- Saturday, 21 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Wind shift raises concerns over North Korean trash balloon launches
South Korea is monitoring an expected change in the wind direction on Monday that could allow North Korea to send more trash-carrying balloons across their heavily armed border, in their latest bout of tit-for-tat psychological warfare. Last week, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian Presiden
Uprooting Corruption
In a bold anti-corruption move, the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) Sunday filed a charge sheet at the Special Court against Chief Secretary Dr. Baikuntha Aryal and 10 other individuals fo
Exciting Trip To Rara
Surreal. That was the first word that came to mind and my lips when I saw Rara Lake for the very first time. After careful planning and eager anticipation, I embarked on my journey to Rara in April. Visiting Karnali for the first time, and that too to witness the famous Rara Lake, filled me with boundless excitement.
Construction of museum building in Janakpurdham at final stage
The construction of the Maithili Development Trust building has reached its final stage. Madhes Province government has constructed the museum building for Rs. 70 million.
Nepal- Africa film festival concludes awarding ‘Gurkha Warrior’ as best film
The ‘12th Nepal-Africa Film Festival 2024’, concluded on Sunday. In the three-day festival, ‘Gurkha Warrior’ was awarded the Best Film Award.
South Africa, England reach semi-finals
South Africa edged the West Indies by three wickets in a rain-affected Super Eights match on Sunday to reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals and eliminate the hosts. Chasing a revised 123 off 17 overs, South Africa stuttered to 110-7 as Roston Chase took three wickets, but they reached their target when Marco Jansen hit the first ball of the final over for six.
Fire at a lithium battery factory kills 22 workers
A fire likely sparked by exploding lithium batteries swept through a manufacturing factory near South Korea's capital on Monday, killing 22 mostly Chinese migrant workers and injuring eight, officials said.
Sweltering temperatures persist across the US
Millions of Americans sweated through a scorching weekend as temperatures soared across the U.S., while residents were rescued from floodwaters that forced evacuations across the Midwest. One person died during flooding in South Dakota, the governor said.
Monsoon system spreads nationwide
This year’s monsoon system has spread nationwide by Monday (June 24). This year’s monsoon arrived three days earlier than the average date, on June 10 in the eastern region of Koshi Province. The monsoon has arrived in the remaining parts of Koshi Province
10 best poems of National Poetry Festival announced
Nepal Academy has announced 10 best poems of the Rastriya Kavita Mahotsav 2081 (National Poetry Festival 2024) held at Nepal Academy in Kathmandu on Sunday.
Europe Angered Over Immigrants
Immigrants have suddenly become a major source of irritation and apprehension in, of all the places, countries that until recently flaunted their secular, liberal and inclusive outlook. They championed the promotion of
Corruption Sapping Local Governments
Many local governments across Nepal have proved their mettle by improving service delivery as per the people’s needs and aspirations. Among the three-tier governments, the local government institutio
Bashundhara Bhushal observes photograph of Jeevan Rekha
Senior actress Bashundhara Bhushal said that in the year 2024 BS, she danced in Jansewa Hall during a children’s competition. Bhushal recalled this while observing the historical photo exhibition being held at the Gorkhapatra Corporation on Sunday.
Australia sink brave Scots, England advance at T20 World Cup
Australia saw off a determined challenge from Scotland to claim a five-wicket victory in a decisive final Group B match of the T20 World Cup for both teams at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Saturday.
Saraswati Pratikshya comes up with new novel
Promising young novelist Saraswati Pratikshya has come up with her new novel 'Swa' in Nepali in the market. The novel inspires the readers to search the happiness inside one's self.
