- Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Conservation of mountain environment is need of the day: President Paudel
President Ramchandra Paudel has said that sustainable mountain tourism, responsible mountaineering, and the conservation of the Himalayan environment are the need of the day.
Russia developed vaccine against new Ebola strain: Health Minister Murashko
The Russian Embassy in South Africa said that the Russian scientists have developed a vaccine against the new Ebola virus strain.
Pokhara Bus Park land issue: Committee formed to probe land transactions
A three-member committee has been formed to investigate complaints and disputes related to the exchange, sale, distribution and compensation processes involving land acquired for the construction of the Pokhara Bus Park in Pokhara Metropolitan City-9, Kaski district.
Nation
Israel open application for 2300 workers
Israel has opened application for 2300 Nepali worker.
DDC pays Rs 120 million to dairy farmers
The state-owned Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) has paid Rs 120 million to dairy farmers as a part of its effort to settle long-pending dues.
Economic Survey being unveiled today
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle is scheduled to present the Economic Survey in separate meetings of the both houses of the Federal Parliament today.
HoR meeting commences: Shram Sanskriti Party's protest continues
At the beginning of the meeting, Chairman of the Shram Sanskriti Party, Harkaraj Rai, reiterated his party's demand that the Speaker should issue a 'ruling' for Prime Minister Balendra Shah to attend the meeting, and stated that his protest would continue until the PM attends the House meeting.
World
Russia developed vaccine against new Ebola strain: Health Minister Murashko
The Russian Embassy in South Africa said that the Russian scientists have developed a vaccine against the new Ebola virus strain.
Business
Entrepreneurs ask due priority to herb cultivation
Leading herbal entrepreneurs from western Nepal have urged the government to give special priority to policies promoting medicinal herb cultivation.Most herbal traders in Banke involved in the sector c
Historic mint site seen as key to tourism growth
Improving public access to the historic mint site in Dhankuta could significantly support the success of the government’s Tourism Year 2082 BS (2025) campaign, according to local stakeholders and heritage experts.
Madhes industrial capacity utilisation rises to 37%, credit flow expands
Industrial capacity utilisation in Madhes Province has shown a gradual improvement during the first half of the current fiscal year, alongside moderate growth in credit, according to a provincial economic report.
Minister Shrestha stresses priority to reservoir-based hydropower projects
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said that reservoir-based hydropower projects should now be advanced as a national priority to ensure Nepal’s long-term energy s
Sports
Brazil, Morocco headline Group C as Scotland and Haiti return to World Cup
Five-time champion Brazil faces African powerhouse Morocco in Group C, which also includes Scotland and Haiti — two teams returning to the World Cup after long absences. All ma
Interview
Kalinga LitFest provides int'l forum for Nepali authors: Niraula
Kathmandu is hosting the fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival 2026, scheduled for June 6 and 7, at Hotel Himalya in Lalitpur. Talking to The Rising Nepal, Festival director Ranjana Niraula said th
Comedy must evolve beyond body-shaming humour: Prabhat Lama
Prabhat Lama, a renowned stand-up comedian who is a permanent resident of Mahottari district, spent more than 10 years in radio programmes, struggling to be an artist. After arriving in Kathmandu, he joined Radio-Audio, the first comedy-the
Society
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Red panda health study begins in Myagdi
A health study of the endangered red panda (locally known as Habre) has begun in the Jaljala and Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve areas of Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality in Myagdi, focusing on fecal examination to assess the species’ health condition.