- Sunday, 8 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
US carbon emissions up in 2025
In a reversal from previous years' pollution reductions, the United States spewed 2.4% more heat-trapping gases from the burning of fossil fuels in 2025 than in the year before, researchers calculated in a study released Tuesday.
CAN Federation calls for secure digital marketplace
CAN Federation, the umbrella organisation of Nepal’s information technology sector, has said to the government that the country’s digital marketplace should be made secure, simple and sovereign.
Anomalies Plague Nepali Politics
Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver's Travels (1726) tells a biting tale in which a traveler encounters diverse people in different places, each with distinct perspectives. In Lilliput, he finds six-inch-tall people; in Brobdi
Give A Fillip To Tourism Industry
This scribbler recently got platinum (remember, this metal is more precious than gold even as the yellow metal continues its journey towards the Sagarmatha in terms of price) opportunities to keep abreast
Winter Blues
As of writing this, Kathmandu recorded the coldest day this season when the minimum temperature dipped to 2.4 degrees Celsius on Friday, January 9, 2026. For the past few months, the mercury has been on a st
Build Trade Centres
Exhibition centres are vital for the promotion of trade, innovation, business networking and tourism. International business needs to boost global networking and brand visibility through face-to-face interactio
Maghi atmosphere lights up Nawalpur
The Tharu community in Nawalpur is immersed in the festive atmosphere of Maghi. The Tharu community celebrates the first day of Magh as their New Year with great enthusiasm.
National League starts today
The National League Football is set to kick off on Wednesday at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. Kankrebihar Youth Club will face Friends C
Yam Baral returns with fresh melodies
Three songs sung by Yam Baral were released amid a programme held in Kathmandu on Monday. The songs, ‘Yo Saanjh Feri’, ‘Jun Ra Sunko’, and ‘Tender Maya’, were officially released at the event.
Nepal to play warm-ups in Sri Lanka and India
The Nepali national men’s cricket team will play practice series in two phases ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup, which will be staged in India and Sri Lanka. The Cricket Association of Nepal announc
Bus lost in Simaltal accident 18 months ago found in Trishuli River
It has been confirmed that the bus found in the Trishuli River is the same bus that was lost in the Simaltal accident eighteen months ago. After only a small part of the bus beca
175 PR candidates from 17 parties withdraw nominations
A total of 175 candidates from 17 political parties have withdrawn their names from the Proportionate Representation (PR) closed lists submitted to the Election Commission.
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NC convention makes key changes in statute, leaders seek truce
The ongoing second Special General Convention of the Nepali Congress has endorsed sweeping amendments to the party statute, introducing term limits, overhauling leadership selection, and tightening rules on party membership in what leaders described as a decisive move towards internal reform. The proposals were passed during a closed session at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu on Tuesday, following two days of intensive deliberations by delegates.
Yam supply surges for Maghe Sankranti
With Maghe Sankranti approaching on Thursday, the supply of root vegetables—especially yam, sweet potatoes and cocoyam—has surged across markets in the Kathmandu Valley, driven by festive demand.
No prospect for changing election schedule
As Nepal prepares to hold elections to the House of Representatives on March 5, the country stands at a decisive political moment. Months of unrest, public frustration over governance, and the emergence of youth-led
