- Thursday, 19 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Thini locals mark Fala festival
Thini village popularly known for its homestays in Mustang have celebrated the Fala festival, a cultural festival of Thakali community. Thakali community in Thini village of Gharapjhong Rural Municipality celebrated the Fala festival with great enthusiasm.
Koshi's 4-0 win over Waling marks ANFA Women's League's opening
Entering the ANFA Women's League-2081 after topping the qualifiers, Koshi Province has started the league campaign with a massive win alongside keeping a clean sheet against Waling Municipality. Koshi defeated Waling by 4-0 at ANFA Complex in Satdobato, Lalitpur. Koshi alongside Sudurpashchim and Karnali were the teams to progress to the League from th
Paris seeks UNESCO status for zinc rooftops
The French culture ministry wants to etch the unique zinc-plated rooftops of Paris and their workers in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Though iconic, the roofs are often criticised for their inadaptability to hot temperatures brought on by climate change.
Economic indicators positive: DPM Paudel
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has said that the government is ready to make necessary and positive intervention to bring the economy out of contraction. “The economy has gone on the path of improv
Tea Garden Trail to connect prominent destinations in Ilam
Suryodaya Municipality of Ilam is considered a popular tourist destination among domestic travellers. Tourist spots like Kanyam and Antu are crowded with visitors throughout the year. In addition to various infrastructure developments, the municipality is now set to construct a trail for pedestrians.
Babai Water Supply Project to complete by next July
The Babai Lifting Water Supply Project has recorded 74 per cent progress. The Ghorahi-based project has achieved three-fourth of the total development target in two years since the beginning of construction in mid-July 2022. Considering the growing population in Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City of Dang, the Ghorahi Water Supply Consumer and Sanitation Organization (GWSCSO) started the project to solve the water shortage in the long term. Under the water supply project, works such as the expansion of
Govt to accept Rs. 3.67 billion grants to be provided by EU
The government has accepted a grant assistance of approximately Rs. 3.67 billion to implement the third phase of the Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Plan Support Programme, with technical assistance from the European Union and UNICEF.
Pushpa Lal: Nepal’s Communist Founder
This year, Nepali communist parties are observing the birth centenary of Pushpa Lal Shrestha (1924–1978), the founding general secretary of Nepal Communist Party (NCP). Although the NCP that he established 75 years ago in the India
Call For Prudent Use Of Pesticides
Pesticide use in Nepal has seen a significant increase over the past few decades as the country strives to boost agricultural productivity and ensure food security. However, this rise in pesticide use has brought with it growing conc
Work of transmission line of Middle Bhotekoshi Hydel Project to proceed
An agreement has been reached to proceed the construction of transmission line of 103 MW Middle Bhotekoshi Hydropower Project under construction in Sindhupalchowk. The hydropower project is being constructed under the leadership of Chilime Hydropower Company, a subsidiary of Nepali Electricity Authority.
Karnali road closure hits apple traders
Traders in Kalikot, Jumla and other districts of Karnali Province have been hit hard by the closure of the Karnali Highway due to the landslides. The impact has aggravated as it happened during the season of apple-picking and transportation.
Child Labour Exploitation
Every child has the right to survival, protection, health and education. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child recognises the fundamental human dignity of all children and the urgency of ensuring their well-being and devel
Successful Peace Process
President Ramchandra Paudel has authenticated the bill to amend the Enforced Disappearances Enquiries, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act, 2024. No sooner had the President authenticated the bill than the United States of America and ten leading European nations welcomed the move and expressed their solidarity for the conclusion of peace process. After it is published in the Nepal Gazette, it will come into force. Then, as envisioned by
Adhikari appointed senior expert at Ministry of Energy
Prabal Adhikari has been appointed as a senior energy expert in the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. The meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Thursday named Adhikari of Roshi Rural Municipality-9, Kavrepalanchowk as a senior energy expert.
KMC Mayor acclaims role of city police
Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah has said that the Metropolitan Police Force has set an exemplary standard in the challenging task of managing cities in developing countries. During a programme organised on the occas
