- Friday, 5 June 2026
Courtesy meeting held between Communication Minister and UN representatives
A courtesy meeting has been held between Minister of Communication and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina with the representatives of different agencies of the United Nations today.
Probe panel formed on 779 EVs taken under control
According to Dipa Dahal, press and research expert to Prime Minister Balendra Shah, the government formed the committee immediately to proceed ahead legal processes as it is highly aware in matters of ensuring good governance and revenue security.
Budhigandaki hydro project to be forwarded as a multi-purpose undertaking
Minister for Energy Biraj Bhakta Shrestha said that the project would not only focus on hydropower production but also include irrigation, drinking water, fisheries and ecotourism, which he argued, would amplify returns on state investment.
No parking fees required for 'pick and drop' for 15 minutes at TIA
The TIA Office has made arrangements so that vehicles coming to drop off or pick up passengers at the airport will not be charged for up to 15 minutes when using the 'pick and drop' service.
Nation
Budhigandaki hydro project to be forwarded as a multi-purpose undertaking
Minister for Energy Biraj Bhakta Shrestha said that the project would not only focus on hydropower production but also include irrigation, drinking water, fisheries and ecotourism, which he argued, would amplify returns on state investment.
Nepal-India border dispute should be resolved through diplomatic channels: RSP president Lamichhane
Upon his arrival at the TIA today concluding a five-day India visit, president Lamichhane said while talking with the journalists that border problems cannot be solved by making noises or playing drums and that the issues will be moved forward in an appropriate time and process.
CM Yadav vows building disaster-resilient settlement in Madhes
Chief Minister of Madhes Province, Krishna Prasad Yadav, has vowed building disaster-resilient settlements by building collaboration with all sides. He said it while addressing a programme related to disaster management which was organized on the Bagmati riverbank in Karmaiya of Bagmati Municipality-11 in the district today.
Courtesy meeting held between Communication Minister and UN representatives
A courtesy meeting has been held between Minister of Communication and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina with the representatives of different agencies of the United Nations today.
World
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week, both countries announced Friday, in what will be his first visit in nearly seven years.
Business
Gold, silver prices decline
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of silver has gone down by Rs 2,100 per tola (11.66 grammes) and reached Rs 309,000 per tola. It was Rs 311,100 per tola on Thursday.
Agro experts suggest avoiding banned seeds
Despite the provincial government’s continued investment in improving domestic paddy seed production, Koshi Province is still able to fulfill only about 22 per cent of its total paddy seed demand through local production.
Indonesian rupiah falls to record low
Indonesia's rupiah hit more than 18,000 per dollar for the first time Thursday as the country is stung by surging energy costs, while lawmakers passed a bill expanding oversight of the central bank that raised concerns over its independence.
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.
Sports
Group L might be closest thing to a 'group of death'
Featuring England, Croatia, Panama and Ghana, Group L represents one of the toughest in the opening round of the World Cup. A super-
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
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Call for greater investment in community resilience, inclusive DRR, anticipatory action
The South Asia Policy Dialogue on 'Building a Safer Future: Investing in Communities for Resilience' has laid emphasis on promoting inclusive, evidence-based, and community-centered approaches to disaster risk reduction and climate resilience.