- Friday, 5 June 2026
Ministry committed to quality in higher education: Minister Pokharel
He informed that the government was able to recover Rs 104.6 million from the university teachers who did not return to the Tribhuvan University service after study/sabbatical leave. It came as part of the institutional good governance. Process is on to recover further amount, Minister Pokharel added.
Indonesian rupiah falls to record low
Indonesia's rupiah hit more than 18,000 per dollar for the first time Thursday as the country is stung by surging energy costs, while lawmakers passed a bill expanding oversight of the central bank that raised concerns over its independence.
4th Kathmandu Kalinga LitFest from tomorrow
The fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) is all set to take place on June 6 and 7 at Hotel Himalaya, Kopundole in Lalitpur. According to a press statement issued by F
Nation
World Environment Day being marked today
World Environment Day 2026 is being celebrated today with the theme "Foundation for a Prosperous Future: Climate and Nature-Friendly Development". Various events are being held in different venues to commemorate the Day.
Minister Khanal leaving for New Delhi today
Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal is paying an official visit to India from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of the Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar.
Wage theft widespread in Nepal's informal sector
66.2% of workers do not receive full wages
Experts stress on nature-based solutions on Environment Day
World Environment Day (WED) is being marked on Friday amid growing warnings that the planet is nearing a 1.5 degrees Celsius temperature threshold. According to World M
World
Kuwait says Iranian drones hit airport
Iranian drones heavily damaged a passenger terminal at Kuwait's main airport Wednesday, killing one person, wounding dozens and briefly closing the airfield — the latest in back-and-forth attacks by Iran and the U.S. that test a fragile ceasefire.
Business
Indonesian rupiah falls to record low
Indonesia's rupiah hit more than 18,000 per dollar for the first time Thursday as the country is stung by surging energy costs, while lawmakers passed a bill expanding oversight of the central bank that raised concerns over its independence.
Japan offers additional Rs. 5.5 billion for Nagdhunga tunnel
The government of Japan has decided to provide an additional loan of 5.7 billion Japanese yen (approximately Rs. 5.5 billion) for the construction of the Nagdhunga Tunnel Project.
Bagmati's policy and programme endorsed
The annual policy and programme of the Bagmati Provincial Government for the fiscal year 2026/27 has been approved by a majority vote. The policy and programme for the upcomi
Extreme heat disrupts life across Madhes
Daily life across Madhes Province, including Mahottari district, has been severely affected by an intense heatwave that has gripped the region over the past few days.
Sports
Bhurtel record ton sees Nepal top Group A
Opener Kushal Bhurtel produced a record-breaking performance to guide the Nepali men's national cricket team into the semi-finals of the Asian Games Qualifiers as group winners.
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
People aspiring for good governance: Speaker
In his address to the ninth district assembly and progress review programme of the District Coordination Committee at Kavrepalanchowk today, he said, "Good governance is the profound aspiration of the people. The issues raised regarding transparency, accountability and responsibility of late have significantly inspired to make the state system further responsible and citizen-friendly".