- Thursday, 14 May 2026
Women honoured for transformative role
The WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 honoured outstanding women and institutions contributing to society through leadership, innovation, courage, creativity and service. The programme was organised by Med
Tiji festival begins in Mustang
The 15th-century historic and cultural Tiji festival began to be celebrated from Wednesday in Lo Manthang of Mustang. The festival began with the display of a larg
Audience embracing Nepali films lately
In recent times, Nepali films have started to become a priority for Nepali audiences. Nepali films released around the New Year have made a positive start in the domestic market.
Nepathya’s New Zealand concert concludes
The Nepali folk-rock band Nepathya was welcomed by the indigenous Maori community in their traditional powhiri style the day after arriving in New Zealand. According to a press release issued by Nepalaya, the kapa haka group of the community extended a spiritual musical welcome to the visiting artists.
Devbhoomi Nepal national campaign highlighted
President Ramchandra Paudel on Monday presented the government’s policies and programmes for the fiscal year 2026/27, outlining that the “Devbhoomi Nepal” national campaign will be conducted to establish Nepal as a centre of global spiritual tourism. While reading out the policies and programmes, President Paudel said that a national policy will be adopted to protect Nepal’s rivers as the foundation of civilisation, culture, biodiversity, and human existence. President Paudel further said that rivers of religious, cultural, ecological, and social importance will be scientifically studied.
Interaction on 'Matipuran' held
A discourse on the anthology of satirical essays 'Matipuran', penned by senior journalist Baladev Thapa, was held in the capital on Sunday. Speakers remarked that the book stands as an exceptional contribution to satirical writing. Addressing the gathering, senior satirist Ram Kumar Pandey remarked that the field of satire holds a prestigious position both in Nepal and abroad. "Thapa's 'Matipuran' further strengthens this genre," he announced.
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' bests ‘Mortal Kombat II’
In a box office clash of the sequels, The Devil Wears Prada 2 narrowly outpaced Mortal Kombat II in North American cinemas this weekend. According to studio estimates released on Sunday, The Devil Wears Prada 2 topped the charts with $43 million (£32.5 million) in its second weekend, while Mortal Kombat II debuted with $40 million (£30.3 million). The weekend featured a broad range of new wide releases, including the family-friendly mystery The Sheep Detectives and a James Cameron co-directed Billie Eilish—Hit Me Hard & Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) concert film starring Billie Eilish.
Women learning musical instruments
Women in Ward- 10 of Bardaghat Municipality in western Nawalparasi have recently been increasingly drawn towards traditional musical instruments. This enthusiasm has emerged following a 15-day training programme on playing the madal and harmonium, organised with the objective of nurturing women’s musical talents while promoting the preservation of art and culture. The training was conducted with financial support from Ward- 10 of Bardaghat Municipality and organised by the Panchanagar Community Development Centre. Most of the participants said that it was their first opportunity to learn to play musical instruments.
Sacred Navagraha Temple boosts Syangja tourism
With the construction of Nepal’s first Navagraha Temple in the Jalbarah Religious Forest of Arjun Chaupari Rural Municipality-1, Syangja has transformed into a religious tourist destination, shedding its 60-year-old identity as a transit point.
Poetry is documentation of time: Shyamal
The literary group Bartaman Kabita Samuha featured him in the third edition of its 'Discourse with the Seniors' programme series. Shyamal, a celebrated poet of the 1980s, sh
Russian Embassy in Kathmandu marks Victory Day
The Russian Embassy and Russian House in Kathmandu organised a series of events to mark the 81st anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War here on Friday, according to a press statement from the Russian Embassy here.
Dr. Niraula's song speaks against rape
Dr. Suraj Niraula, a US-based neuroscientist, has released the philanthropic song Chhori, raising his voice for rape victims. Originally from Biratnagar, Dr. Niraula composed the song based on Nirmala Pant’s rape and murder case.
Art, literature bond society: President Paudel
President Ramchandra Paudel has said that artistes, creativity and culture are among the nation’s greatest treasures. Addressing the Natikaji National Music Hono
