- Monday, 8 June 2026
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US military threatens to blockade all Iranian ports starting on Monday
The United States military has announced it will begin blockading all Iranian ports on Monday, its latest move to exert pressure on Tehran after marathon peace talks in Pakistan concluded without a deal.
Dotyali Museum established
The Dadeldhura Public Library has established Dotyali Museum, showcasing the traditional lifestyle, costumes and cultural identity of the Sudurpaschim Province. The museum has collection of historical goods from the Dotyali community.
Asset Investigation
Nepal’s quest for peace, prosperity and justice has always remained elusive, even though people waged several political struggles and orchestrated successful revolutions. The mesmerising movements ended in compromise, with emerging leaders failing to meet their promises. Elections are held and governments are formed under a constitutional framework. This unfailingly gives the impression that democracy is functioning at fu
Peace Postponed In West Asia
So, the United States-Iran marathon peace talks facilitated by Pakistan on April 11-12 have not produced any breakthrough, which means more meetings in the ensuing days. The American side called for Tehran’s “commitment of will” to refrain from developing nuclear weapons, while Iran objected to Washington’s “excessive demands”. The United States’ Vice-President JD Vance led the American team for the “make or break” meet, while Iran’s Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi headed the Iranian delegation in Islamabad.
From Paper-based To Paperless Administration
The newly elected government has launched a leapfrog strategy to transform the conventional mode of state administration, harnessing app-based technology to ensure effective, efficient and time-bound service delivery. The cabinet's decision of '
On Threshold Of Power
Close to the entrance of the historic Hanumandhoka Durbar Square, Nrisimha has already dealt with Hiranyakashyap. According to legend, Hiranyakashyap wrested a boon from Brahma (the creator) after intense tapasya to avenge the slaying of his brother Hiranyaksha by Vishnu (the preserver) during his Varah (boar) avatar, rendering him almost invincible: he could not be killed by any being created by Brahma—neither by day nor by night, neith
Agriculture Development Office distributes Rs 450 million in grant in five years
The Agriculture Development Office, Nawalparasi Purba has distributed almost Rs 450 million in grant to the farmers in the last five fiscal years since 2077/78 BS.
Brotherhood Football Club lifts title of Golbazar Mayor Gold Cup
The Brotherhood Football Club, Udayapur won the trophy of the Ninth Golbazar Mayor Gold Cup Football Competition.
Property details of PM Shah, Ministers made public
The property details of Prime Minister Balendra Shah and the Members of the Council of Ministers were made public.
Berultseva denies Gurung gold again in Karate One
Kazakhstan’s Sofya Berultseva once again shattered Nepal’s Arika Gurung’s hopes of a gold medal, defeating her in the final of the women’s +68kg kumite at the Karate One Premier League in Leshan, China, on Sunday. It was their third meeting in a final, and the second in the Premier League, but on all three occasions the 11th‑ranked Gurung has fallen to the world number one Kazakh. Nepal’s most decorated karateka found no answers against the six‑time Karate One gold medallist at the Leshan Olympic Sports Centre tatami. Berultseva edged Gurung 2‑1 to claim her seventh Premier League gold, adding to her tally of four silvers and six bronzes.
Sudur Paschim edge Police as Army seal final berth
Sudur Paschim Province strengthened their bid for a place in the final with victory over Nepal Police Club, while Arjun Kumal struck his second century of the tournament to guide Gandaki Province to an emphatic win at the Men’s Prime Minister Cup. Sudur Paschim’s win, however, confirmed table‑toppers Tribhuwan Army Club as the first finalists, with two matches still in hand. Army lead the standings with 13 points, followed by Sudur Paschim on 12 from nine matches. Police, in third place, saw their final hopes dashed after suffering a third defeat, leaving them on nine points with one match remaining.
Indian legendary singer Asha Bhosle passes away
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away in Mumbai on Sunday at the age of 92. Her funeral is scheduled for Monday, with the last rites to be conducted at Shivaji Park at 4 pm. Bhosle had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on 11 April due to severe exhaustion and a chest infection, as shared by her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle on X.
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Fewa New Year Festival begins
The Fewa New Year Festival began on Sunday at Lakeside in Pokhara. The 21st edition of the festival has started to welcome the New Year 2083. Chief District Officer of Kaski, Rudradevi Sharma, inaugurated the festival. Sharma said that the festival’s continuous and permanent operation is its main success.“Pokhara is an important city from historical, cultural, and tourism perspectives,” she said. “Among the various festivals held in this city, the Nepali New Year festival has its own distinct importance and identity.” Before the festival, a rally featuring cultural tableaux and traditional musical processions was held. Chief District Officer Sharma expressed that such artistic tableaux reflect the originality, diversity, and unity of Nepalis.
Initiatives to preserve Sangini, Balan dance
Before information technology, the Arya community performed the Sangini dance as entertainment during major ceremonies, royal events, Puranic recitations, weddings and other rituals. For women engaged in agricultural work, the Sangini dance served as a medium through which they expressed their pain and feelings through songs within the community. At that time, communication relied only on the postal service. Even the postal service was not easily accessible to everyone. Daughters who had not been able to visit their maternal homes for a long time would sing in tune and perform Sangini.
Anita Kharel releases ‘Adira’
Anita Khrel’s novel, ‘Adira’, published by Red Panda Books, was launched on Saturday. This is Kharel's first novel, which was launched by poet and novelist Biplav Prateek, film director Shanta Nepali, and Gen-Z activist Majid Ansari.
