- Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Ashad Shukla Purnima: Guru Purnima, Vyasa Jayanti being observed
Guru Purnima, also known as Ashad Shukla Purnima, is being observed across the country today by honouring and expressing gratitude towards mentors and teachers alike.
Weather forecast for today: moderate to heavy rain expected in several places
The country is presently under the influence of monsoon winds. The Monsoon Trough lies around its average position in the eastern part and north of its average position in western Nepal, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Paddy plantation reaches 86%
Paddy transplantation across the country has reached 86 per cent of the country's total cultivable paddy area as of Monday, marking a significant improvement over the 79 per cent recorded during the same period last year.
Mugu residents also pay taxes to deities
The tradition of paying annual taxes in the name of Gura Devata (local deities), based on customary religious beliefs, is still practised in several villages of the Himalayan district of Mugu.
President Paudel extends sorrow over leader Shrestha's demise
President Ramchandra Paudel has said he was saddened by the passing of freedom fighter and former Deputy Prime Minister, Gopalman Shrestha.
Shahi appointed Karnali Province Chief Minister
Nepali Communist Party (NCP)'s Karnali Province Assembly party leader, Mangal Bahadur Shahi, has been appointed Chief Minister of Karnali Province.
RSP calls all-party meeting tomorrow
Chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, has called all-party meet to hold discussion on issues including Sunsari incident for 8:00 am tomorrow.
RSP Chair Lamichhane appeals to exercise restraint in critical time
Chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Rabi Lamichhane, has appealed to one and all to maintain peace, restraint and social harmony, expressing profound sorrow over the recent incident in eastern districts, including Sunsari.
New AI tools let readers talk to books
Imagine a world where you could ask a book a question as you read it. That's the pitch fro
Saun: Where culture meets colour
The beginning of Saun month has brought a spatter of green and artistic henna designs to the shine of hands of girls and women with green and yellow bangles.
Cardamom revenue peaks at Rs. 12.64B
The country has achieved a historic landmark in cardamom exports, with earnings surpassing Rs. 12 billion for the first time during the fiscal year 2025/26. According to the ann
Panchthar emerges as water tourism hub
Until a few years ago, many of Panchthar’s ponds and waterfalls remained largely unknown. The Tamor River, meanwhile, had flowed quietly for generations, following its own course with little attention.
Roadside market thrives in Morang
When the hotel he operated was forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic, Megh Raj Basnet of Belbari Municipality-10 in Morang turned to selling vegetables along the Chisang-Bhaunne section of the Mahendra Highway.
