- Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Tarai belt likely to face hotter days
A hot weather is predicted in Tarai belt of the country today. Other places will have generally cloudy weather.
Janakpur Cigarette Factory struggles for survival
Once regarded as a symbol of Nepal’s industrial pride and an important pillar of the national economy, the Janakpur Cigarette Factory Limited is now struggling to preserve its very existence.
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.
Flamingos find refuge in Venice wetlands
Perhaps nothing better illustrates the flamingo's status as a newcomer to the Venetian Lagoon than the fact that the local dialect has no word for them. But the pale pin
Nation
Preparations begin for practical implementation of decision to recognise Tamang, Newar as official languages
The Bagmati Province government has started preparations for the practical implementation of its official decision to recognise the Tamang and Nepal Bhasha (Newari) languages as official languages of the province government.
Eight muzzle loaders confiscated in Salyan
Three such guns were confiscated from the community forest at Siddhagupha, three from the Basneura community forest and two from the Dandasalley community forest at Triveni rural municipality-5, the District Police Office stated.
Cabinet meeting at noon
Prime Minister's research and press expert Dipa Dahal informed that the Cabinet meeting was scheduled at noon in the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Singha Durbar.
Birgunj Metropolis Mayor Singh arrested
Singh was arrested after 10 days of the issuance of an arrest warrant from Parsa District Court. The arrest warrant was issued against him after a complaint over a forged document.
World
Trump says deal with Iran on truce, Hormuz expected "over the next week"
He told ABC News he has thus far withheld final approval on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at unblocking the vital shipping lane, explaining, "I still have to get a few more points."
Business
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.
Budget to build strong foundation for long-term development: FM Wagle
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has said that the government has presented the budget with a five-year horizon aimed at laying a strong foundation for long-term economic development.
Demand for nettle, latte rising in cities makes villagers hopeful
Although demand for organic nettle, popularly known as sisnu in local language, is increasing in urban markets, large quantities of the plant continue to go to waste along riverbanks and hillsides in villages across Bajura.
Over six thousand apply for deposit withdrawal
Dhruba Kumar Kafle, chief of the KMC cooperatives department, 6300 depositors have applied in a period of a month since 30 April to date.
Sports
France headline tough Group I as Mbappe faces Haaland
Winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, France arrive at this World Cup as one of the leading contenders, but the planet's top-ranked team face stiff tests against Senegal and Norway in Group I, which also features outsiders Iraq.
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
Three dead, five injured in Dailkeh jeep accident
Laxman Pachbhaiya, information officer of the Dailekh district police office, said that the injured have been rescued and taken to the district hospital, Dailekh, and two of them have been referred to provincial hospital in Surkhet for treatment.