- Wednesday, 1 April 2026
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Liverpool, City and Barca ease into Champions League last 16
Liverpool, Manchester City and Barcelona booked last-16 places in the Champions League on Wednesday, as holders Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid missed out on the top eight. Premier League champions Liverpool thrashed Qarabag 6-0 in the eighth and final round of league-phase matches at Anfield to finish third in the 36-team table behind already-qualified Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
Min Bahadur Bham to serve jury at Berlinale
Min Bahadur Bham, a critically acclaimed film director, has been selected as a member of the International Jury of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) 2026. He is widely regarded as the first Nepali filmmaker to serve as a jury member at an A-list international film festival. Reacting to the announcement through social media, Bham expressed deep gratitude and humility, calling the opportunity a profound honour.
Art exhibition ‘With Love from Russia’ kicks off
The Russian House in Kathmandu held an art exhibition titled ‘With Love from Russia’ on Thursday to celebrate artistic expression as a bridge of friendship and cultural connection between Russia and Nepal.
Kailash Kher sings for Nepali film
Renowned Indian singer Kailash Kher has lent his voice to the Nepali film Shivansh. The production team has confirmed that the film features the song ‘Shiva Tandav’ sung by Kher. Shivansh is scheduled for a nationwide release on February 13. The inclusion of Kailash Kher’s song was announced by the production team through the release of a new poster showcasing the film’s main characters.
Jhapa-2 gains spotlight with high-profile contestants
Jhapa district is drawing attention ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) elections, with several high-profile candidates in the race. Alongside Constituency 5, Constituency 2 has emerged as one of the most closely watched contests. A total of 18 candidates are contesting in Jhapa-2, including former Speaker Devraj Ghimire, former Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Magar, former ministers Sarita Prasai and Dharmashila Chapagain, and advocate Bhadra Prasad Nepal ‘Swagat'.
Electricity reaches remote area for the first time
Electricity has reached Deujar and Gadhansir, located south of Bagmati Rural Municipality-3 in eastern Makawanpur, for the first time. Sakesh Ghalan, Chairman of Bagmati Rural Municipality, inaugurated the programme by lighting a lamp on Tuesday. The line has been extended to 62 households in Deujar and 17 households in Gadhansir. The Nepal Electricity Authority provided poles, wires, and transformers, while the rural municipality arranged the necessary infrastructure for the three-phase line.
Land cost, labour shortage trouble garment industry
Nepali apparel industry is reeling from labour shortage, high labour turnover and poor export logistics, concluded a study conducted by the South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE) and Garment Association Nepal (GAN). More than three-fourth of the firms in the sector said that they are troubled by high cost of land, labour shortage and poor logistics, Dr. Paras Kharel, Executive Director of SAWTEE who led the study on 'Nepal’s garment and textile supply chain: Insights into constraints and enablers' said at a programme organised in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
NCCI hands over 25 fire extinguishers
In recent times, incidents of fire have been increasing in various shops and business establishments in Nepalgunj. In view of this, the Nepalgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has handed over fire extinguishers to the Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City. To ensure immediate control in case of fire incidents in shops or at homes, the Chamber handed over 25 fire extinguishers to the Sub-Metropolitan City. At a programme organised at the Chamber’s office, President of the Nepalgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Tanka Dhami, handed over the 25 fire ex
Snow blankets Chhededaha Lake in Bajura
Chhededaha Lake, a well-known tourist destination in Khaptad Chhededaha Rural Municipality, Bajura, has been covered in snow for the past few days. The lake lies between Ward Nos. 4 and 7 of the municipality. A gift of nature, the lake is known for its natural beauty. With thick snowfall this season, it appears even more enchanting, drawing the attention of both domestic and foreign visitors. As the lake sparkles under a blanket of snow, the number of visitors has increased noticeably in recent days.
NASEA gives Rs. 900,000 to PM for Gen-Z martyrs' families
Nepalis living in the United States have contributed nearly Rs. 900,000 to Nepal’s Reconstruction Fund through their social organisation, the Nepali Association of Southeast America (NASEA). NASEA Treasurer Puran Raj Khatiwada handed over a cheque worth US$ 6,128 to Prime Minister Sushila Karki at the latter's official residence in Baluwatar on Thursday. He said the amount was raised to support relief and rehabilitation for the families of youths who were martyred during the Gen Z movement and was handed over to the government for that purpose.
India hands over 250 vehicles in second tranche
The second tranche of election-related assistance from India has been handed over to Nepal. Charge d’affaires of the Embassy of India in Nepal Dr. Rakesh Pandey handed over more than 250 vehicles to the Government of Nepal in a programme held at the Ministry of Finance at the Singha Durbar in Kathmandu on Thursday.
Election fervour sweeps Kathmandu Valley
The capital valley has entered a vibrant and crowded election phase after major political parties, smaller groups and independent candidates filed nominations across all 15 constituencies of the three districts—Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur. The candidates are now on door-to-door visits. The contest for the House of Representatives has drawn a mix of experienced leaders, first-time contenders, youth activists and well-known public figures, reflecting a broad political spectrum and a strong emphasis on generational change.
President Thapa vows development in Sarlahi
Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa vowed model development in constituency no 4 of Sarlahi district from where he is contesting the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5.
Nepal Police nabbed looters by running Operation Snatching
The Nepal Police nabbed the members of a looting gang led by Binaya Tamang by conducting 'Operation Snatching' on Wednesday night.
Private sector ready to invest in Budhigandaki hydro project: President Dhakal
President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Chandra Dhakal, has urged the bodies concerned to immediately forward the construction of the Budhigandaki Reservoir Hydropower Project.
