- Thursday, 19 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
FNCCI team meets Chief Secretary Aryal
A delegation of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has met with newly appointed Chief Secretary of the government Eaknarayan Aryal and drawn his attention to the present economic status of the country. The delegation of the FNCCI led by its president Chandra Prasa
Rain halts Bangladesh victory bid
Pacemen Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana shared nine wickets on Monday to set Bangladesh on course for victory over Pakistan before rain stopped play on the fourth day of the second Test.
Dance competition of mothers held
A mother dance competition was organised in Waling on Sunday. Saptak Music Cultural Centre in Waling, Syangja, org
General strike in Israel over hostages found dead in Gaza
A rare call for a general strike in Israel to protest the failure to return hostages held in Gaza led to closures and other disruptions around the country on Monday, including at its main international airport. But it was ignored in some areas, reflecting deep political divisions.
Fishermen, dolphins team up to catch fish
Some fishermen from the Tharu community are catching fish at the confluence of the Patharaiya and Gairi rivers. As they take turns casting their nets, the rare dolphins leap joyfully nearby.
Visiting Indian NDC officials pay courtesy call on PM Oli
A 20-member delegation of trainees, including faculty heads from the Indian National Defence College (NDC), who are on a study visit in Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday.
Young generation shuns yak raising
Yak raising is in crisis in Sindhupalchowk district. Due to the lack of grazing land and the lack of interest in the new generation, the profession is in crisis. There is a practice of rearing yak in Tembathan, Dipu, Tega of Jugal Rural Municipality-3, Sherbheg Dharpakhani, Baluwa, Samsherdanda of Barhabise Municipality-3, Nekherka Chhyadi of Healmbu Rural Municipality and mountain area of Panchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality.
Experience In Academic Action
Once an academic, always an academic. This is the case of those who study regularly and wield their pen profusely. Former vice-chancellor of Tribhuvan University, Nepal’s pioneer, and premier institution of higher education, Prof. Tirth
Restructure Nepal Airlines For Rescue
Making reforms in the national flag carrier – Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) – has been ‘high on agenda’ for every successive Tourism Minister. They pledge to make every possible effort to give a new lease of life to this faltering airline.
Sunar crowned Teej Idol
Jharana Sunar has won the title of ‘Riddhi Siddhi Khajura Teej Idol’.She won the title by leaving 11 other contestants behind in the grand finale held at Radhapur Community Learning Centre in Khajura Rural Municipality -1 on Saturday. Likewise, Durga Rana was declared the first ru
Concerns expressed about rising air pollution
Minister for Forest and Environment Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri has expressed the ministry's commitment to reducing and controlling the impacts of air pollution, especially on children, women and marginalised communities. Speaking at an interaction programme organ
Festive Togetherness
The Teej festival has long been a symbol of marital devotion, where women fast for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. The festival evokes images of married women adorned in bright red saris with bangles, vermillion, and bead
Palesha Goverdhan's Feat
Palesha Goverdhan's bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics is not just a personal triumph, it is a watershed moment for Nepali sports. This historic achievement, the highest honour ever attained by a Nepali athlete at the Paralympic or Oly
NEPSE witnesses plunge of 53.63 points, daily turnover shrinks to Rs. 10.51 bn
Share market has witnessed significant fall on Sunday, the first trading day of the week. The benchmark of the stock market, NEPSE, has recorded a double-digit fall of 53.63 points on Sunday With significant fall in share market, the index h
Everyone must unite to fight crime: IGP Kunwar
Inspector General of Nepal Police Basanta Bahadur Kunwar has said that organised and transitional crimes have currently emerged as challenges worldwide and that everyone must unite and move forward to combat such crimes.
