Abhishek Bastola becomes first Nepali to enter Australian Open Asia-Pacific wild-card play-off Abhishek Bastola becomes first Nepali to enter Australian Open Asia-Pacific wild-card... Nepali tennis player Abhishek Bastola has become the first player from the country to gain acceptance into the Australian Open 2027 Asia-Pacific Wild Card Play-off, marking another milestone for Nepali tennis. Nepali tennis player Abhishek Bastola has become the first player from the country to gain acceptance into the Australian Open 2027 Asia-Pacific Wild Card Play-off, marking another milestone for Nepali tennis. Sports 1d ago
Lumbini Lions continue perfect run as Pokhara's struggles deepen Lumbini Lions continue perfect run as Pokhara's struggles deepen Defending champions Lumbini Lions maintained their unbeaten start to the Nepal Premier League with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Pokhara Avengers at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground on Monday. Defending champions Lumbini Lions maintained their unbeaten start to the Nepal Premier League with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Pokhara Avengers at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground on Monday. Sports 03 Nov, 2026
Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologizes for apparent reference to Mao as a 'dictator' Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologizes for apparent reference to Mao as a 'dictator' Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologized for comments in which he apparently referred to Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as a dictator, after facing backlash and losing brand deals with at least three different Chinese companies. Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologized for comments in which he apparently referred to Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as a dictator, after facing backlash and losing brand deals with at least three different Chinese companies. Sports 28 Oct, 2026
Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or and Putellas wins her third Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or and Putellas wins her... Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday thanks to his prolific scoring last season. Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday thanks to his prolific scoring last season. Sports 27 Oct, 2026
Biratnagar, Chitwan, Janakpur and Karnali in action today at NPL Biratnagar, Chitwan, Janakpur and Karnali in action today at NPL The third edition of the Nepal Premier League continues on Monday with a double-header, as four teams begin their quest for the title in a season featuring major upgrades, including the tournament's first use of the Decision Review System (DRS). The third edition of the Nepal Premier League continues on Monday with a double-header, as four teams begin their quest for the title in a season featuring major upgrades, including the tournament's first use of the Decision Review System (DRS). Sports 27 Oct, 2026
Abhishek Bastola wins back-to-back matches at Bengaluru tennis tour Abhishek Bastola wins back-to-back matches at Bengaluru tennis tour Nepal’s Abhishek Bastola has won his first two matches at the UTR Pro Tennis Tour Bengaluru, defeating India’s second seed Vansh Bisht and Romania’s Adrian Constantin in consecutive victories. Nepal’s Abhishek Bastola has won his first two matches at the UTR Pro Tennis Tour Bengaluru, defeating India’s second seed Vansh Bisht and Romania’s Adrian Constantin in consecutive victories. Sports 27 Oct, 2026
Lions launch NPL title defence in style Lions launch NPL title defence in style Defending champions Lumbini Lions thumped Sudurpashchim Royals by seven wickets in the opening match of the Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League (NPL) here at the TU International Cricket Ground today. Defending champions Lumbini Lions thumped Sudurpashchim Royals by seven wickets in the opening match of the Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League (NPL) here at the TU International Cricket Ground today. Sports 27 Oct, 2026
Defending Champions Lumbini Lions open NPL as PM extends best wishes Defending Champions Lumbini Lions open NPL as PM extends best wishes Prime Minister Balendra Shah has described the Nepal Premier League (NPL) as a celebration of Nepali sports, extending his best wishes for the successful staging of its third edition, which begins on Monday. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has described the Nepal Premier League (NPL) as a celebration of Nepali sports, extending his best wishes for the successful staging of its third edition, which begins on Monday. Sports 26 Oct, 2026
ICC recognises all NPL 2026 matches as List A T20 events ICC recognises all NPL 2026 matches as List A T20 events All matches in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) have been recognised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as official List A T20 events, allowing players' performances to count towards official T20 statistics. All matches in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) have been recognised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as official List A T20 events, allowing players' performances to count towards official T20 statistics. Sports 22 Oct, 2026
DRS to be used in all Nepal Premier League matches DRS to be used in all Nepal Premier League matches The Decision Review System (DRS) will be used in all matches of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced Tuesday. The Decision Review System (DRS) will be used in all matches of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced Tuesday. Sports 21 Oct, 2026
Koshi football leaders call for change in ANFA leadership amid deepening crisis Koshi football leaders call for change in ANFA leadership amid deepening crisis Football stakeholders in Koshi Province have called for an alternative to the current leadership of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), saying disputes within the governing body and its suspension by FIFA have left the future of Nepali football uncertain. Football stakeholders in Koshi Province have called for an alternative to the current leadership of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), saying disputes within the governing body and its suspension by FIFA have left the future of Nepali football uncertain. Sports 14 Oct, 2026
Abhishek Bastola breaks new ground for Nepali tennis on global stage Abhishek Bastola breaks new ground for Nepali tennis on global stage From becoming Nepal's first male tennis player with an official International Tennis Federation ranking to competing on the ATP Challenger Tour, Abhishek Bastola has spent much of his career opening doors that had never before been crossed by a Nepali tennis player. From becoming Nepal's first male tennis player with an official International Tennis Federation ranking to competing on the ATP Challenger Tour, Abhishek Bastola has spent much of his career opening doors that had never before been crossed by a Nepali tennis player. Sports 13 Oct, 2026
Gurukul, Jana Jyoti win on second day of APCC school football championship Gurukul, Jana Jyoti win on second day of APCC school football championship Gurukul Vidya Sadan of Gandaki Province and Jana Jyoti Secondary School of Madhesh Province recorded victories on the second day of the national championship of the Asian Paints Champions Cup (APCC) All Nepal Inter-School Football Tournament 2026 on Friday. Gurukul Vidya Sadan of Gandaki Province and Jana Jyoti Secondary School of Madhesh Province recorded victories on the second day of the national championship of the Asian Paints Champions Cup (APCC) All Nepal Inter-School Football Tournament 2026 on Friday. Sports 11 Oct, 2026
Three teams open Asian Paints Champions Cup national stage with wins Three teams open Asian Paints Champions Cup national stage with wins Sagarmatha Secondary Boarding School of Lumbini, Shree Jeewan Jyoti of Sudurpashchim and Jana Jyoti Secondary School of Madhesh opened their campaigns with victories as the national championship stage of the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026 began on Thursday. Sagarmatha Secondary Boarding School of Lumbini, Shree Jeewan Jyoti of Sudurpashchim and Jana Jyoti Secondary School of Madhesh opened their campaigns with victories as the national championship stage of the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026 began on Thursday. Sports 09 Oct, 2026
Asian Paints Champions Cup national stage begins Thursday Asian Paints Champions Cup national stage begins Thursday The national stage of the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026, an all-Nepal inter-school U-18 football tournament, begins on Thursday with provincial champions competing for the boys’ and girls’ national titles. The national stage of the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026, an all-Nepal inter-school U-18 football tournament, begins on Thursday with provincial champions competing for the boys’ and girls’ national titles. Sports 08 Oct, 2026
CIB seeks cases against four ANFA officials over Rs 6.65m irregularities CIB seeks cases against four ANFA officials over Rs 6.65m irregularities ​​​​​​​The Nepal Police Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has recommended filing cases against four officials of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) over alleged financial irregularities amounting to more than Rs 6.65 million. ​​​​​​​The Nepal Police Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has recommended filing cases against four officials of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) over alleged financial irregularities amounting to more than Rs 6.65 million. Sports 08 Oct, 2026
Nepal beat Afghanistan by five wickets in men's cricket Nepal beat Afghanistan by five wickets in men's cricket Nepal defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in men’s cricket at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Friday. Nepal defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in men’s cricket at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Friday. Sports 25 Sep, 2026
Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026: Venus and AVM Reach Girls' Football Final Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026: Venus and AVM Reach Girls' Football Final Venus School and AVM School secured their places in the final of the Kathmandu Valley-wide Girls’ Football Tournament under the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026 with impressive victories in today’s semifinals at the Laboratory Secondary School ground in Kirtipur. Venus School and AVM School secured their places in the final of the Kathmandu Valley-wide Girls’ Football Tournament under the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026 with impressive victories in today’s semifinals at the Laboratory Secondary School ground in Kirtipur. Sports 23 Sep, 2026
Venus National College, Manakamana Secondary School emerge as Asian Paints Champions Cups' Bagmati Province champions Venus National College, Manakamana Secondary School emerge as Asian Paints Champions... Venus National College and Manakamana Secondary School wins Bagmati Province champions title under the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026, in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively. Venus National College and Manakamana Secondary School wins Bagmati Province champions title under the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026, in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively. Sports 24 Sep, 2026
Sherpa wins Nepal's first medal at 20th Asian Games Sherpa wins Nepal's first medal at 20th Asian Games Tenzing Sherpa won Nepal’s first medal at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, securing bronze in the men’s over-84kg kumite karate event on Wednesday. Tenzing Sherpa won Nepal’s first medal at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, securing bronze in the men’s over-84kg kumite karate event on Wednesday. Sports 23 Sep, 2026
Nepal Sherpa Foundation provides Rs 4 million to PMDRF The Sherpa Foundation has provided a financial donation to the government's relief fund to support communities affected by the recent floods.
Kathmandu Foreign minister Khanal leaves for COP31 in Türkiye Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 9-20.
Kathmandu Indian Ambassador Dalela among three envoys accredited to Nepal Three newly appointed ambassadors, including India's new envoy Sudhakar Dalela, formally assumed their diplomatic responsibilities in Nepal after presenting their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Friday.
Nepal Nepal approves first National Standard for High-Altitude Sickness Management The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has approved a national standard aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of high-altitude sickness, a condition that affects trekkers, mountaineers and residents in Nepal's mountainous regions.
Nepal As towns modernise, Dhankuta's weekly markets remain vital to rural trade Despite the growth of permanent shops, supermarkets and road connectivity across Dhankuta, traditional weekly markets that began more than a century ago continue to play a central role in local commerce, linking farmers directly with consumers and preserving a long-standing rural trading culture.
Kathmandu Passengers can now track luggage movement at Tribhuvan Airport International passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport will now be able to monitor the movement of their checked baggage in real time after authorities introduced a live-feed system aimed at improving transparency and passenger service.
Nepal Police seize 2.82 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur Police have seized 2,820.5 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a field in Udayapur, one of the largest recent drug recoveries in the district, and launched an investigation to identify those behind the consignment.
Environment UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures Three stories about climate change are playing out like popular movie genres as United Nations climate negotiations begin in Antalya, Turkey.
Opinion Nepal should not only negotiate the consequences; it should confront the cause at COP31 The government of Nepal has outlined four core national priorities to highlight at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to be held from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye.