• Saturday, 30 May 2026

Budget addresses public aspirations: Communications Minister Timilsina

Minister for Information and Communications Dr Bikram Timilsina has emphasized the government's responsibility to fulfill electoral promises.

Govt committed to effectively implement women rights; PM Shah

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has expressed the government's commitment to effectively implement the women rights, gender equality and women empowerment.

Equal access for women in decision-making essential, says Minister Badi

Minister for Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities, and Social Security Sita Badi pointed out the importance of collaborative efforts among all stakeholders to ensure equal access for women in decision-making processes.

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

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Civic supremacy, NC's first priority: President Thapa

President of Nepali Congress (NC), Gagan Kumar Thapa, has said that civic supremacy is the key priority of his party and that it continues to advocate for the causes of people.

Equal access for women in decision-making essential, says Minister Badi

Minister for Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities, and Social Security Sita Badi pointed out the importance of collaborative efforts among all stakeholders to ensure equal access for women in decision-making processes.

Sudurpaschim Province Govt working on second five-year plan

With the decision, the draft will be tabled at the council of ministers of the province. The draft is prepared by the Provincial Policy and Planning Commission for the fiscal years 2083/84 BS to 2087/88 BS.

One drowns in Mahakali while fishing

One person drowned in the Mahakali River at Dodhara Chandani in Kanchanpur district on Saturday.

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Israel orders new evacuations as forces push deeper into Lebanon

Israel's military issued evacuation warnings on Saturday for residents of seven villages in southern Lebanon, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had pushed deeper into the country.

Russian drone attack alarms NATO

WHO to address rare Ebola

Migrants flee India crackdown to Bangladesh

Business

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Private sector welcomes rise in capital expenditures

President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Anjan Shrestha, has expressed his hope that a rise in capital expenditure will help revitalize the private sector.

Private sector in Chitwan welcome budget 2026/27

The budget for the fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27) made public by the government on Friday has been welcomed with a positive note by industrialists and businesspersons.

RSS NEWS COMMENTARY: Budget 2026/27: A push for digital transformation

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle presented a Rs 2124 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, 2026/27 in the joint meeting of federal parliaments- the House of Representatives and the National Assembly on Friday.

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.

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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

Sadbhav Acharya defends title

Arsenal aiming to dethrone dynasty-chasing PSG

Nepal-W beat Indonesia, seal semi-final spot

Dhant enters semi-finals in UFC

Interview

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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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Govt committed to effectively implement women rights; PM Shah

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has expressed the government's commitment to effectively implement the women rights, gender equality and women empowerment.