- Wednesday, 18 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Saraya dance on verge of extinction
The historic Saraya nach (traditional dance) in Gulmi is on the brink of extinction. The tradition of performing the Saraya dance the day after Dashain tika at the religious shrines in western districts such as Gulmi, Arghakhanchi, Pyuthan and Palpa is fading. The dance involves devotees clashing weapons like khukuri, sword, khunda and khadga against each other
CJ’s Role In Uplifting Judiciary
President Ram Chandra Paudel appointed the Supreme Court's senior-most judge, Prakashman Singh Raut, Chief Justice of Nepal in accordance with Article 129 (2) of the constitution, replacing outgoing CJ Biswha
Challenges After Graduation From LDC
Nepal is graduating from the LDC status to a developing country in November 2026. The criteria for graduation are per capita income, the human asset index (HAI) and the economic and environmental vulne
Festival Of Mixed Feelings
The nation has celebrated the Dashain festival 2024 as the annual monsoon has already departed and the sunny days are reigning the best time of the year. Though the rain causing wind coming from the Bay of
Shake Mental Health Stigma
Like each year, the world observed Mental Health Day on October 10. However, despite the growing awareness of mental health, it still remains a forbidden subject, especially in underdeveloped nations where
Bodies of Russian climbers not yet recovered
The bodies of five Russian mountaineers who died last Tuesday while climbing the 8,167-metre high Dhaulagiri mountain peak located in Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality-4, Mudi of Myagdi district, have not yet been recovered.
Local sports tradition gets continuation in Myagdi
‘Thelo Phalne’, a tradition that started 800 years ago during the reign of Thapa King, has been continuously upheld by the people of Takam in Dhawalagiri Rural Municipality-7, Myagdi.
Basic hospitals begin operations in two rural municipalities of Darchula
Basic health services have been launched from newly completed 10-bed hospitals in two rural municipalities -Naaugad and Malikarjun--of Darchula. These hospitals are part of the national i
Economics Nobel goes to economists who link freedom to prosperity
The Nobel memorial prize in economics was awarded Monday to three economists who have studied why some countries are rich and others poor and have documented that freer, open societies are more likely to prosper.
Culture-rich towns emerge as new tourist hotspots in China
Nestled at the eastern foothill of Helan Mountain in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, northwest China, the Dulaan Holiday Wine Stroll was bustling with tourists during the just-concluded seven-day National Day holiday.
Stage set for SAFF Women’s Championship: ANFA
The preparations for the SAFF Women’s Championship have been completed, the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) informed. Speaking with the journalists at a press conference at ANFA Complex on Tuesday, ANFA spokesperson Suresh Shah informed that the tournament, in which seven SAARC countries are participating, will be hosted by Dasharath Rangasala from October 17 to 30.
Madheshi Ekta Samaj celebrates Dashain in Dubai
Madheshi Ekta Samaj, an umbrella organisation of Nepal’s Madheshis living abroad hosted a special function on the occasion of Bijaya Dashami, Dipawali and Chhath festivals at Zabeel Park in Dubai on Saturday.
UN Security Council voices 'strong concern' for UN peacekeepers after Israeli attacks
The U.N. Security Council expressed “strong concern” Monday as Israel has fired on and wounded U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon during intensified fighting, reiterating its support for their role in supporting security in the region.
Internal bird migration begins in Nepal
As autumn begins and the rainy season comes to a close, birds have started their internal migration in Nepal. They have now started moving towards the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (KTWR) and surrounding areas.
Traffic resumes along BP Highway
Traffic has resumed along the BP Highway, which was damaged by floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall on September 27 and 28, but travel remains risky and difficult.
