- Friday, 5 June 2026
Probe panel formed on 779 EVs taken under control
According to Dipa Dahal, press and research expert to Prime Minister Balendra Shah, the government formed the committee immediately to proceed ahead legal processes as it is highly aware in matters of ensuring good governance and revenue security.
'Promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation along with modern medicine positive'
Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav said easy, convenient and long-term health benefits can be gained linking traditional and ancient treatment system such as Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation with modern health system.
Himalaya Airlines starts Kathmandu–Shenzhen flights
The Himalaya Airlines, Nepal's international airline, has started direct scheduled flight service between Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu, and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), Shenzhen on June 4, 2026.
Rs 2 million collected in traffic action from Kathmandu Valley in 24 hrs
The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office reported the prosecution of 2,300 motorists for traffic rules violations, resulting in a revenue collection of Rs 2.08 million in the past 24 hours.
Nation
FM Khanal in New Delhi for Official visit
He was received at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport by Charge d'affaires, Embassy of Nepal, New Delhi, Dr Surendra Thapa and Additional Secretary of Ministry of External Affairs of India, Munu Mahawar.
Probe panel formed on 779 EVs taken under control
According to Dipa Dahal, press and research expert to Prime Minister Balendra Shah, the government formed the committee immediately to proceed ahead legal processes as it is highly aware in matters of ensuring good governance and revenue security.
'Promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation along with modern medicine positive'
Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav said easy, convenient and long-term health benefits can be gained linking traditional and ancient treatment system such as Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation with modern health system.
Language, literature and culture is our original identity and pride: President Paudel
President Ramchandra Paudel has said that our language, literature and culture are our original identity and pride.
World
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week, both countries announced Friday, in what will be his first visit in nearly seven years.
Business
Gold, silver prices decline
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of silver has gone down by Rs 2,100 per tola (11.66 grammes) and reached Rs 309,000 per tola. It was Rs 311,100 per tola on Thursday.
Agro experts suggest avoiding banned seeds
Despite the provincial government’s continued investment in improving domestic paddy seed production, Koshi Province is still able to fulfill only about 22 per cent of its total paddy seed demand through local production.
Indonesian rupiah falls to record low
Indonesia's rupiah hit more than 18,000 per dollar for the first time Thursday as the country is stung by surging energy costs, while lawmakers passed a bill expanding oversight of the central bank that raised concerns over its independence.
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.
Sports
Group L might be closest thing to a 'group of death'
Featuring England, Croatia, Panama and Ghana, Group L represents one of the toughest in the opening round of the World Cup. A super-
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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Call for greater investment in community resilience, inclusive DRR, anticipatory action
The South Asia Policy Dialogue on 'Building a Safer Future: Investing in Communities for Resilience' has laid emphasis on promoting inclusive, evidence-based, and community-centered approaches to disaster risk reduction and climate resilience.