- Friday, 20 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Pokhara
An international hot air balloon festival is going to be held in Pokhara. Balloon Nepal Pvt. Ltd is hosting the festival in and around the source of Phewa lake with the objective of further promoting Pokhara at the international level.
Glory Teen and Kid’s Talents audition held
The first audition of Glory Teen and Kid’s Talents has been held at Cuckoo Lounge and Event in Gongabu, Kathmandu on August 3. Popular singer Anand Karki, international choreographer and model Rojin Shakya, lyricist and social worker Satyakala Lama, secretary of Rotary Club of Gyaneshwor Srishti Tripathi and Miss Gurung International 5th runner up Tara Gurung were
TJ Process Moves On
The three major political parties – Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and CPN-Maoist Centre – have finally ironed out their differences on amending a Bill on Investigation of Enforced Disappeared Persons, Truth and
Black Women Writers
In Margaret Busby’s anthology “New Daughters of Africa”, female authors of African descent write about tradition, friendship, gender and identity politics, racism and discrimination. They also write about sisterhood a
Kavrepalanchowk prison faces overcrowding
The Kavrepalanchwok Prison houses prisoners three and a half times its designated capacity. A total of 312 prisoners and detainees are housed in a prison designed for just 85 people.
CAVA Nations League: Nepali women bag first- ever win over India
Nepal achieved its first-ever victory over India by defeating the defending champions 3-2 in a thrilling five-set match at the CAVA Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Kathmandu on Saturday. This victory was especially significant as Nepal had previously come close to beating India but had never succeeded.
Pariyar’s Teej song ‘Bains Joban Umro’ released
In the vocal of singer Shanti Sri Pariyar the new Teej song ‘Bains Joban Umro’ has been released. The song, having lyrics, music and arrangement by Aashish Aviral, tries to convey the message of happiness --
Foot trail ravage leaves rural residents in hardship
A devastating landslide has swept away the footrail in Bhalukhapche, on the border of Sisne Rural Municipality-2 and Puthauttarganga Rural Municipality-14, leaving the locals in a dire situation. Since the landslide on July 26, locals have been force
Health experts emphasise breastfeeding benefits during World Breastfeeding Week
As the country observes World Breastfeeding Week, an annual campaign to raise global awareness and support for breastfeeding, health experts emphasise the numerous benefits of breastfeeding for newborns.
Gambia people voicing against female genital mutilation
When Metta, a mother of six from rural Gambia, heard that lawmakers were considering reversing the country's ban on female genital cutting, a centuries-old practice she underwent as a child and now fiercely opposes, she was determined that her voice be heard.
Minister Bhandari commits to promoting SMEs
Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supplies Damodar Bhandari has said that the government was doing everything possible to promote and develop small and medium enterprises citing that they played a key role in producing export items. In a discussion with the officials of the Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries
Panchasheel: Keystone Of Nepal’s Foreign Policy
The Buddhist precept of Panchasheel, the five principles of peaceful existence, has been first included in the communiqué on the Trade and Intercourse Agreement signed by India and China on April 29, 1954
Tackling Youth Unemployment Problem
Unemployment is one of the gravest problems of the Nepali economy. The gravity of the problem is reflected by the fact that the youth of working age group (15 to 24 years) is 20, 74,000 (69.1 percent of the to
Reconstruction of historical Argha Palace resumes
The reconstruction of Argha Palace, a key religious and tourist site in Arghakhanchi district has resumed. The Department of Archaeology has started restoring the palace in its traditional style, which was damaged by the 2015 earthquake. Although work had begun last year, it was halted due to budget constraints.
Millet cultivation decreases in Gulmi
Millet production has decreased significantly in the district this year. It has been found that the millet farming area has been decreasing every year in Gulmi.
