- Monday, 8 June 2026
Organic province plan limited to rhetoric for 8 years
Following its formation, the first Cabinet meeting of the Karnali Province government decided to develop it into an ‘organic province.’ The government planned to disco
ANFA's Football for Schools Programme launched in Humla
With the support of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), a football programme has been started here at the school level.
Fruit imports surge to Rs. 21B in 10 months
Nepal’s fruit imports increased significantly during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, reaching around Rs. 21 billion. According to the trade statistics of the Department of Customs, th
Nation
SACEP training: Minister Chaudhary bats for regional cooperation to tackling environmental challenges
Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, has highlighted the need for stronger regional cooperation among the South Asian countries to address shared environmental challenges, including plastic pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss.
85 people benefited from eye camp in Arughat
A free cataract corrective surgery camp held at Arughat Basic Hospital in Gorkha successfully restored vision in 85 individuals.
Soaltee Hotels & Resorts to operate The Soaltee Resort Shivapuri National Park
Soaltee Hotels & Resorts has announced the management and operation of the five-star luxury resort, The Soaltee Resort Shivapuri National Park, owned by Classic View Resort Limited, under a hotel management agreement and strategic collaboration.
Upadhyay leads newly elected RSP district committee in Bajhang
Satyaraj Upadhyay has been elected chairperson of the newly formed 13-member district executive committee of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in Bajhang.
World
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Philippines, causing some damage and 1-meter tsunami
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake centered at sea shook part of the southern Philippines early Monday, causing damage in a key coastal city, knocking down power and setting off 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami waves along nearby coasts, officials said.
Business
Farmers face fertiliser shortage
As the main paddy plantation season begins, farmers in Mahottari district are facing serious difficulties due to shortage of fertiliser, quality seeds, irrigation facilities and agricultural infrastructure.
Fruit imports surge to Rs. 21B in 10 months
Nepal’s fruit imports increased significantly during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, reaching around Rs. 21 billion. According to the trade statistics of the Department of Customs, th
Mayor leads rally calling for speedy completion of cable car construction
Meanwhile, there has been opposition to the construction of the cable car. The Mukkumlung Joint Struggle Committee has been demanding the abolition of the cable car project.
At least 10,000 EV charging stations needed across the country
Currently, a total of 1,000 charging stations are in operation across the country, with most of the stations being operated by official dealers of electric vehicles in the country.
Sports
ANFA's Football for Schools Programme launched in Humla
With the support of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), a football programme has been started here at the school level.
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
Madi Municipality prohibits sale of plastic
The Madi Municipality here has banned the sale of plastic materials within the municipality.