- Thursday, 26 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Stem cells from one eye show promise in healing injuries in other
Phil Durst recalled clawing at his face after a chemical from a commercial dishwashing machine squirted into his eyes, causing "the most indescribable pain I've ever felt — ever, ever, ever." His left eye bore the brunt of the 2017 work accident, which stole his vision, left him unable to tolerate light and triggered four to five cluster headaches a day.
Dealer gets 10 years in prison in death of actor Michael K. Williams
A New York City drug dealer was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for providing "The Wire" actor Michael K. Williams with fentanyl-laced heroin, causing his death. Irvin Cartagena, 40, of Aibo
Messi leads Miami to first trophy with Leagues Cup win
Lionel Messi scored a screamer and won his first trophy in North American soccer as Inter Miami beat Nashville on penalties (10-9) after their final ended 1-1 in 90 minutes. The Argentine World Cup winner had put Miami ahead in the 24th minute with a wonder strike into the top corner but Fafa Picault levelled for Nashville in the second half.
Mandatory stickers on imports will increase illegal trade: Importers
The Importers Association of Nepal has drawn the attention of the Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ saying that illegal trade may increase if labelling stickers is made mandatory for the finished imported goods.
Fair organised to raise awareness about snakes
A fair has been organised on snakes for the first tim e in Nepal. The two-day "Nepal Snake Fair" started in Nawalpur on Sunday. The fair is being ogranised by Nepal Toxi
Steps taken for entry of container drivers to China
The Immigration Department has written to the Immigration Office at Timure in Rasuwagadhi and District Administration Office of Rasuwa to implement the procedure related to China's entry permit for drivers of the trucks and containers to Kerung of China via the Rasuwagadhi crossing.
House meeting adjourned again till Tuesday
The House of Representatives (HoR) meeting scheduled for Sunday afternoon has been adjourned pasting a notice on the notice board. It's been rescheduled for Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 PM. The HoR meeting was deferred after efforts made
NAC to begin Dammam flights next month
The Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) shall begin direct flights to Dammam, Saudi Arabia from September 6.The airlines shared the information through a statement on Saturday and announced that booking for the Kathmandu-Damman flight had been opened. Those wishing to purchase a ticket can do so by logging on to the Corporation’s website, visiting its office or through an authorised travel agency, the statement said.
Bank deposit grows, credit falls
The deposit mobilisation at Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) increased in the last fiscal year 2022/23 as compared to previous fiscal year 2021/22. The deposit mobilisation increased by 12.3 per cent in the review year compared to a growth of 9 per cent in the previous year, according to an annual current macroeconomic and financial report pu
Miss Universe Nepal 2023 finalists announced
Asian Paints Miss Universe Nepal 2023 announced its 22 finalists amid a programme in Kathmandu on Friday. Of the 22, who were selected from among 500 applicants, two are married and one is transgender.
Proposed Education Act may not be passed, says Sharma
Nepali Congress General Secretary Bishwa Prakash Sharma said that the proposed Education Act would not be passed in the current situation. He said that he was serious about the Act and that it should have been introduced only after extensive discussion with the relevant stakeholders.
Ekta: A nostalgic documentary of 1974 A.D.
Arguably one of the most celebrated figures of the Nepali music industry, 1974 A.D. is a sensational musical supergroup that rejoices in its four-decade-long extravagant career with its virtuosic musical skills and profound group chemistry. Formed in the early 90s’, the band categorises their vast reperto
City empties as thousands flee wildfire burning Canada's NWT
Residents heeded warnings to evacuate the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories as a large wildfire burned just outside the city of 20,000 Friday, while firefighters battled a growing fire that set homes ablaze in a city in British Columbia.
Govt collects Rs. 80 billion revenue in first month of current fiscal year
Revenue of around Rs. 80 billion has been collected in the first month of the current fiscal year 2023/24. According to the daily report of the Financial Comptroller General Office under the Ministry of Finance, the revenue collection of the government stands at Rs. 79.93 billion which is 5.62 per cent of the annual target (Rs. 1,422.54 billion) during the review period.
Wood headers home late winner for Nottingham against Sheffield
Chris Wood came off the bench to score an 89th-minute winner for Nottingham Forest to top Sheffield United 2-1 in the English Premier League on Friday. Forest earned its first points after defeat at Arsenal last week while the Blades have lost their opening two games on their return to the top-flight after two seasons away. Forest looked like being held by the Blades after Taiwo Awoniyi's
