- Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Janakpur Cigarette Factory struggles for survival
Once regarded as a symbol of Nepal’s industrial pride and an important pillar of the national economy, the Janakpur Cigarette Factory Limited is now struggling to preserve its very existence.
400 kV West Seti transmission line to be built in PPP model
The construction of a major 400 kV transmission line in western Nepal has moved forward under a public-private partnership (PPP) model to evacuate electricity from large hydropower projects in the Seti River basin into the national grid.
The Oldest Munro Bagger wins KIMFF award
The 23rd edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) concluded on Sunday after five days of film screenings, discussions, exhibitions and cultural exchanges, celebrating stories from Nepal and around the world.
Health Minister Mehta, Chinese Ambassador meet
On the occasion, Minister Mehta appreciated the assistance extended to Nepal by the Chinese side and the ongoing cooperation in different projects of the health sector.
Nation
Bajura-Humla border study team holds consultations
A government investigation team formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to examine the violent clashes that erupted over the border dispute at Lampata along the Humla-Bajura boundary is currently in Humla, holding discussions with concerned stakeholders.
Janakpur Cigarette Factory struggles for survival
Once regarded as a symbol of Nepal’s industrial pride and an important pillar of the national economy, the Janakpur Cigarette Factory Limited is now struggling to preserve its very existence.
400 kV West Seti transmission line to be built in PPP model
The construction of a major 400 kV transmission line in western Nepal has moved forward under a public-private partnership (PPP) model to evacuate electricity from large hydropower projects in the Seti River basin into the national grid.
Visiting US Under Secretary of State calls on Foreign Minister
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discussions on the occasion were held on ways to further strengthening decades long Nepal-US relations, with particular emphasis on enhanced cooperation in investment, trade, culture and tourism.
World
Modi meets Myanmar's president
India said it will continue engaging with Myanmar after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks Monday with the leader of the country's military-backed government, despite Western sanctions imposed after the military seized power in 2021.
Business
Demand for nettle, latte rising in cities makes villagers hopeful
Although demand for organic nettle, popularly known as sisnu in local language, is increasing in urban markets, large quantities of the plant continue to go to waste along riverbanks and hillsides in villages across Bajura.
Over six thousand apply for deposit withdrawal
Dhruba Kumar Kafle, chief of the KMC cooperatives department, 6300 depositors have applied in a period of a month since 30 April to date.
Gold price up by Rs. 20,500 per tola
The price of gold in the domestic market surged sharply by Rs. 20,500 per tola on Sunday following an adjustment in customs duty after the government’s recent budget announcement. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA), gold was traded at Rs. 311,100 per tola on Sunday, up from Rs. 290,600 per tola on Friday. Senior Vice-President of FENEGOSIDA, Diyesh Ratna Shakya, said the sharp increase
NCC upbeat about budget
The Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has stated that although the budget for the fiscal year 2026/27 is somewhat ambitious, the economy could gain the desired momentum if it is implemented effectively.
Sports
Spain, Uruguay set for blockbuster Group H clash with Cape Verde debuting
European champion Spain and South American powerhouse Uruguay highlight World Cup Group H that also includes a Saudi Arabia team which upset Lionel Messi's Argentina four years ago and tiny newcomer Cape Verde.
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
Three dead, five injured in Dailkeh jeep accident
Laxman Pachbhaiya, information officer of the Dailekh district police office, said that the injured have been rescued and taken to the district hospital, Dailekh, and two of them have been referred to provincial hospital in Surkhet for treatment.