- Monday, 8 June 2026
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Puja Mahato and U19 team ignite hope for Nepal's cricket future
Nepal’s rising stars, with a victory over Pakistan, have propelled the nation into the Super 4 of the inaugural ACC Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup.
'She Leads Icon' Award to be presented on January 3
Kathmandu, Dec 19: 'She Leads Icon' Award is to be presented to the 'inspiring women representatives' on January 3 to respect the remarkable contribution of women people's representatives.Top three women's representatives would be announced the 'Icon' from among 27 short-listed inspiring women representatives out of 140 applicants. Twenty-four women representatives from Koshi province, 14 from Madhes province, 12 from Bagmati province, 11 from Gandaki province, 36 from Lumbini province, 16 from Karnali province and 15 from Sudurpaschim province had filed application for the Icon. Jury members—Astalaxmi Shakya (political sector), Sari Joshi (social sector) and Charu Changa (media sector) had shortlisted the best applicants from every province. Four women representatives have been shortlisted from Koshi province, two from Madhes province, four from Bagmati, three from Gandaki, seven from Lumbini, four from Karnali and three from Sudurpaschim province for voting. Women making notable contribution in different areas—women health, women entrepreneurship, policy and justice, empowerment and accountability would be honoured. Chairperson of the Kalpa Empower Women Nepal, the organizing committee, Puja Koirala, said they have expected participation of more than 3,000 people in the programme. There would be stall of goods produced in local levels, information centre on the occasion, according to the organizer. The programme is going to be organized to promote women empowerment, entrepreneurship and leadership and the organizer expected that this programme would encourage women across the country exposing the powerful role of people's representatives of local levels. (RSS)
Janakpur bowlers shine to wrap Karnali for 118 runs in NPL Qualifier 2
Karnali Yaks posted a target of 119 runs for Janakpur Bolts in the Qualifier 2 match of Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Thursday at Kirtipur. After winning a toss Janakpur invited Karnali to bat first where Karnali made a total of 118 runs in stipulated 20 overs in 9 wickets.
Wife of jailed ex-Malaysian leader acquitted in latest graft case
A Malaysian court threw out more than a dozen money laundering and tax evasion charges on Thursday lodged against the wife of jailed former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak.
Over 5,300 people benefitted from health camp
More than 5,300 people were benefitted from health camp organized at Bhotenamlang and Thangpaldhap of Panchpokhari Thangpal rural municipality in Sindhupalchowk.
At least 100 North Koreans dead in Ukraine war, says South
At least 100 North Korean soldiers have been killed in fighting in the Ukraine war since entering combat on the Russian side earlier this month, a South Korean MP has said.
Over 5,300 people benefitted from health camp
More than 5,300 people were benefitted from health camp organized at Bhotenamlang and Thangpaldhap of Panchpokhari Thangpal rural municipality in Sindhupalchowk.
Chief Minister Lama hands over ventilator to Chandragiri Town Hospital
Chandragiri Town Hospital is starting ventilator service soon. The Ministry of Health and Population has provided ventilator to the Hospital.
52 killed in two bus accidents in central Afghanistan
Two bus accidents involving a fuel tanker and a truck on a highway through central Afghanistan killed 52 people and injured 65, the Taliban government spokesmen said Thursday.
Two arrested for fraudulent foreign employment schemes
Two individuals have been arrested for cheating people by promising foreign employment with lucrative salaries.
Janakpur fielding against Karnali on NPL Qualifier 2
Janakpur Bolts chose to field first against Karnali Yaks after winning a toss in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) Qualifier 2 match on Thursday at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
Gold price down Rs 1,700 per tola
The price of gold has decreased by Rs 1,700 per tola (11.66 grams) in the domestic market today.
Minister Yadav directs for prompt completion of Melamchi pipeline works
Water Supply Minister Pradeep Yadav has directed the bodies concerned to promptly conclude the works related to the pipelines installed for supplying the water brought from Melamchi to different places in Kathmandu Valley.
Play ‘Hari Hajurba’ being premiered at Mandala Theatre today
The much-anticipated play Hari Hajurba is being premiered today at Mandala Theatre, Thapagaun. The play will be run every day accepts Monday till January 12. There will be two shows at 1 PM and 5:15 PM on Saturdays.
Minister Yadav instructs to complete Melamchi 'pipeline' work promptly
Minister for Water Supply Pradeep Yadav has directed to complete the work of the pipeline laid to supply Melamchi Water to various places in the Kathmandu Valley promptly.
