- Saturday, 30 May 2026
Private sector upbeat, opposition wary about budget
The budget for the fiscal year 2026/27 has drawn mixed reaction from politicians, economists and business persons. The private sector is upbeat about annual fisc
Govt unveils Rs. 2124 bn budget for FY 2026/27
With an aspiration to achieve 7 per cent economic growth, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has announced a budget of Rs. 2124.34 billion for the next Fiscal Year 2026/27.
Three Nepali films hit movie theatres
Four films, including three Nepali productions, were released in theatres on Friday. The films ‘Shape of Momo’, ‘Roll No. 1’, ‘Kumb
Migrants flee India crackdown to Bangladesh
Hasina Bibi clutched her hungry four-year-old daughter as she waited at an India-Bangladesh border post, trying to leave as fears grow of an Indian crackdown on undocumented migrants.
Nation
Capital gains tax on share trading and real estate transactions increases
The government has amended the earlier provision related to capital gains tax through the Finance Bill, 2083, a subsidiary part of the Executive Budget Proposal of the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84.
Moderate rain with thunder and lightning likely
Nepal is under the influence of a western low-pressure trough in the upper atmosphere, local winds, and a low-pressure trough near Nepal.
Green economy, forest industries in priority
The government has allocated Rs. 12.31 billion for the forest, environment and climate sector for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27. Unveiling the budget, Minister for Finance Dr
Damodar Kunda welcomes pilgrims
Damodar Kunda, a holy pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists, has now opened to visitors, welcoming pilgrims and tourists alike. Damodar Kunda, located at an altitude of 4,89
World
Russian drone attack alarms NATO
A Russian drone struck an apartment building in NATO-member Romania early Friday, wounding two people in the latest spillover from the war in Ukraine and prompting strong condemnation from the Atlantic alliance and the European Union.
Business
Capital gains tax on share trading and real estate transactions increases
The government has amended the earlier provision related to capital gains tax through the Finance Bill, 2083, a subsidiary part of the Executive Budget Proposal of the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84.
Hetauda-Kathmandu shorter route closed
The Hetauda–Kulekhani–Phakhel–Pharping road section, a shorter alternative route connecting Hetauda to the federal capital, Kathmandu, has been closed to vehicular movement for one month.
14 farmers honoured with outstanding award
The government has honoured 14 farmers from different parts of the country with the National Outstanding Farmers Award on Friday in recognition of their contribution and excellent performance in the agricultural sector.
Govt targets addition of 1,040 MW to national grid in coming fiscal year
The government has projected adding 1,040 megawatts of electricity to the national transmission system in the upcoming fiscal year, including 670 MW from hydropower projects and 370 MW from solar energy.
Sports
Three-time finalist Netherlands face Japan, Sweden, Tunisia in Group F
Can three-time World Cup runner-up the Netherlands finally win soccer's greatest prize? The D
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
Government aims to implement 'Arsenic-Free Tarai Campaign'
Presenting the government's estimation of income and expenditure for the fiscal year 2083-84 BS (2026-27) before the Federal Parliament today, Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle announced that from the upcoming fiscal, 'arsenic-free Tarai campaign' will be launched.