- Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Innovation Ministry gets down to business after getting leadership
As per the latest work division of the Government of Nepal, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation was established by removing Science and Technology from the former Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
Chim Khola village of Myagdi
Located at Raghuganga Rural Municipality-7 in Myagdi, the Chim Khola village has most houses stone-roofed and is situated at the slope of a hill. Considered to be the origin place of plate dance, the village has the Magar community in majority.
Around 2.5 million farmers enrolled in Farmer Registration System
Around 2.5 million farmers have been enlisted in the Farmer Registration System of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment.
Weather forecast: Rain, thunderstorms likely today
The weather service informed that hilly and mountainous regions, including Koshi Province, will remain generally cloudy during the day, while the Tarai belt is expected to see partly cloudy skies.
Nation
Innovation Ministry gets down to business after getting leadership
As per the latest work division of the Government of Nepal, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation was established by removing Science and Technology from the former Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
Nepali Women's Cricket Team fails to make it to ACC T-20 Asia Cup
Nepal has been defeated by Thailand in the quarterfinal match of the ACC Women's Premier Cup cricket tournament. With this loss, Nepal is out of the ACC T20 Asia Cup qualifying race.
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There is no truth in publicity about leaking of budget info: Finance Minister Wagle
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said that there is no truth in the claims of irregularities due to leaks of information before the budget was presented in Parliament.
Around 2.5 million farmers enrolled in Farmer Registration System
Around 2.5 million farmers have been enlisted in the Farmer Registration System of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment.
World
Xi says he reaches important consensus with Kim on developing China-DPRK relations in new era
The two sides also had in-depth discussions on safeguarding peace and stability in the region and the world, Xi said when he and his wife Peng Liyuan attended the luncheon hosted by Kim, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, and his wife Ri Sol Ju.
Business
Vegetable farming empowers Mahato couple
Until a few years ago, the life of 37-year-old Jaso Kumari Mahato of Lokharam, Chhinnamasta Rural Municipality-5 in Saptari, was filled with uncertainty and worry. Hoping to improve the family’s fina
Remittances, forex reserve surge strengthen external sector
The country's external sector recorded a strong performance in the first ten months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, supported by soaring remittance inflows, expanding foreign exchange reserves, and
Remittance inflow increases by 41.2 per cent in 10 months
Remittance inflows have increased 41.2 per cent to rise to Rs.1916.90 billion in the ten months of current fiscal year 2025/26.
DDC products promotion discussed in cabinet meeting
Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Geeta Chaudhary raised the DDC product promotion agenda as a major issue in the cabinet meeting. In the meeting, Minister Chaudhary emphasized that priority should be given to the consumption and promotion of DDC products for the protection of national dairy products, promotion of farmers' interests and professional strengthening of the corporation.
Sports
Nepali Women's Cricket Team fails to make it to ACC T-20 Asia Cup
Nepal has been defeated by Thailand in the quarterfinal match of the ACC Women's Premier Cup cricket tournament. With this loss, Nepal is out of the ACC T20 Asia Cup qualifying race.
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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
KMC to initiate 'Film Festival in Every Neighborhood' campaign
While the KMC’s Heritage and Tourism Department will implement the initiative, the Metropolis will collaborate with non-profit organizations involved in social and cultural activities, youth clubs, community groups, neighborhood development committees, cultural associations and traditional local organizations to execute it at the community level.