• Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Info Ministry claims remarkable achievements under 100-point reform agenda

The Ministry of Information and Communications has claimed it made remarkable achievements under the 100-point reform agenda which was approved by the Cabinet two months back. Most of the issues under the Ministry were enforced, it added.

Economic Survey for FY 2082/83

Economic Survey for FY 2082/83 shows positive economic indicators

Though some positive indicators have been seen in the country's economy, some structural challenges still remained, reads the government's report.

Budget announcement at 4pm on coming Friday

The government is unveiling the budget for the coming fiscal year, 2083/84 in the joint meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) and the National Assembly at 4:00pm on Friday.

Tea exports easing up, says Industry Minister

Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Gauri Kumari has said that progress has been made towards addressing the problems faced in tea exports to India.

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Info Ministry claims remarkable achievements under 100-point reform agenda

The Ministry of Information and Communications has claimed it made remarkable achievements under the 100-point reform agenda which was approved by the Cabinet two months back. Most of the issues under the Ministry were enforced, it added.

Two bills tabled in NA meeting

A proposal seeking consideration on 'House of Representatives Member Election (First Amendment) Bill, 2083' was tabled in the National Assembly meeting today.

Implementation status of NHRC's recommendations not satisfactory: Chair Magar

Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Top Bahadur Magar, has shared that the status of implementation of the recommendations the NHRC has submitted before the government is not satisfactory.

Everest Summiteers Summit: 176 summiteers from 26 countries feted

One hundred and seventy-six climbers from 26 countries who successfully summated Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) have been honoured during the second edition of the 'Everest Summiteers Summit–2026' today.

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Russia developed vaccine against new Ebola strain: Health Minister Murashko

The Russian Embassy in South Africa said that the Russian scientists have developed a vaccine against the new Ebola virus strain.

US schools face backlash over classroom screens

Muslim pilgrims converge on Arafat for prayers

Heat wave kills, shatters records in Europe

Why Trump's Abraham Accords push is a non-starter

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Economic Survey made public: growth estimated to be 3.85%

The survey estimates Nepal's economic growth to be 3.85%. The estimate of economic expansion of Nepal is encouraging in the context that the global economic is estimated to limit by 3.1 per cent.

Entrepreneurs ask due priority to herb cultivation

Leading herbal entrepreneurs from western Nepal have urged the government to give special priority to policies promoting medicinal herb cultivation.Most herbal traders in Banke involved in the sector c

Historic mint site seen as key to tourism growth

Improving public access to the historic mint site in Dhankuta could significantly support the success of the government’s Tourism Year 2082 BS (2025) campaign, according to local stakeholders and heritage experts.

Madhes industrial capacity utilisation rises to 37%, credit flow expands

Industrial capacity utilisation in Madhes Province has shown a gradual improvement during the first half of the current fiscal year, alongside moderate growth in credit, according to a provincial economic report.

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Nepal defeats China by 19 runs

Nepal's women's cricket team defeated China by 19 runs in Asian Games Women's Qualifier match held at Kuala Lumpur today.

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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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Red panda health study begins in Myagdi

A health study of the endangered red panda (locally known as Habre) has begun in the Jaljala and Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve areas of Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality in Myagdi, focusing on fecal examination to assess the species’ health condition.