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76th anniversary of historic Annapurna I ascent being observed in Myagdi today
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Annapurna I, located in the Annapurna region of Gandaki Province, lies within the Himalayan range between Myagdi and Kaski districts, with its wider massif extending toward Manang and Mustang districts.
572 climbers reach the summit of Annapurna in 76 Years
June 3 (Jestha 20 in the Nepali calendar), marks the day when humans first set foot on Annapurna. The successful ascent of Annapurna I, one of th
Russian strikes kill 18 in Ukraine
Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least 18 civilians and wounding more than 100 others, authorities said Tuesday.
Taman village emerges as living heritage destination
Rows of traditional houses, roofed with stone slates and built in a uniform pattern, define the charm of Taman Village. Known for its indigenous archit
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76th anniversary of historic Annapurna I ascent being observed in Myagdi today
Annapurna I, located in the Annapurna region of Gandaki Province, lies within the Himalayan range between Myagdi and Kaski districts, with its wider massif extending toward Manang and Mustang districts.
Chisang River exploitation displaces hundreds
The Chisang River, which flows through the northern part of Morang district, has become a blessing for a few and a curse for many. While sand and gravel extraction, crusher industries and the constructio
NC summons Central Disciplinary Committee meeting
The Nepali Congress (NC) has called a meeting of its Central Disciplinary Committee for Thursday.
Experts stress water, shade to combat heat
Heat Action Day 2026 was observed in Kathmandu to raise awareness about the growing health and social risks posed by extreme heat. The event was jointly organised by the Nepal Red Cross Society (
World
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.
Business
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
Organic farming boosts income, production in Dang
Goma Kumari Gurung of Supailakhuti, Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City-18, has been engaged in commercial vegetable farming for the past eight years, steadily expanding her production and income through organic farming practices.
Govt unveils incentives to boost agricultural productivity
As the country spends billions of rupees on agricultural imports to meet domestic demand, the government has prioritised reviving the agriculture sector through reforms and incentive programmes aimed at boosting productivity, commercialisation, and profitability.
Sports
3-time champion Argentina starts title defense vs. Algeria, Austria and Jordan
Lionel Messi and Argentina hope to become the first repeat World Cup champion in six decades. Their o
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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
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.