- Thursday, 4 June 2026
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.
Mobile phone overuse hampers children's creativity
The excessive use of mobile phones by today's children is diminishing their creativity. When children spend a significant amount of time on mobile phones, they miss opportunities to learn, understand, and develop knowledge.
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
Attempts to enlist Muktinath, Lo Manthang in World Heritage
The Gandaki Provincial Government has announced plans to initiate efforts to include Mustang’s renowned religious site, the Muktinath Temple, and the historic Lo Manthang Palace in the World Heritage List. According to the policy and programme for
Nation
Police post re-established in Limi after seven months
The Sunkhani Police Post in Limi, a trans-Himalayan village in Namkha Rural Municipality-6 bordering China, has been re-established after remaining closed for seven months.
Fire at Khwopring School guts property worth around Rs 5 million
Property worth around five million rupees was destroyed when Khwopring English Secondary School located at Bhaktapur municipality caught fire.
Seven injured as ambulance, mini-truck collide
Seven people were injured in a mini-truck and ambulance collision incident that took place at Manahari of Myagde Rural Municipality-6 in Tanahun district along the Prithivi Highway this morning.
One dead as two drunk men engage in violent brawl
A person died in a drunken brawl that happened between two people at Kotila in Budhinanda Municipality-6 of Bajura district.
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
Ronaldo's Portugal draw Colombia, Uzbekistan, Congo in Group K
One more chance. At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo realistically gets only one more shot at a World Cup trophy to cap an already illustrious career. A five-time Ballon d'Or winner, Ronaldo has more
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.