- Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Adhikari's lyrics still capitivate audiences
: Anand Adhikari is one of the few individuals who have consistently contributed to Nepali music. Born on 17 January 1967 in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Adhikari is the eldest son of the late Madhav Raj Adhikari and the late Alka Devi Adhikari. With a passion for poetry from his school days, he has written around 400 melodious songs during a career spanning more than three and a half decades. A defining characteristic of Adhikari’s work is the seamless integration of nature a
Bhaktapur comes alive for Biska Jatra
: The festive spirit of the famous Biska Jatra has gripped the Newar settlement in Bhaktapur as the nine-day festival approaches. The eight-night and nine-day festival will kick off on April 10 with the pulling of the chariots of two deities, Bhairavnath and Bhadrakali.
Local films earn Rs. 1.084 billion in 2082 BS
Nepali films released from April 14, 2025, to April 1, 2026, earned Rs. 1.084 billion at the box office. According to the statistics released by the Film Development Board on Monday, the number of cinemagoers who watched Nepali films stood at 3,781,544. Likewise, in the international film sector, collections worth Rs. 1.115 billion were recorded, with 3,322,757 tickets sold, according to the statistics. The data further shows that 458,778 more viewers visited cinema halls to watch domestic films this year.
Third Nawalpur Festival from April 9
The District Coordination Committee of the Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN), Nawalpur, is set to organise the Third Nawalpur Festival on the occasion of the Nepali New Year. The organisers said that the Third Nawalpur Indigenous Nationalities Cultural, Tourism, Food and Trade Festival will take place from April 9 to April 20 at Nawadurga Rangashala, Bhattola, and Kawasoti-2. According to District Chairperson Ram Kumar Shrestha, the main objective of the festival is to promote the culture, traditional attire, lifestyle and cuisine of indigenous nationalities. Shrestha said the festival is also expected to help revive economic activities that had slowed down following the COVID-19 pand
Rato Machhindranath chariot construction begins in Lalitpur
The Guthi Sansthan of Lalitpur has begun assembling and structuring the chariot of Rato Machhindranath at Pulchowk, Lalitpur, from Saturday, April 4. This year, the chariot procession of the Rato Machhindranath festival will fall on April 21, four days after the idol of Rato Machhindranath is placed on the 48-foot chariot on April 18. Construction of the chariot for Patan’s famous Rato Machhindranath Jatra is in full swing at the shrine in Pulchowk, Lalitpur. The chariot, made entirely of wood, is built to stand 48 feet tall on four wheels representing the four Bhairavs of the city: Kundi, Harisiddhi, Lubhu, and Tika Bhairav. Construction of the holy carriage usually begins in mid-April after th
5th edition of NERUFF to be held in Sarlahi
The 5th edition of the Nepal Rural Film Festival (NERUFF) is set to take place from April 28 to 30 in Sarlahi. The festival, intending to promote films based on original Nepali rural narratives, will this time be held in Chandranagar Rural Municipality of Madhesh Province. The organiser stated that while previous editions were successfully held in hilly regions, this year the festival is being expanded to the Tarai. More than 50 applications have been received in the
Heavy snowfall in lower Mustang
Muktinath Development Committee Manager Dinesh Bhusal said that the present snowfall in the Muktinath area is the heaviest of the season. The Muktinath area has received snow six times so far.
Page 3 People’s Choice Award 1146 announced
The fifth edition of the Page 3 People’s Choice Award 1146 has been announced to honour artists in the Nepal Bhasa entertainment sector. The announcement was made during a programme held at City Centre, Kathmandu on Saturday.
Subba's 'Mundhum Aesthetics' released
Writer Nawa Raj Subba has released a non-fiction titled 'Mundhum Aesthetics' in English. The book focuses on the poetic and philosop
Nepali poets find expression in English
A 'Spring Poetry Festival' featuring Nepali poets reciting in English was held at the premises of Ratna Rajya Laxmi (RR) Campus in the capital on Saturday. Organised by the 'Bartaman Kabita Samuha
Historical sociologist Lokranjan Parajuli's Sandhikaal launched
The book “Sandhikaal: Samajik Paribartanka Aadharbhumi” by historical sociologist Lokranjan Parajuli has been officially launched in Kathmandu on Saturday. The book explores the story of the advent
Russian Film Days inaugurated at NIFF
‘Russian Film Days’ has been officially inaugurated under the Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) at the Russian House on Friday. Speaking at the event, Chargé d’Affaires
New generation active in preserving ancestral culture
Myagdi youths have begun to actively participate in preserving the native culture of the Magar community, including endangered ancestral dances. Youths have started participating in Pukheyul
