- Sunday, 22 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Application announced for 3rd Theatre fest
Mandala Theatre Nepal announced the opening of applications for the 3rd edition of the Nepal International Theatre Festival (NITFEST). Issuing a press statement on Sunday, Kedar Shrestha, the festival coordinator, informed that the festival was launched on World Theatre Day, March 27. This edition of NITFEST promises to be a vibrant celebration of the transformative power of theatre.
Haitians scramble to survive, seeking food, water and safety as gang violence chokes the capital
As the sun sets, a burly man bellows into a megaphone while a curious crowd gathers around him. Next to him is a small cardboard box with several banknotes worth 10 Haitian gourdes — about 7 U.S. cents. "Everyone give whateve
Amir of State of Qatar arriving tomorrow
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, is arriving in Kathmandu on a two-day State Visit to Nepal on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, is paying a State Visit to Nepal on 23 – 24 April 2024 at the cordial invitation of President Ramchandra Paudel.
New York passes $237 billion budget
New York lawmakers passed a $237 billion state budget Saturday that includes plans to spur housing construction and combat unlicensed marijuana stores. The package also includes a raft of other measures such as expediting the closure of some state prisons, addressing a recent influx of migrants and continuing the pandemic-era policy of allowing people to buy takeout cocktails.
Expedite Power Trade
With Nepal adopting free market economy since early 1990s, the private sector has played an important role in the economic development. The constitution has recognised the public, private and cooperatives
Music Soothes Heart
As I sit here reflecting on the countless concerts and musical experiences I've been fortunate enough to attend, one thing becomes abundantly clear, music is more than just notes and melodies — it's a powerful force that has th
Flood alert in Budhigandaki after upstream avalanche
The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an alert following a rise in the water level of the Budhigandaki River caused by an avalanche. On Sunday morning, an avalanche occurred in Birendra Lake, located at Chumanuwri-1, Gorkha. Locals reported an avalanche in the lake. Following the outburst of the lake, the water level in the Bu
Jepchirchir, Munyao secure Kenyan double in London marathon
Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir won the London marathon in a women's-only world record on Sunday as Alexander Mutiso Munyao's victory in the men's race made it a Kenyan double. The race was preceded by 30 seconds of applause for Kelvin Kiptum, 2023 winner of the men's race, who was killed in a car accident in February. A poignant day ended with two more Kenyan victories with Jepchirchir in particular putting down a marker ahead of her defence of her title at the Pa
Coffee roastery launched AI-generated blend
An artisan roastery based in the Finnish capital has introduced a coffee blend that has been developed by artificial intelligence in a trial in which it's hoped that technology can ease the workload in a sector that traditionally prides itself on manual work.
First Gadhamdi resident passes teacher’s commission examination
Kul Bahadur Sunari residing next to Kaligandaki Corridor in Gadhamdi of Gaindakot Municipality-3, Nawalpur, has become the first person to pass the exam of the Teachers Service Commission in the entire village.
Record numbers in the US are homeless
The most significant case in decades on homelessness has reached the Supreme Court as record numbers of people in America are without a permanent place to live. The justices on Monday will consider a challenge to rulings from a California-based appeals court that found punishing people for sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking amounts to unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment.
Dayahang, Swastima are best actors at Rural Film festival
Actor Dayahang Rai and actress Swastima Khadka clinched the Best Actor and Actress awards for their films ‘Dimag Kharab’ and ‘Nango Gaun’ respectively, at the 3rd Nepal Rural Film Festival.
Dolakha self-sufficient in milk production
Dolakha district has become self-sufficient in milk. The district has become self-reliant in milk production due to the increase in the commercial raising of cows and buffaloes recently.
89 houses and sheds gutted in 14 fire incidents in a day in Gulmi
Authorities reported 14 fire incidents from across Gulmi district on Saturday alone. The
Trade deficit stands at Rs. 1,053 billion in nine months, export drops by 3.6%
The country’s trade deficit in the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2023/24 has reached more than Rs. 1,053 billion. According to the statistics of the Department of Customs based on the first nine months made public Sunday, Nepal has incurred a trade deficit of Rs. 1,053.42 billion during the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2023/24.
