- Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Preparation completed for Seto Machhindranath chariot festival
The Seto Machhindranath Rathyatra Management Committee (SMRMC) has completed all the preparation works for this year’s Seto Machhindranath chariot procession. Nilkaji Shakya, coordinator of the committee
Documentary ‘The Everest Dream’ to be screened at NIFF
The documentary directed by Ganesh Pandey will be screened at the Festival on April 5. The documentary will also be screened at various international film festivals around the world.
Two arrested on charge of illegal foreign money transaction transfer with Rs 1.6 million
A team from the District Police Range, Kathmandu nabbed Sagar Giri and Pramod Prasad Dhital, residents of Nagarjun Municipality-8, Bhimdunga, Kathmandu, along with illegal money, and made them public today.
Mango production likely to increase this year in Madhes
According to Senior Crops Officer Pradeep Kumar Yadav of the Agricultural Development Directorate, Madhes Province, initial assessments suggest that mango production could increase by around 60 percent this year compared to last year. This year, mango cultivation in the province covers around 30,800 hectares of land. If the weather remains favourable, total production is estimated to exceed 400 thousand metric tons.
Transport entrepreneurs demand adjustment in transport fare after petro price hike
The sudden and significant rise of petroleum prices without considering the concerns of transport entrepreneurs and passengers has directly affected the transport sector, said Federation General Secretary Deknath Gautam in the statement. The federation has also called for controlling internal leakage and consumption of petroleum products within the NOC and implementing a scientific system in the supply chain to ensure smooth distribution.
Five go missing in Bardiya National Park
They have been missing since Sunday evening, according District Police Office Surkhet's Deputy Superintendent of Police Mohan Jung Budthapa. A four-member security team has been mobilised for the search of the missing ones, the Surkhet Police said.
Reconstruction of Kavre section of BP Highway intensified
Reconstruction of the BP Highway damaged by repeated landslides and floods has been intensified so that it could be brought to use for normal vehicle movement in Kavre section before monsoon.
Snow covered Rara Lake
According to the Rara National Park Office, snowfall since Sunday night has accumulated up to 1 foot in areas around the lake, including Hutu and Milichaur.
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Mustang witnesses fourth snowfall, farmers elated
Mustang has witnessed its fourth snowfall of the year, bringing relief and optimism to farmers engaged in agriculture and livestock farming.
Police seized illegally traded goods in Rupandehi
The District Police Office, Rupandehi, seized illegally traded goods worth more than Rs 1.1 million. The police impounded goods worth Rs 1.15 million on Sunday.
Cabinet decisions: Govt to accept grant of over 24 million USD
The government has decided to accept the grant assistance of over 24 million USD to be provided by the Green Climate Fund through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Protest staged in Humla's Simkot demanding justice for Inisha
Women staged protest at Simkota bazaar in Humla demanding justice to Inisha BK who was murdered after rape at the Janajagaran community forest in Birendra Nagar-4, Surkhet.
Rainfall and snowing in Muktinath area
Snowfall as well as rainfall has occurred at Ranipauwa Muktinath area in Varagung Muktichhetra Rural Municipality-1 of Mustang district today afternoon.
