- Monday, 25 May 2026
Public debt rises by Rs. 300B in 10 months of current fiscal
Nepal’s public debt increased by over Rs. 300 billion by mid-May of the current fiscal year 2025//26. According to the Public Debt Management
Two-month-long festival drains Dhimal community financially
With the change of time, the traditional way in which young boys and girls of the Dhimal community used to search for life partners during the Jatari festival has changed. Earlier, they would offer betel nuts
Extreme heat disrupts classes in Kanchanpur
Local levels in Kanchanpur have started closing schools temporarily owing to rising temperatures. Some local governments have already announced the school holidays for a few days, taking into account student's health concerns.
Charya Pravah showcased in capital
Kathmandu Metropolitan City has intensified its efforts to promote Nepal’s creative and cultural industries by honouring renowned Charya dance master Guru Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya during a special solo performance event held in the capital on Saturday.
Nation
1.15 million collected in 24 hours from traffic fines
In the past 24 hours up to this morning, the Kathmandu Valley recorded 2,453 cases of traffic violations. Rs 1.15 in revenue was collected as fines from the violators of traffic rules.
Gandaki Province's budget session beginning today
The province government is scheduled to present a proposal seeking theoretical discussions on its policies and programmes for the fiscal year 2083-84 BS (2026-27) at a meeting of the Province Assembly taking place at 2:00 pm today, said Secretary Gobinda Paudel of Gandaki Province Assembly Secretariat.
One arrested on charge of beating Dalit woman in Siraha
Police have arrested a man on the charge of physically assaulting a Dalit woman in Siraha. The arrested has been identified as Pabitra Narayan Yadav of Naraha rural municipality-3.
Pokhara begins demolition of structures along Firke Khola
Authorities have begun removing structures built along the Firke Khola stream that flows through the central area of Pokhara. According to the Pokhara Metropolitan City,
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World
Bangladesh turns to AI to ease traffic
Bangladesh's densely populated capital, infamous for grinding gridlock, has launched its first AI-powered traffic enforcement system in a bid to bring order to one of the world's most congested cities.
Business
22 MW Seti Khola begins trial production
The 22-megawatt Seti Khola Hydropower Project, located on the border of Tanahun and Kaski districts, has begun trial electricity production. The project has begun technical testing af
Public debt rises by Rs. 300B in 10 months of current fiscal
Nepal’s public debt increased by over Rs. 300 billion by mid-May of the current fiscal year 2025//26. According to the Public Debt Management
Govt vows to revive Hetauda Cement Industry
During a discussion with management and employees following the inspection, Minister Yadav remarked that it was 'very unfortunate' that a state-owned cement factory had been forced to shut down while, she observed, private cement companies continue operating regularly.
UK Minister Malhotra for collaboration on technical education
Visiting UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Indo-Pacific and Minister for Equalities, Seema Malhotra, has said the British government was willing to expand collaboration with Nepal in the sector of technical education.
Sports
Co-hosts Mexico face stern test from resilient rivals in Group A
The first game of the World Cup will be played in Group A, with co-host Mexico kicking off the tournament against South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City. The Cze
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
Koshi Provincial Assembly begins discussions on policies and programs
Taking part in the discussion, Koshi Provincial Assembly member Sapana Darji claimed that although the policy and program is good in paper it would be hard to implement them.