- Wednesday, 18 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Brazil’s Colonial Legacies
While Brazil has been politically independent since 1822, it has been a colony since the early 1500s. This means that Brazil has been much longer under colonial rule than it has been an indep
Bright Economic Outlook
Despite challenges, Nepal's economy has continued its relentless march towards recovery and growth, as suggested by Nepal Rastra Bank's report titled 'Current Macroeconomic and Financial S
Halji locals now have regular power supply in Humla
Locals in Halji of Limi, a village beyond the Himalayas in Namkha Rural Municipality-6, Humla, now are facilitated with electricity for 24 hours after the installation of solar panels in each household.
Argentina beat Peru as Uruguay hold Brazil
A magnificent volley from Lautaro Martinez was enough to give world champions Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru while Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Uruguay in South American World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.
Southeast Asian defense chiefs meet in Laos
Opening the talks, Laotian Defense Minister Chansamone Chanyalath said he hoped for productive meetings that would "become a standard for us to continue ASEAN’s cooperati
Ribdikot, Rainadevi to hold orange festival
Two municipalities in Palpa are set to organise an orange festival to promote and market their local produce. Ribdikot and Rainadevi Chhahara rural municipalities are gearing up for the festival to boost the
Special category identity cards to 72 film workers
Nepal Film Development Board (FDB) awarded special category identity cards to 72 film workers during a programme held at the board on Wednesday.
As CPA completes 18 years, survivors still waiting for justice
In a bid to unleash the causes of conflict and provide relief and reparation to the victims, the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) was signed on November 21, 2006.
Germany, Netherlands draw as Nations League group stage ends
Germany rounded off their Nations League group stage campaign with a 1-1 draw in Hungary after a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty in the 99th minute rescued a point for the hosts, while N
US Embassy in Kyiv shuts due to Russian air attack threat after Biden policy shift
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv said it would stay closed Wednesday after receiving a warning of a potentially significant Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital. The precautionary step came after Russian officials promised a response to President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets on Russian soil with U.S.-made missiles — a move that angered the Kremlin.
Agricultural labour shortage in Mahottari
The farmers in the district are swamped with the activities to harvest paddy and cultivate cash crops. Paddy is the major crop. Cutting paddy, drying u
Development reaches villages, but youth continue to leave for foreign jobs
Not long ago, travelling from one ward to another in Bajura would take nearly a full day, while reaching a neighbouring municipality required two to four days. Today, with improved road networks, those journeys have been drastically shortened.
Ocean and Upasana crowned Mr. and Miss Little Koshi
Ocean Jung Thapa from Biratnagar was crowned Mr. Little Koshi and Upasana Ramdam from Dharan was crowned Miss Little Koshi at the seventh edition of Mr. and Miss Little Koshi.
Migratory birds flock Narayani River
Various species of migratory birds have arrived in the Narayani River area of east Nawalparasi from various countries including Africa to escape the winter cold. Conservationists report that with the onset of November, species such as the Bar-headed Goose (Khoya Hans), Ruddy Shelduck (Karang Kurung), Common Teal (Jalewa) and Ferruginous Duck (Sindure Hans) have begun frequenting the wetlands and rivers in Nawalpur.
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Govt urged to take firm standing on Mid-east conflict
Various political parties and civil society organisations have urged Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to oppose Israel’s ongoing attacks on Palestine.
