- Thursday, 4 June 2026
'Literature is powerful means to understand human civilization'
Minister for Information and Communications, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has said that literature is serving as a strong fundamental means of understanding human civilization and life-world in the present world guided by technology, artificial intelligence and algorithm.
Japan offers additional Rs. 5.5 billion for Nagdhunga tunnel
The government of Japan has decided to provide an additional loan of 5.7 billion Japanese yen (approximately Rs. 5.5 billion) for the construction of the Nagdhunga Tunnel Project.
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Province government to undertake up to 20MW capacity hydropower projects
In collaboration of the federal government, the Karnali Province government itself will construct hydropower projects with the generation capacity of up to 20 megawatts through public-private partnership.
French influencers target presidential race
Politicians want to meet them, the media want to hire them -- content creators, seen as a key to reaching their young followers, are readying to be players in the 2027 presidential campaign. Sam Zirah, with
Nation
'Literature is powerful means to understand human civilization'
Minister for Information and Communications, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has said that literature is serving as a strong fundamental means of understanding human civilization and life-world in the present world guided by technology, artificial intelligence and algorithm.
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Province government to undertake up to 20MW capacity hydropower projects
In collaboration of the federal government, the Karnali Province government itself will construct hydropower projects with the generation capacity of up to 20 megawatts through public-private partnership.
Over 24,000 people avail health service under 'Mayor with Citizens' scheme
Twenty-four thousand seven hundred and twenty-one citizens have availed of health services at their homes through the 'Mayor with Citizens' programme run by the Krishnapur Municipality here.
Federal Parliament is committed to effective implementation of Dalit rights: Speaker Aryal
Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has asserted that the Federal Parliament is committed for the effective implementation of rights of Dalit community managed in Article 40 of the Constitution.
World
Iranian attacks at Kuwait airport
A Iranian drone strike on a passenger terminal in Kuwait's international airport killed one person and wounded 63 more Wednesday, Kuwaiti officials said, as conflict escalated between Tehran and US forces in the Gulf.
Business
Japan offers additional Rs. 5.5 billion for Nagdhunga tunnel
The government of Japan has decided to provide an additional loan of 5.7 billion Japanese yen (approximately Rs. 5.5 billion) for the construction of the Nagdhunga Tunnel Project.
Bagmati's policy and programme endorsed
The annual policy and programme of the Bagmati Provincial Government for the fiscal year 2026/27 has been approved by a majority vote. The policy and programme for the upcomi
Extreme heat disrupts life across Madhes
Daily life across Madhes Province, including Mahottari district, has been severely affected by an intense heatwave that has gripped the region over the past few days.
1,264-metre alternative trail in Manang
A 1,264-metre alternative trekking trail has been completed in the Manaslu trekking region under Nasong Rural Municipality-6 with financial and technical support of Rs. 800,000 from the Annapurna Conserva
Sports
Nepal defeats Bhutan by 51 runs
Nepal defeated Bhutan by 51 runs in ACC Women’s T20 Premier Cup today held at Kolej Tuanku Ja’Aar, Malaysia.
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.