- Thursday, 28 May 2026
Foreign Minister Khanal assures discussion on bill related to NRNA
Foreign Minister Sishir Khanal has assured wider discussion on a draft bill related to the Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA).
Asian Games Women's Qualifier: Nepal beats Indonesia to qualify for semi-final
In its first batting, Indonesia set a target of 113 runs in 20 overs with a loss of 4 wickets. Chasing the target, Nepal scored 114 runs in 19.3 overs losing its 6 wickets.
Cost of infrastructure building high in hilly and mountainous regions
Though rural population is declining, urban population is on rise, which has impacted on per person cost of infrastructure building and service delivery in hilly and mountainous regions.
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Govt. focused in development, investment expansion thru int'l relations: Minister Khanal
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shishir Khanal, has shared that the government is committed to effectively use the international relations for country's development and promotion of economic prosperity and national welfare.
Nation
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Average daily spending of tourists down by 19 percent
The average daily spending of tourists visiting Nepal has seen a decline by 19 percent.
Foreign Minister Khanal assures discussion on bill related to NRNA
Foreign Minister Sishir Khanal has assured wider discussion on a draft bill related to the Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA).
Cost of infrastructure building high in hilly and mountainous regions
Though rural population is declining, urban population is on rise, which has impacted on per person cost of infrastructure building and service delivery in hilly and mountainous regions.
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Irrigation facility reaches 1 million 590 thousand hectares of land
Irrigation facility is available on total 1 million 590 thousand hectares of land from the projects operated in federal-level by the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation.
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World
Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with US
Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday said a return to war with the United States was unlikely, while warning that the Islamic republic stood ready against any attack. The statement cam
Business
Visitors to be offered 'bamboo-made gift'
The local Bhujel community will now be serving modern 'boutique' gift made from bamboo for tourists visiting Bandipur, a major tourist destination in Tanahun. The residents of Bhujel village in Bandipur
Minister Shrestha underscores domestic electricity use
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has stressed the urgent need to expand domestic electricity consumption, warning that Nepal could face debt risks in the future if rising power generation is not matched by increased usage.
Govt investment nears Rs. 800 billion in PEs as dividends gradually decline
The government investment in public enterprises (PEs) has reached nearly Rs. 800 billion in the fiscal year 2024/25, while returns in the form of dividends have continued to decline. According to the annu
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.
Sports
Dhant enters semi-finals in UFC
Winning the match today, Dhant booked his spot in the semi-finals of the UFC being held at Macau, China. In the games today, Dhant defeated Kimbert Alintonzon of the Philippines.
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
Cost of infrastructure building high in hilly and mountainous regions
Though rural population is declining, urban population is on rise, which has impacted on per person cost of infrastructure building and service delivery in hilly and mountainous regions.