Saturday, January 17th, 2026

1,602 megawatt power demanded on Laxmi Puja

KATHMANDU: High demand of electricity (peak demand), 1,602 megawatt, has been recorded in Laxmi Puja…

US leaders convey Deepawali wishes

WASHINGTON DC: As Diwali celebrations take place worldwide, notable American leaders have shared their heartfelt…

Tihar lights: Nepal’s growing dependence on imported decorations

KATHMANDU: Tihar, Nepal's second-largest festival, sparkles with the beauty of flowers and twinkling lights. With…

Around Rs 50 million of Nagdhunga Cooperative embezzled

PARBAT: Around Rs 50 million of Nagdhunga Saving and Credit Cooperative operated at Karkineta of…

Newar community in Bhaktapur celebrating Mha puja today, Bhai Tika tomorrow

BHAKTAPUR: The Newar Community in Bhaktapur district is celebrating Mha Puja (the worship of the…

Rabi Lamichhane, currently in custody, not to observe Bhai Tika

KATHMANDU: Chairman of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, has decided to forgo the Bhaitika…

Nepal clinches six-wicket win over England

KATHMANDU: Nepal defeated England by six wickets in the first match of the Hong Kong…

US: 8,000 N. Korean troops expected to join Ukraine fight ‘in coming days’

WASHINGTON DC: Most of the North Korean troops sent to Russia are now deployed near…

37 gamblers arrested; over 4.5 lakh cash seized

KAILALI: Police arrested 37 individuals for playing cards in Kailali and Dadeldhura, seizing more than…

Jumla supplies apples worth Rs 614 million

JUMLA: This year, Jumla district produced a total of 20,511 metric tonnes of apples. From…

No Tihar celebration today

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Calendar Determination Development Committee has announced that there will be no Tihar…

Westerly winds influencing Nepal’s weather

KATHMANDU: Westerly winds and local winds are partially influencing the weather in Nepal’s mountainous regions.…