- Sunday, 7 June 2026
PM Shah terms BIMSTEC a dynamic platform for regional cooperation
Prime Minister Balendra Shah highlighted the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) as a dynamic platform for regional cooperation that reflects the region's diversity, vitality and shared potential.
Foreign Minister Khanal hold meeting with Indian counterpart Jaishankar in New Delhi
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi, India, this evening.
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Health Minister instructs for smooth supply of medicines
Minister for Health and Food Safety, Nisha Mehta, has directed the authorities concerned to address existing adversities in the supply and management of medicines in the market.
Awareness programme for Nepali workers in Doha
Legal advisor to the National Human Rights Committee of Qatar for Nepali Community, Hamid Khan sensitized the participants about the laws and rules to be followed in Qatar, as well as potential risks that may arise during their stay.
Nation
PM Shah terms BIMSTEC a dynamic platform for regional cooperation
Prime Minister Balendra Shah highlighted the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) as a dynamic platform for regional cooperation that reflects the region's diversity, vitality and shared potential.
Foreign Minister Khanal hold meeting with Indian counterpart Jaishankar in New Delhi
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi, India, this evening.
Malpractices in public institutions gradually ending, says Minister Dr Timilsina
Minister for Information and Communications Dr Bikram Timilsina asserted that Nepal is moving towards a new political culture centered on development and good governance.
We are ready to further strengthen Nepal-India relations: Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has said that the Government of Nepal was ready to further strengthen and reset ties between Nepal and India.
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World
Balkan leaders join EU summit
Leaders from across the European Union and the Balkans are gathering in Montenegro on Friday to discuss expanding the bloc to include countries in the region, seen as a key area in countering security and economic threats posed by Russia and China.
Business
Satbanjh revives amid climate change challenges
The historic Satbanjh orchard in Baitadi, once renowned for its abundant apple harvests, is gradually changing its identity and character as climate change continues to affect the region.
Parbat emerges as hub for adventure tourism
Parbat district, once largely unknown to tourists, has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, emerging as a key destination for adventure tourism in Nepal.
NEA urged to act swiftly on budget implementation
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has urged officials of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), including the acting managing director and deputy managing directors, t
Gold, silver prices decline
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of silver has gone down by Rs 2,100 per tola (11.66 grammes) and reached Rs 309,000 per tola. It was Rs 311,100 per tola on Thursday.
Sports
Argentina seeks glorious end to Messi era with another WCup title
Argentina has bitter memories of 1994, the last time the United States hosted the World Cup. After the second group
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
Kathmandu–Kalinga Literary Festival underway
The fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) began today.