Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav has extended his heartfelt wishes to all Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of Tihar and has expressed confidence that this festival would further strengthen mutual trust, goodwill and brotherly relations among different sectors, classes and communities.
President Ramchandra Paudel has wished that may the festival of Tihar inspire all Nepalis to promote the aspiration of mutual goodwill, tolerance, brotherhood, good governance and prosperity.
Kudos to the Nepali men’s cricket team for leading Nepal to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the third time. Nepal qualified for the 2026 tournament after an unbeaten run in the Asia/East Asia Pacific Qualifier held in Oman. The feat exhibited by the Nepali cricketers has brought the Nepali people together to celebrate the historic moment in Nepali sports. No other sports team has reached a global tournament three times. Ne
Regular break from the humdrum of socialisation and daily community activity might beg for a break into solitude for introspection, with a re-energising feel that serves as a tonic to the body and mind. It promotes fresh ideas for new initiatives. It can be gently des
With the excessive use of chemical pesticides in vegetables and fruits, consumers in Nepal have continued to remain at high risk of facing various health hazards. As the domestic production of these daily consumer items is not sufficient to meet the rising internal demand, the country imports a lot of vegetables, fruits and other goods from India, China and other countries. Since there are no adequate labs across the country to test chemical contaminati
Many people are now discussing direct election of the prime minister, which was a major political agenda item of the Gen Z revolution on September 8. In a nation where instability has been a major political issue, it is imperative to think about whether such a system of choosing an executive head could stabilise the governance and bring much-needed prosperity. Some argue that in a nation of greater diversity, one single person cannot represent the as
District Working Committee of the National Folk and Duet Song Academy, Lamjung, has organised institutional Deusi-Bhailo performances aiming to establish an artist welfare fund and office. Wishing for sustainable peace, harmony, and prosperity in the nation, the performances began on Kartik 1, said Anuj Adhikari, the Chairperson of the Academy’s Lamjung branch. According to him, Deusi-Bhailo programmes will be held in Besisahar, Bhote Odar, and other locations until Kartik 4.
A poetic evening was held on the occasion of the 116th birth anniversary of one of the most revered poets of Nepal, Laxmi Prasad Devkota and the 211th birth anniversary of the renowned Russian poet and novelist Mikhail Lermontov.
The special poetry symposium titled ‘A Voice in the Void After the Explosion’ (Visphoṭapachiko Shūnyatāmā Āwāj) was held in the capital, jointly organised by Bartaman Kabita Samuha and Araniko Natyashala. The symposium, moderated by poet Rami Priya, was centred around the
Speakers have stressed the need to develop Damauli, the birthplace of Maharshi Veda Vyas, the composer of the four Vedas, the Mahabharata, and the 18 Puranas, as a religious tourism destination. Speaking at the 10th ‘World Omkar and Hindu Mahamilan Festival,’ organised by the Veda Followers Association, Central Committee Tanahun, on the premises of Vyas Cave, they suggested that the sacred land of Sage Vyasa could be established as a global center of the Hindu faith.
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh guided his side to a comfortable seven-wicket win against India in a rain-affected first one-day international in Perth on Sunday. Chasing 131 for victory in a match that was reduced to 26 overs a side, Marsh scored 46 not out as the home side cruised to an easy win to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Matt Renshaw was unbeaten on 21 alongside Marsh as Australia reached 131-3 with 29 balls remaining. Josh Philippe co
Barcelona moved top of La Liga on Saturday after Ronald Araujo struck deep in stoppage time to snatch the champions a 2-1 win over Girona. The defender, sent on as an emergency forward, netted in the 93rd minute to give Barca a one-point lead over Real Madrid, who visit Getafe on Sunday. Elsewhere, Thiago Almada earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win over Osasuna to take them fourth, while Antony's double helped Real Betis secure a comeback draw at third-place Villarreal. Following two consecutive defeats, Hansi Flick's Barca were only just able to edge Girona, 19th,
As the Chhath festival draws near, communities across Nepal’s eastern Tarai, including Saptari district, have immersed themselves in preparations marked by vibrant decorations, ritual observances, and large-scale pond clean-ups. The atmosphere has become increasingly festive, with devotional Chhath songs resonating in neighbourhoods, and markets bustling with activity. Chhath, one of the most important festivals in the T
In view of the upcoming Bihar State Assembly elections scheduled for November 11, a joint meeting between Nepal and India was held to strengthen border security along the Indo-Nepal border point. The meeting took place at Bhitha
Tihar, the country’s second biggest festival, began on Saturday, bringing festive excitement to the tourism city of Pokhara. Unlike in the past when up to 80 per cent of flowers were imported, this year Pokhara’s own production is expected to fully meet the local demand. With growing interest in flower farming and support from the local government, Pokhara has become self-reliant in producing sayapatri (marigold) and makhamali (globe amaranth) flowers used during Tihar.