• Thursday, 4 June 2026

Ministry places high alert for prevention and control of Ebola virus

The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has placed high alert for the prevention and control of Ebola virus outbreak in Nepal.

Sports contribute to strengthening mutual relations: President Paudel

President Ramchandra Paudel has said that sports contributes significantly to strengthening mutual friendship, fraternity and relations, and to the spirit of national unity and expanding international relations.

Over Rs 100 million recovered from university teachers exploiting study leave

Coordinator of the Probe Committee, Dr Jeewan Kafle informed that 41 out of 191 university teachers taking study leave have returned the money. Likewise, 62 teachers have submitted applications to the committee for returning the money.

CNI believes Budget for FY 2026/27 will give new direction to economy

The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has expressed its belief that the budget for the fiscal year 2083/84, recently presented by the government, will lay the foundation to give a new direction to the country's economy.

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Ministry places high alert for prevention and control of Ebola virus

The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has placed high alert for the prevention and control of Ebola virus outbreak in Nepal.

Sports contribute to strengthening mutual relations: President Paudel

President Ramchandra Paudel has said that sports contributes significantly to strengthening mutual friendship, fraternity and relations, and to the spirit of national unity and expanding international relations.

Over Rs 100 million recovered from university teachers exploiting study leave

Coordinator of the Probe Committee, Dr Jeewan Kafle informed that 41 out of 191 university teachers taking study leave have returned the money. Likewise, 62 teachers have submitted applications to the committee for returning the money.

Four killed in road accident, Two in Parbat and two in Jhapa

Two persons died in a truck-motorcycle collision at Armadi of Kushma Municipality-2 in the district today.

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Volunteers cook meals amid Ebola in Congo

Arlette Basekawike, a volunteer for the United Nations food agency in Bunia, the heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak, spends most of her time in a small shed outside a health facility preparing meals for patients and health workers.

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Budget to boost up self-confidence of private sector: FNCSI

Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries (FNCSI) has drawn a conclusion that the recently-unveiled government budget has increased the self-confidence of private sector.

CNI believes Budget for FY 2026/27 will give new direction to economy

The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has expressed its belief that the budget for the fiscal year 2083/84, recently presented by the government, will lay the foundation to give a new direction to the country's economy.

Himalaya Airlines to commence direct Kathmandu–Shenzhen flights

Himalaya Airlines is set to commence its direct scheduled flight service between Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), from June 4 (Thursday), marking a significant expansion in Nepal’s international air connectivity.

Nepal records strong tourism growth in May

Nepal welcomed 102,626 international visitor arrivals (IVAs) in May 2026, marking a strong performance in the country’s tourism sector. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, the

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Sports contribute to strengthening mutual relations: President Paudel

President Ramchandra Paudel has said that sports contributes significantly to strengthening mutual friendship, fraternity and relations, and to the spirit of national unity and expanding international relations.

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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

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From huts to modern shelters: The changed face of Musahar settlement in Lahan

The appearance of the Musahar settlement in Jahadi, Gamhariya, Ward-22 of Lahan Municipality, Siraha, has changed these days.

Need for full decriminalisation of abortion stressed

One dies in crocodile attack

Three dead, five injured in Dailkeh jeep accident