- Sunday, 8 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Dailekh locals await gas production
Locals in Bhairabi Rural Municipality–1, Jaljale, Dailekh are eagerly waiting for the next phase of petroleum exploration after initial drilling work brought excitement and curiosity to them.
Provinces still struggle to stand on their own fiscal feet
In the past eight years since their creation, the provinces have failed to demonstrate their interest or innovation in finding new sources of internal revenue and expand their tax base. Reliance on the tradit
Annual waterbird count begins
The annual waterbird census began on Saturday. It is part of the global International Waterbird Census (IWC), one of the world’s longest-running biodiversity monitoring programmes.
EC completes scrutiny of PR candidate lists
The Election Commission (EC) has completed the scrutiny of the closed lists of candidates submitted by political parties under the Proportional Representation (PR) system for the March 5 election.
Rekha Pokharel: Emerging voice in Nepali music
Rekha Pokharel, a promising singer, is rapidly gaining fame with her melodious songs. In just four to five months, she has recorded nearly 90 albums and performed over 50-60 live dohori (duet) songs, making a distinct identity in the Nepali music industry. Born to Khagraj and Tulsi Pokharel in Syuga Khada, Banglachuli Rural Municipality-1, Dang, Rekha displaye
Sunshine after a week brings relief to Sarlahi locals
People in Sarlahi have found relief from the cold after bright sunshine returned on Thursday, following a week of persistent cold and fog. Continuous dense fog and a prolon
Foreign tourists to Upper Mustang decline
The number of foreign tourists visiting Upper Mustang declined in 2025 compared to 2024. The fall in arrivals is mainly attributed to security conce
Morahang Palace awaits conservation
The remains associated with the ancient Morahang King, known as Morange, located in Budhimorang, Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-1, Dhankuta, have fallen into disrepair due to a lack of protection.
Curb cross-border smuggling, says Nepalgunj CCI
The Nepalgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industry has submitted a seven-point memorandum to the Lumbini provincial government, demanding stricter control of smuggling.
Preparation for Swasthani Bratakhata completes
Preparation for the month-long Shree Swasthani Bratakhata has been completed, according to the Shree Madhavnarayan Swasthani Fasting and Salinadi Management Committee.
Defining Leadership As Cultural Guardianship
People follow their leaders as a cultural role model who transmits a shared worldview, symbols, values, morals, ideas, norms, beliefs and institutions inherited from their ancestors. They offer cognitive maps for the a
Learning By Doing: Effective Teaching Method
Last week, a video related to a cultural programme, organised by a school in Butwal, went viral on social media. The school, Everest School, is a well-known and reputable institution in the area. Because of its strong
Shun Partisan Path
n Hindu-majority Nepal, the echo of “isms” resounds louder than the sacred sound of Omkar. Socialism, nationalism, monarchism, Marxism, Leninism — the list of these ideological titles is pushing Nepali society
City charge stalls at Sunderland, Liverpool held by Leeds
Manchester City trail Arsenal by four points at the top of the Premier League after failing to end Sunderland's unbeaten home record in a 0-0 draw on Thursday, while Liverpool were also held by Leeds.
Bhoj Raj Thapa, others honoured
Journalist Bhoj Raj Thapa was honoured on the occasion of the 13th National Costume Day and International Topi Day in Kathmandu on Thursday. Thapa has been actively engaged in social journalism and consistently raising issues of public concern.
