. In partnership with the Gandaki Provincial Government, t
Left Dominance Ends With RSP's Sway
Elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) have concluded peacefully. Vote counting under both the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) and proportional representation (PR) systems has also ended. The elections, which had seemed nearly i
Development At Environmental Cost
Nepal stands at a decisive crossroads. We dream of international airports, expressways, hydropower corridors, large buildings and complexes, mining, and international standard stadiums. Development has thus come to be equated with th
Winter Olympics
What does it take to be an athlete? Is it speed, strength, discipline or all of the above? Very often, sports are considered the pinnacle of discipline. Who else trains around the clock if not for athletes? In a way, thousands of hours of practi
NEPSE surge dips by 32 points
The stock market, which was closed for the entire day on Monday due to three consecutive positive circuit breaks, saw a sharp decline on Tuesday. The benchmark share market index, NEPSE,
Deepening Pollution Crisis
Air pollution is no longer limited to cities. It has started affecting life even in the clean hills of Nepal. The recent haze in Dadeldhura district is testimony to the fact that environmental issues transcend geographical boundaries. Typically know
ANFA and NFPA agree to stage A‑Division from April 13
The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) and the Nepal Football Players’ Association (NFPA) have agreed to stage the opening match of the A‑Division League on 13 April. The announcement was made at a press con
Pun selling books after election victory
While some candidates who won the election are busy celebrating, Dr. Mahabir Pun, who won the House of Representatives election from Myagdi as an independent candidate with double votes, has travelled to Pokhara to sell his autobiography, making use of his free time.
Oil price drops, stocks rise after Trump signals Iran war nearly over
Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said that the war in Iran would come to an end "very soon". Crude had reached almost $1
14 women elected under FPTP system
A total of 14 women candidates have been elected to the House of Representatives (HoR) under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) electoral system, accounting for 8.5 per cent of the FPTP seats. Of them, 13 are elected from the Rastriya Swat
NEPSE sees triple circuit breaker on first trading day after election
On the first trading day after the election, the benchmark share market index, NEPSE, rose by 6 per cent, triggering the third circuit breaker, after which share trading was closed for the rest of the day.
Blockbuster rematches headline CL last-16 with newcomer Bodø/Glimt
The Champions League round of 16 starts Tuesday with blockbuster rematches, teams ending long absences from this stage and the feelgood story of newcomer Bodø/Glimt. Paris Saint-Germa
Prima Facie explores many aspects of life
The play Prima Facie, written by Suzie Miller, explores many aspects of life, focusing on professional ethics, open discussions of complex issues, and the differences between outward statements and the hidden truth.
