- Saturday, 21 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
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.
Province MPs express qualms about implementation of budget
Provincial Assembly Members of Koshi Province have expressed their doubt in effective implementation of the budget presented for the fiscal year 2024/25. Minister for Economic Affairs and Planning of Koshi Province government Ram Bahadur Magar presented a budget of Rs. 35.27 billion for the next fiscal year 2024/25 at the Provincial Assembly on Saturday. Sobha Chemjong Palungwa, Provincial Assemb
Constitution needs a review for effective federal execution: Ex-CJ Shrestha
Former Chief Justice Kalyan Shrestha has said that the constitution needs to be reviewed for effective and time bound implementation of federalism. Right after the promulgation, the supreme legal charter of the nation should have come up with a cl
Acting President's Eid greetings
Acting President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has wished for happiness, peace, prosperity and good health to all members of the Muslim community on the occasion of the great festival Eid-Ul-Adha.
Ganga Dashahara marked in Janakpurdham
On the occasion of Ganga Dashahara, pilgrims have gathered at Dashrath Pokhari in Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City to take a holy dip. Hindu devotees, both Indian and local, have arrived at Dashrath Pokhari since early Sunday morning.
Budget Of Provinces
With the announcement of budget for the fiscal year 2081/82 B.S., all seven provinces have geared towards strengthening their economy and infrastructure. One of the important components of federal system, provinces have introduced their annual estimates of incomes and expenditures amidst the frequent change of the guards. The combined budgets of all seven provinces stand at more than Rs. 278 billion.
Nepali Cricket Gains Ground
In the realm of sports, few stories captivate the imagination quite like an underdog rising against the odds. Nepal's journey in cricket epitomises this narrative, steadily progressing from humble beginnings to becoming a formidable force in the global arena. As Nepal is participating in the ICC T-20 World Cup 2024, there is palpable excitement and optimism surrounding the team's prospects. This milestone not only und
'We are motivated', say Nepali athletes after receiving assured cash prizes
Nepali athletes who won medals at the 19th Asian Games and 4th Asian Para Games in 2022 alongside the Nepali men's cricket squad who booked a place in the ongoing T20 World Cup by defeating the UAE in November 2023 have finally received the cash prizes announced by the government.
Deepak Raj Kaliraj wins first prize in singing competition
Deepak Raj Kaliraj from Makwanpur received the award for topping the singing competition on Saturday. Likewise, Raja Rajput from Dhanusha received the prize and Suraj Khati from Rupandehi the third prize. The finale of the National Youth Singing Competitio
Israel to pause daytime fighting in southern Gaza for aid efforts
Israel's military announced on Sunday that it would pause fighting throughout daytime hours along a route in southern Gaza to free up a backlog of humanitarian aid deliveries destined for desperate Palestinians enduring a humanitarian crisis sparked by the war, now in its ninth month.
Australian tourists show growing interest in Nepal
Recent trends indicate a rising interest among Australian visitors in Nepal as a potential tourist destination. Statistics from the Department of Tourism reveal a significant increase in the number of Australian tourists visiting Nepal.
Once bustling Kanchhi Bazaar turns deserted
Once bustling with buyers and sellers, Kanchhi Bazaar in Dhanusha looks deserted these days. Located in Dhanushadham Municipality-9 and connected to the East-West Highway, Kanchhi Bazaar used to be crowded during the farmers’ market on Sundays and Thursdays. In the past, buyers from Kalyanpur in Siraha, Rajbiraj in Saptari, Janakpur and nearby Indian towns used to visit the market to purchase local produce.
Budget discussions continue in House
In Sunday’s session of the House of Representatives, parliamentarians convened to discuss the Appropriation Bill, 2023, proposing significant cuts across various ministries including Federal Affairs and General Administration, Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, and Finance. The deliberations saw diverse opinions and proposals aimed at reshaping budgetary allocations and addressing pressing national concerns.
