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  Kathmandu. The third edition of the provincial-level franchise competition, Koshi Pride League (KPL), organized by Koshi Pride Pvt. Ltd., is scheduled to be held from Falgun 9 to 21. Stating that it will be held ‘with the encouragement of the Nepal Cricket Association (CAN), CAN Secretary Paras Khadka, and the Koshi Province Cricket Association,’ KPL Director Afzal Hossain informed a press conference held in Kathmandu on Sunday that seven franchise teams will participate in the competition. According to Hossain, Namuna Blasters, Itahari Adarsh ​​Giants, Birtamod Hits, Purveli Super Kings, Everest Thunders, BN Koshi Arnas, and Gorkha Avengers will participate in the competition. Hossain also revealed the names of the owners of all seven franchise teams at the press conference. According to which, Namuna Blasters is owned by Dharma Neupane, while Itahari Adarsh ​​Giants is owned by Kalpit Dhakal. Similarly, while Birtamod Hits is owned by Anurag Pramanik, Purveli Super Kings is own...

  The “Honor and Special Meeting Program” organized by the Chefs Association of Nepal in Kathmandu has concluded in a grand manner. The program honored individuals who have made significant contributions to the prosperity of Nepali tourism, agricultural products, hotel-restaurant and cookery sectors. At the program, Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) President and ‘Guardian of Nepali Tourism’ title holder Binayak Shah was given a special honor in appreciation of his continuous contribution to Nepali tourism leadership. Similarly, REBAN Association President Sangharsh Bista was presented with a certificate of honor in recognition of his service-oriented approach to Nepali and foreign guests, accommodation facilities and contribution to tourism promotion for nearly three decades. At the program, after inspecting and touring the household and kitchen materials produced by Green Agro Nepal Pvt. Ltd., it was also announced that the Chefs Association of Nepal, satisfied with the success th...

  On December 2, 2025, Pakistan passed the Minorities Rights Bill 2025 with a strong parliamentary majority, fulfilling a long-pending Supreme Court directive to establish an independent body for safeguarding non-Muslim minorities. After being returned by the President over Islamic compliance concerns, the bill was amended through consensus with religious leaders to align with the Quran and Sunnah. The final law creates a powerful, autonomous commission with minority leadership, investigative authority, financial independence, and a national action plan, while removing Clause 35 and limiting its scope to non-Muslim minorities. It is widely seen as a historic step, with effectiveness now dependent on implementation. a. Parliament passed the Minorities Rights Bill 2025 with a 160–79 vote, despite PTI and JUI-F opposition. b. The bill fulfills the 2014 Supreme Court directive to form an independent minorities’ rights body. c. President Zardari had returned the bill earlier und...

  Kathmandu- The video of Ashaima Basyo Mana, which was shot for the first time in Ramche of Bahrabise Municipality and Ghude of Maneshwara in Sindhupalchowk district, has been made public. Director Bijay Mijar has made the video attractive by saying that the Ramche and Ghude areas of Bahrabise Municipality and Maneshwara in Sindhupalchowk district will be promoted as tourist destinations. This video features the attractive performances of Arjun Thapa and Pritika Sharma. Soni Kadel (Sarda) has done makeup to make Arjun Thapa and Pritika Sharma beautiful. Arjun Thapa was edited and cinematographed by Ramit Bohora. The music of the song is by Manoj Thapa Magar. The lyrics of the song are Durlabh Jantare Ko. This song is sung by Sachin Rai with a melodious voice. This video has been prepared by Kajal Films. This video has been presented to the audience through Sachin Ranhach's YouTube channel. Video:  Ashaima Basyo Man ll Sachin Rai New Nepali Song 2025 ll Arjun Thapa l Preetika ...

  Kathmandu. A new national anthem has been recorded to balance the situation in which the country is in a state of chaos, instability, unemployment, and other problems, causing fear among the common Nepalis. The lyrics of this song by social activist and media worker D.B. Parajuli have been sung by famous singer Rupak Dotel. Recorded at Erica Digital Studio in Samakhusi Redon, this song was composed by music creator, model, and Active Entertainment director Bijendra Naubage, while its arrangement was done by the multi-talented Sunil Pariyar. This song, which has patriotic lyrics, was recorded by Thito Madan Pariyar (Sufix) from Sindhupalchowk. The composer of the song, D.B. Parajuli, said that he is confident that the lyrics of this song will touch the hearts of common Nepalis. Similarly, the music and arrangement of the song are also excellent, claims the composer of the song, Bijendra Naubage. Singer Rupak Dotel, who has a good combination of words, music, and voice, has said th...

  Kathmandu, Mangsir 11. The induction ceremony of the Optimist Club of Dairy Entrepreneurs has been held at the Assembly Hall of the Nepal Dairy Association, Shankhamul. The program was chaired by the club's president, Prahlad Dahal, and the governor of Optimist International Asia District, Pratap Bahadur Thapa, was the chief guest, and the secretary, Vijay Satyal, was the special guest. Addressing the program on the occasion, Optimist Club of Dairy Entrepreneurs President Prahlad Dahal said that the programs organized by the club for the development of dairy business and entrepreneurship would be further expanded and strengthened in the coming days. He expressed his commitment to remain active in solving problems in the dairy sector, expanding knowledge, developing business capacity, and strengthening cooperation among entrepreneurs. President Dahal expressed his confidence that the new working committee will be competent, committed, and result-oriented. The new leadership formal...

  Kathmandu — The Chefs Association of Nepal organized a tribute meeting in memory of the late parents of its board member, Ram Chandra Dharel . The program was held on Friday at the association’s central office in Ranibari, marking the 13th day of the passing of Dharel’s father, Bednath Dharel, and mother, Subhadra Dharel . Speaking at the tribute meeting, President Resham Kumar Lama Tamang said that with the demise of the Dharel couple, the association has lost two guardians. He stated that their invaluable contributions will always be remembered. On behalf of the organization, all office bearers, former presidents, current executive committee members, and general members offered heartfelt tributes to the late Bednath Dharel and Subhadra Dharel, praying for eternal peace for their departed souls. They also expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family, relatives, and well-wishers, wishing them strength and fortitude during this difficult time.

  Kathmandu. The 14th Annual General Meeting of the Nepal-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NVCCI) has elected a new working committee under the chairmanship of Sunil Bhakta Shrestha. Under the new working committee, Urmila Shrestha has been elected as Senior Vice President and Suresh Man Shrestha and Gopal Das Manandhar have been elected as Vice Presidents.  Similarly, Naveen Saru (Dol B Thapa) has been elected as General Secretary, Swati Ghoriwala as Treasurer, Pavitra Man Gurung and Prakash (Ram) Shrestha have been elected as Secretaries, while Manishlal Pradhan, Sushil Sthapit, Deepak Marhajan, Sanjeev Tuladhar, Raju Shrestha, Shyam Marwadi, Rashmi Pant, Kumar Shrestha, Prakash Regmi, Ayush Bahadur Shrestha, Ramesh Parajuli, Bidhata Shrestha, Achyut Bahadur Hada, Saksham Ghimire, Sarvottam Lal Shrestha have been elected as members. Similarly, the working committee has elected Kiran Kumar Shrestha, Dhruv Kumar Shrestha and Dr. Saroj Adhikari as Advisors.  The E...

Kathmandu-The third anniversary of Vinoliva Restaurant has been celebrated in the capital in a grand manner. Vinoliva Restaurant & Bar, which has made a distinct identity in the fine-dining sector of the capital, has become the first choice of customers in recent years due to its state-of-the-art structure, excellent service, taste and international-level environment. This restaurant, operated under the investment and management of the top leadership of NRNA, is considered to have succeeded in establishing high standards in a short period of time. The restaurant is chaired by NRNA Vice President Khagendra Neupane (a resident of Malaysia), while the management team includes NRNA Vice President Lok Dahal (a resident of Belgium), Vice President Raj Regmi (a resident of Qatar) and Ishwar Sapkota, a resident of Japan. Due to the investment of this team, which is rich in international experience, Vinoliva has succeeded in establishing a different identity from other restaurants in the ca...

  Kathmandu— A new original Thado Bhaka song carrying the identity of Nepali traditional culture has been released. This song, prepared with the aim of reviving the heritage of Nepali folk music in a modern form, has come to the audience through Hira Pun Magar's official YouTube channel. Kiran BC, Ramesh Ghale, Priya Magar, and Hira Pun Magar have given powerful voices in the song. The lyrics reflecting the spirit of Nepali hill culture have been written by Kiran BC and Prayas Kunwar Magar. The music of the song has been composed by popular musician Sukra Tamang, who has made the Bhaka sweet and charming. The music video has been made even more attractive by the brilliant performances presented by the lead actor, Sher Bahadur Chhetri, and Yumi Gautam. They have clearly and effectively expressed the sentiments of the song through the emotional presentation of Nepali traditional costumes, hilly surroundings, and traditional chatul speech. Yumi Gautam's excellent performance has a...

  Hetauda—Namunchet Agricultural Firm (Kakani Strawberry) has been awarded the Innovative Award. On the occasion of the 11th Industry Day, the Bagmati Province Government on Tuesday presented cash awards along with certificates to the best 14 entrepreneurs from across the province, including Namunchet Agricultural Firm. At the program, Province Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya and Industry Minister Bindu Shrestha jointly presented certificates to the honorees. Expressing gratitude for the recognition of Kakani Strawberry and Namunchet Agricultural Firm, Director Young Entrepreneur Chhesang Tamang said that it has given additional encouragement and energy for business promotion in the coming days. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Land, and Administration had selected one outstanding entrepreneur from each of the 13 districts of the province and one outstanding entrepreneur from across the province who scored the highest number of points as per the Innovation Entrepreneur Award...

  Kathmandu—Everyone enters this city seeing it as a city of opportunity and potential. Some enter with a plan, while others enter here with the hope of luck. I have tried to write an interesting tripartite story about those who enter the city with a similar desire. This is not a fictional story but material prepared based on truth and research. My research took place in the area from Gongabu Chowk to Balaju Chowk in Kathmandu and its surrounding areas. Thousands of tea shops and liquor shops in that area have their own ways of doing business. One of the interesting ways of doing business is in the shop of an aunt, uncle's customer, and youth. (Name changed) Suntali, an ordinary girl born in a village, runs away from home to a boy a little older than her while studying in the 9th grade, and marries him. Within 3-4 years of marriage, she becomes the mother of 2 children. Her husband, who initially loved her very much, gradually stopped caring for her after she gave birth to a child....

  On Mangsir 7, Lalitpur, Nepal Bhasa Manka Khal Yal's 14th annual general meeting was held in Manka: Dabuchhen, Tyagal Lalitpur on Saturday, Kartik 27. Mahendra Lal Maharjan won the presidency with only three votes. There was a very tough and exciting competition between Mahendra Lal Maharjan and Babu Raja Maharjan for the post of president. According to the announcement, Farinda Maharjan and Ramana Maharjan Bajracharya were elected from among the two female members, Farinda Maharjan and Ramana Maharjan Bajracharya, among the candidates. Out of the 18 members, Binod Maharjan, Prem Maharjan (Chiri), Rajendra Maharjan, Raju Tamrakar, Rabindra Barahi, Nhucheman Maharjan (Kapoor), Ukulal Maharjan, Bekharatna Maharjan, and Prabin Maharjan were elected as 9 members. Speaking after the oath-taking ceremony, newly elected President Mahendralal Maharjan thanked the members and congratulated the victorious colleagues, emphasizing that the real work has just begun and that he is committed to...

  Kathmandu. Green City Hospital Chairman Lok Bahadur Tandon's autobiography, "Sangharshmay Jeevan," is now available in audio format. The book, which was released about 7 months ago, was released today through Lok Bahadur Tandon's YouTube channel. The audio release program, chaired by the author of the book and coordinator of the Chakrapath Cleanup Campaign, Lok Bahadur Tandon, was held under the special hospitality of Toyanath Poudel, an elderly social worker who has served the country in the teaching profession for a long time. The program was attended by Shrijana Adhikari, Chief Director of Brahma Kumari Rajyoga Seva Kendra Raniwari; members of the board of directors of Green City Hospital; engineer Sagar Bhusal, who will provide the audio voice for the book; activists of the Chakrapath Cleanup Campaign; and media personnel. Expressing his best wishes at the event, Srijana Adhikari, Chief Director of Brahma Kumari Rajyoga Seva Kendra Raniwari, said that it is a gr...

Kathmandu — The “Sixth Genius Music Award-2081 and Genius Achievement Award-2025” and “Genius Folk Dance Competition-2082” organized by Genius Digital Music Pvt. Ltd., which is continuously active in the promotion of Nepali music, art, and culture, have been held in the capital in a grand style. Chief Minister of Bagmati Province Indra Bahadur Baniya was the chief guest at the event. Senior singer Meera Rana, who has made a long-term contribution to the Nepali music sector, was awarded the ‘Dirgha Sadhana Samman’ at the event. Similarly, Ramji Bagale, Tulsi Giri, Chandramani Gautam, Suren Kunwa, and Akkal Kunwar were honoured under the ‘Genius Journalism Samman’. Rammani Neupane, Loknath Bhat, and Dr. Krishnahari Barwerewas awarded the Genius Achievement Award-2025. Similarly, Devendra Shahi, Basanta Ghimire, Pradeep Aryal, Roshan Kumar Shrestha, Rudra Bahadur Nepal, Junu Ghimire, Prakash Kumar Shrestha, Jayaram Timilsina, and Deepa Shrestha were also honored with special honors. Sonam...

  Chitwan, Kartik 22. The Sange Civilization Conservation and Development Campaign organized a Chitwan-Nawalpur regional organization expansion and interaction program at Gaureshwor Pashupati Temple, Narayangadh today. The program was attended by a significant number of descendants of the original descendants of the Pani Dholo area of ​​Sange Khola, people currently residing in the Chitwan-Nawalpur area, married daughters and sisters, and representatives of the local society. The participants had an in-depth discussion about the activities, objectives, and future plans for organization expansion of the campaign. On this occasion, an 11-member Sange Civilization Conservation and Development Campaign Chitwan-Nawalpur working committee has been formed under the coordination of Ravi Bhandari. The newly formed committee includes co-coordinator Laxmi Neupane, secretary Jeevan Wagle, and treasurer Keshav Raj Kafle. The members include Dadhiraj Wagle, Urmila Neupane, Vasana Pandit, Prakash...

  Kathmandu - Under the special initiative of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) and former student Jeevan Tamang Si, the Nepal Masland and Educational Materials Industry Association has organized an educational materials distribution program at Mangal Devi Secondary School located in Chaap, Suryagadhi Village Ward No. 1, Nuwakot district, and distributed educational materials and sports materials to 250 student brothers and sisters. The program was presided over by the Chairman of the School Management Committee, Dinesh Tamang. The chief guest, the central president of the association, Bijendra Bikram Shah, said that the association has been distributing educational materials in various districts of the country on the occasion of its foundation day and in the same vein, educational materials were also distributed to Mangal Devi Secondary School on the occasion of its 36th day. Special guest, NCP central member and Nuwakot district in-charge Mahendra Tamang C, addressing the program, ...

Kathmandu. Nepal's most trusted sofa and furniture company Sofa Hub Kathmandu has announced the winners of the Dashain Tihar Jhadka Offer scheme. Targeting the great festival of all Nepalis, Dashain, Tihar and Chhath of 2082 BS, 10 lucky customers who purchased sofas or other furniture items to share the joy of the festival with their customers have made the results of the free Thailand tour gift scheme public on Tuesday. According to the results of the 'lucky draw', the winners are Laxmi Nepali, Arjun Joshi, Binod Lodh, Pratiksha BK, Kushum Kala Ganesh, Binod Gurung, Jamuna KC, Goma Lamichhane, Tom Bahadur Sunar and Madhav Prasad Dulal. On this occasion, the company's Chairman and CEO Tara Lal Dharel congratulated all the winners and expressed special thanks to all the participants in the scheme, saying that the significant participation of customers in the scheme has made him and the company happy. He also expressed his commitment that in the coming days, Sofa Hub Kat...

Fort Worth (Texas, USA) | Kushal Aryal, 20, from Nuwakot district, who had reached Utah, USA, for studies a year and a half ago, has been missing for five days. Kushal has not been in touch with family and friends, and his phone is also constantly switched off. He was last seen going out on his own bicycle. According to the family, Kushal often mentioned in the past that he “wanted to go to Utah,” so everyone living in the DFW (Dallas Fort Worth) area as well as Utah has been requested to help. It has been reported that the local police have filed a missing person report and are actively investigating the search for Kushal. If anyone has seen Kushal or his bicycle anywhere, please contact him immediately by phone or text at 832-425-6149. His extremely worried family has sincerely requested that this message be spread as far as possible.

Kathmandu. The Press Council Nepal has decided not to list and archive online media from now on. The council issued a notice on Sunday, clarifying that this task will not be done by it as per the legal provisions. According to the council, the listing process was started by issuing a public notice on 16th Shrawan 2070 with the aim of organizing online media. After that, the Government of Nepal issued the ‘Online Media Operation Guidelines, 2073’ to be implemented from 7th Chaitra 2073, according to which the Press Council had been keeping records of online media. According to the guidelines, the council had set standards and had been collecting a fee of Rs. 3,000 for archiving, listing and orientation. However, after the recently issued ‘Act to Amend Certain Nepal Acts, 2082’ and the ‘Printing Houses and Publications (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2082’ published accordingly came into effect, the Press Council has stated that the archiving and listing of online media is no longer with...

Kathmandu. Sparkle Beauty and Academy has come into operation in Narayani Complex Kalimati. Senior beautician and Managing Director of Facial House Sushma Mahara inaugurated Sparkle Beauty and Academy during a program on Saturday. Speaking at the inauguration program, Managing Director of Facial House Mahara said that she was happy to see the progress made by Rosie Sah, who has been working at Facial House for a long time. She also expressed her best wishes. Speaking at the inauguration program, Director Sah expressed her gratitude to Facial House for allowing her to run the academy herself after working at Facial House for a long time.  Director Sah also said that all beauty-related work can be done at Sparkle Beauty and Academy at a reasonable price for those who want to get quality skills.

Kathmandu. A group of prominent Dalit civil society organizations in Nepal has urged the international community to take decisive action against the deep-rooted caste discrimination, violence and systemic exclusion of Dalits in Nepal. The Dalit civil society groups, which submitted a joint report to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Council, have urged decisive action against caste discrimination, violence and systemic exclusion of Dalits. At the UPR and Media Engagement Orientation Program organized in Kathmandu on Friday, Dignity Initiative President Roop Sunar said that according to the 2021 census, Dalits make up 13.4 percent of the total population of Nepal, but their representation at the government level is very low. He complains that there is no Dalit judge in the Supreme Court till date. ‘According to the 2021 census, 13.4 percent of the total population of Nepal, or about 3.9 million, are Dalits. But their representation at t...

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala has discussed with his close office bearers the issue of ending the deadlock within the party and bringing a regular general convention schedule. Koirala held discussions with Vice President Dhanraj Gurung, General Secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwaprakash Sharma, andGaganGaganSharma, and Joint General Secretaries Jeevan Pariyar and Badri Pandey at his liaison office in Bishalnagar on Friday morning and informed his personal secretary, Dinesh Thapaliya. Dr. Koirala has taken action after the dispute over the Congress's general convention schedule flared up. Koirala facilitated the meeting before the start of the Central Working Committee meeting. The meeting has been scheduled for 1 pm. There has been a dispute within the Congress over whether to hold the general convention before or after the Falgun 21 elections.

Biratnagar. Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki has said that the dispute between the Nepal Electricity Authority and the private sector should be resolved immediately through talks and dialogue. In a press release issued today, Chief Minister Karki said that the shutdown of electricity supply to industries has directly affected production, employment, and the overall economy and urged both sides to return to the path of discussion and cooperation. He said, "When industries are shut down, not only the economy but also the employment of thousands of families is in danger. The problem should be solved through talks and coordination." Chief Minister Karki said that the vandalism and arson in private industries, supermarkets, factories,factories,s, and media outlets during the protests on Bhadra 23 and 24 have created an environment of fear and insecurity among investors. According to him, such instability threatens to discourage both domestic and foreign investors. ...

Kathmandu. Angela Dhamala, who has been running a beauty business in Birtamod, Jhapa, has encouraged criminal activities. She, even though she is a beautician herself, has spoken against the interests of beauticians. Through the social media platform TikTok, she has called for burning down other people's beauty parlors, just like the burning down of Bhatbhateni Supermarket during the Gen G movement. She has mentioned that the beauty parlor she is trying to destroy and its operator have 9/10 branches, without naming them. She has urged beauticians to participate in the act of burning down the beauty parlors at the very beginning if there is another movement in Nepal. We contacted her on the phone to get her opinion on this matter. During that time, she called the video posted on TikTok natural. She argues that she is not at fault since she did not name anyone in the video. She said that she posted the video on TikTok as a retaliation to the fact that she is in a small beauty busines...

Pakistan Embassy, Kathmandu organized a talk programme on Kashmir Black Day, titled “Kashmir – A Case of Human and Economic Rights under Occupation”. Seventy-eight years ago on 27 October 1947, Indian occupation forces landed at Srinagar Airport in blatant violation of international law, igniting one of the longest-standing disputes in modern history. Prominent Nepali journalists, intellectuals, and civil society representatives attended the programme. During the programme, messages from the President, Prime Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan were read out. In his message, President Asif Ali Zardari recalled that on this day in 1947, Indian troops entered Srinagar in blatant violation of international law, beginning a dark chapter of occupation and oppression. He stated that generations of Kashmiris have endured unimaginable suffering and systemic repression. The President called upon the international community, particularly ...