- Tuesday, 24 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Dhauligadh water supply project making notable progress
Jumla's largest water supply project, the Great Dhauligad Water Supply Project, is progressing fast. This project, supplying water to 8,695 households, is being executed in two packages.
Iran-backed militants strike US-led base in Iraq
Iran-backed militants launched ballistic missiles at a base hosting US forces in western Iraq, causing one Iraqi and possible American casualties, the US Central Command said Saturday. "Multiple ballistic missiles and rockets were launched by Iranian-backed militants in western Iraq targeting al-Assad Airbase," CENTCOM said in a social media post, which placed the time of the attack at 6:30 pm Baghdad time (1530GMT) Saturday evening.
Three winners selected in Millennium Kids International
Three winners have been selected in the ‘Millennium Kids International 2024,’a beauty pageant show designed to showcase the talents of children. Three winners, including junior girls, boys, and senior girls, were selected amid a competition held on Saturday in Kathmandu. Ivan Shrestha emerged as the winner in the junior boys’ category, while Ilona Karki secured the top title in the junior category.
Complexity In Indo-Maldivian Ties
Weeks after winning November election in the Maldives, during which Indian and some international news media projected him as “pro-China”, President Mohamed Muizzu is embroiled in testing times, exasperated by a wa
Enhance National Assembly’s Dignity
The National Assembly (NA) is going to have 20 new faces soon. The election for 19 members is scheduled to be held on January 25 while the remaining one member will be nominated by the President on the recommendation
Bahunidanda Health Post in Halesi shifts to new building
Bahunidanda Health Post in Halesi Tuwachung Municipality-1 Bahunidanda in Khotang district has shifted from its previous cramped rented space to its newly constructed building. The 2-storey building was inaugurated by Bimala Rai, Mayor of Halesi Tuwachung Municipality.
Nepal loses first match to young Blackcaps at ICC U19 World Cup
Nepal U19 lost its opening group match of the 15th edition of the ICC Under-19 World Cup against New Zealand’s young team by 64 runs at Buffalo Park in East London, South Africa, on Sunday.
Quake-resilient Houses
Nepal has witnessed many small and big earthquakes with the deaths of thousands of people and loss of property worth billions in recent years. The 2015 Gorkha Earthquake dealt a big blow to the country, forcing
NKorea stresses alignment with Russia against US
North Korea said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to visit the North at an unspecified "early date" as the countries continue to align in the face of their separate, intensifying confrontations with the United States.
Kathmandu's Allure Amidst Chaos
Bishalya Gautam One of the most serene capital cities in the world to visit is Kathmandu, often known as the city of temples, due to its vibrant architecture, multicultural population, and extensive history and culture. From the perspective of a
Exports down by 7% in first six months
Nepal’s imports and exports both have declined during the first six months of the current fiscal year 2023/24. According to trade statistics made public by the Department of Customs Sunday, the country's export has declined by 7.23 per cent while the import decreased by 3.09 per cent during the first six months of the current fiscal year compared to the same period of last fiscal year 2022/23.
Koshi packed at 25, faces sixth loss; Police defeats Army
Koshi Province played its sixth match of the PM Cup Men’s National Cricket Tournament on Sunday and lost it in a bitter manner than the previous five. Electing to field first, Koshi was able to bundle out Gandaki at 167 runs in 48.2 overs at Mulpani International Cricket Ground.
‘Jigree’ to release on February 16
Three distinct posters of the film ‘Jigree’ have been released along with its release date. The film is set to hit screens on February 16, accompanied by the tagline ‘Yeuta Aalu Jasto, Arko Tama Jasto,’ which translates into English as ‘One is like a potato, the other is like a bamboo shoot.’ Directed by Akash Magar, ‘Jigree’ blends elements of comedy, crime, action and drama.
Air pollution, politics pose cross-border challenges in South Asia
The air smells burnt in Lahore, a city in Pakistan's east that used to be famous for its gardens but has become infamous for its terrible air quality. Toxic smog has sickened
Blooming mustard lures visitors
With the mustard field in full bloom in Ratnechaur in Beni Municipality- 1 of Myagdi district, thousands of people are visiting these mesmerizing fields for leisure and photography.
