• Wednesday, 3 June 2026

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.

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 (

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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.

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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.

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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

Mexican keeper Ochoa set for historic 6th WCup

FIFA to crack down on World Cup time-wasting

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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

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Huawei Nepal Hosts Mini MWC 2026

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Health Minister Mehta, Chinese Ambassador meet

'Poor will get free education, health services'

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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.

Need for full decriminalisation of abortion stressed

One dies in crocodile attack

Three dead, five injured in Dailkeh jeep accident