- Monday, 9 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
US pulls Black WWII panels, backlash follows
Ever since a U.S. military cemetery in the southern Netherlands removed two displays recognizing Black troops who helped to liberate Europe from the Nazis, visitors have filled the guestbook with objections.
BP Koirala's Geopolitical Foresight
Nepal’s first-ever elected Prime Minister, BP Koirala, who the king dismissed after just eighteen months of a five-year term, was placed in solitary confinement for eight years and later forced into exile, chos
Preserving TU's Academic Sanctity
A university is a place of learning — an institution devoted to study, teaching, research, and intellectual exploration. It may embrace every field of knowledge or specialise in a particular discipline, but its enviro
Frosty Winter
The chill seeped in early this year as even autumn season was relatively colder than the previous years. Now it is the height of winter season as mercury has dipped significantly. Nights are longer while days are s
Poll Uncertainty Ends
With the submission of closed lists of the candidates contesting the House of Representatives (HoR) elections under the proportionate representation (PR) category by all political parties, all speculations about the pol
Aavaas mesmerises audience in Paleti
Paleti held in Kathmandu on Friday and Saturday, echoed with composer Aavaas' music. This edition of Paleti, featuring his musical c
National Mushroom Day marked for first time
Nepal on Tuesday marked the 'National Mushroom Day' for the first time, aiming to highlight the importance of mushroom cultivation in nutrition, income generation and agricultural diversification.
Hosts Morocco cruise as South Africa reach Cup of Nations last 16
Ayoub El Kaabi's brace helped Morocco to a 3-0 win over Zambia on Monday as the Africa Cup of Nations hosts cruised into the last 16 while South Africa beat Zimbabwe 3-2 to also secure a berth in the knockout phase.
Sudurpaschim special issue of Madhupark launched
The Sudurpaschim and Karnali Special Issue of Madhupark, a literary magazine published by the Gorkhapatra Corporation, has been launched in Dhangadhi. Marking the occasion of Pushe Pandra, whic
Tamu Lhosar marked with fanfare
The Gurung community on Tuesday marked ‘Tamu Lhosar’, their New Year, by organising various programmes across the country, including in Kathmandu. A crowded yet cheerful atmosphere, momen
NPC, New Diamond, APF progress to semis
Nepal Police Club (NPC), New Diamond Sports Club and Armed Police Force (APF) Club have advanced to the semi‑finals of the ninth NVA Cup Volleyball Championship in the women’s category.
Unequal wages for equal work: The struggle of female workers in Nepal
Nepal’s 2015 Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to employment and ensures the right of every worker to fair labour practices. Article 33 of the Constitution enshrine
EC begins reviewing parties’ PR lists
A total of 64 political parties have submitted their closed lists for the proportional representation (PR) system at the Election Commission (EC) for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) polls slated for March 5, 2026.
Nepal-China art show held in Beijing
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Nepal, an art exhibition ‘Dialogue across Mountains: A Collection of Fine Thangkas from China and Nepal’ was held in Beijing, China.
Kulman adds weight to Balen-Rabi alliance
The seven-point agreement signed by Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s Mayor, Balendra Shah, and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane on Sunday morning, and a similar agreement wi
