- Monday, 25 May 2026
Nepal replies to China on construction of cross border transmission line
The meeting of the Council of Ministers today approved the Letter of Reply to be sent to the government of China for implementation of transmission line (Chilime-Kerung) project connecting Nepal and China, informed government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel, Minister for Education and Sports.
EU Ambassadors in Kathmandu for two-day mission
The delegation comprises Ambassadors and Deputy Ambassadors from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
'Elephant in the Fog' team receives a mammoth welcome home
The makers and the artistes of the Nepali film - Elephant in the Fog - received a mammoth welcome in Nepal after their movie earned international recognition at this year's Cannes Film Festival in France.
338 local levels complete land use plan so far
A total of 338 local levels in the country have properly completed the classification of their land use plans by mid-April. This initiative aims to enhance the formulation and implementation of land use strategies across the country.
Nation
Nepal replies to China on construction of cross border transmission line
The meeting of the Council of Ministers today approved the Letter of Reply to be sent to the government of China for implementation of transmission line (Chilime-Kerung) project connecting Nepal and China, informed government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel, Minister for Education and Sports.
EU Ambassadors in Kathmandu for two-day mission
The delegation comprises Ambassadors and Deputy Ambassadors from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
PM Shah to discuss with EU member nations' ambassadors and heads of missions
Prime Minister Balendra Shah will hold a joint meeting tomorrow with non-resident ambassadors and heads of missions of countries of the European Union (EU).
'Elephant in the Fog' team receives a mammoth welcome home
The makers and the artistes of the Nepali film - Elephant in the Fog - received a mammoth welcome in Nepal after their movie earned international recognition at this year's Cannes Film Festival in France.
World
'He's tiny! It's blue!': Scientists find new deep-sea octopus
On the ocean floor near the Galapagos Islands, a submersible controlled by scientists came across a mysterious octopus as blue as the ocean and no bigger than a golf ball.
Business
Reservoir-type hydroelectric projects in government's high priority: Energy Minister
After the observation of the Kulekhani Hydroelectricity Project on Sunday, the Energy Minister stated that reservoir-based projects should now be promoted as a national priority for Nepal's long-term energy security, industrial development, and overall economic transformation.
Prices of gold, silver climb
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the hallmark gold was traded at Rs 290,900 per tola on Sunday, while for today its price has been set at Rs 292,800.
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
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
Embassy urges to probe into rumour about Chinese national trying to bribe Nepali journalists
China has urged Nepal to investigate into rumour creation and dissemination through social sites about a Chinese national trying to bribe Nepali journalists to make negative report on certain Nepali politicians.