- Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Modernisation threatens Sudurpaschim's folk art
Discussions on preserving local culture have begun in Dadeldhura as concerns grow that folk songs and dances of Sudurpachim are gradually disappearing due to globalisation and modernisation.
HLF-WWK, Writers’ Workshop concludes
The Himalayan Literature Festival & Writers' Workshop (HLF-WWK) 2026 concluded recently after eight days of literary events, workshops, poetry readings, film screenings, and cultural exchanges that bro
'Kavya Shraban' features Manu Manjil
A solo poetry recitation by poet Manu Manjil was held recently at 'R-shala' of Publication Nepalya in Kalikasthan, Kathmandu. Nepalaya, which already hosts the musical
Ecological Literature Award announced
An eco-literature award carrying a purse of Rs. 100,000 has been established in memory of Prem Kumari Hitan, the mother of writer Bijay Hitan. The award, titled 'Prem Kumari Hitan: Pa
World of Dance Nepal winners announced
The grand finale of the World of Dance Nepal concluded in the capital. The competition came to an end with the announcement of winners across four divisions, in the presence of celebrated Indian choreographer Terence Lewis.
Pushkin's anniversary marked
A poetic evening was held to mark the 227th birth anniversary of the world-renowned Russian poet, playwright, and novelist Alexander Pushkin in the capital. June 6 is Pushkin's birth anniversary, which is observed as the Russian Language Day as well. Introducing Pushkin and discussing the Russian language, Russian language teacher Su
Green poetry festival held
A 'Green Poetry Festival–2083' was held to mark World Environment Day in the capital on Saturday. In the event jointly organised by Bartama
Bhanu-Ghansi park renovation begins
The reconstruction of the historic Ghansi Kuwa and the Bhanu-Ghansi Memorial Park, which were damaged during the expansion of the Muglin-Pokhara section of the Prithvi Highway, started on Saturday.
2026 K-Vibe Festival, ‘Glow and Taste’ held in Kathmandu
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal organised the 2026 K-Vive Festival: “Glow and Taste” on Saturday at Chhaya Centre in Kathmandu. The event brought together eight local K-b
Terence Lewis in Kathmandu
Renowned Indian choreographer Terence Lewis has arrived in Kathmandu to serve as the Celebrity Grand Jury member at the grand finale of the globally recognised dance competition World of Danc
‘Madhyabindu Monument’ taking shape on East-West Highway
Construction of a monument marking the exact Madhyabindu (midpoint) of East -West Highway is nearing completion in Nawalpur district. The structure, named the Madhyabindu Mo
Madhu Thapa Magar, an emerging voice
Madhu Thapa Magar, a folk singer from Rishing Rural Municipality in Tanahun, has recently been expanding her musical journey by engaging in music video acting alongside her singing career.
Journey Into The Land Of Battlefield
I had long harboured an urge to visit Kurukshetra, the legendary land where the epic battle of the Mahabharata was fought. This urge was instilled and shaped since childhood. In the early evenings at home durin
