- Thursday, 11 June 2026
FIFA World Cup kickoff today after pre-tournament turbulence
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday midnight with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate i
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Four new bridges along Mugling-Malekhu road section near completion
The construction of four new bridges along the Mugling-Malekhu road section was almost completed by planning to bring the bridges into operation for traffic by the end of this fiscal year.
Works underway to remove thick layer of lime on dome of Swayambhunath Stupa
Work has begun to remove the thick layer of lime mortar that has accumulated over the years on the dome of the Swayambhunath Stupa, a centre of faith for Buddhists and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nation
Government to reduce dengue infection rate by 60 per cent in next five years
The government has started preparation to reduce the dengue infection rate by 60 per cent in the next five years.
Engineer, driver dead in Bhimphedi road mishap
An engineer and the driver were killed after a jeep veered off the road at Baidamar of Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-8 in Makawanpur district last night.
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One-way traffic resumes in Karnali Corridor
The Karnali Corridor, which had been blocked following landslides caused by torrential rains on Tuesday and Wednesday, was opened for one-way traffic from this morning.
Bridge connects Susta residents with Nepali identity
Susta Rural Municipality–5 in Nawalparasi district has only one school, the Shree Janata Dalit Basic School, which offers education up to Grade 8. To study in Grade 9, students previously had to either tra
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World
Twenty-two countries tell Iran to stop attacks 'on our soil'
"Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or otherwise attack people on our soil, undermines national sovereignty and international norms. These actions must stop immediately," the countries said in a joint statement.
Business
MCA-Nepal begins construction of substations, transmission line
The Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) on Wednesday formally began construction work on two substations and a transmission line under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nep
Farmers motivated to expand potato cultivation
Farmers in the remote village of Pandi in Himali Rural Municipality–6, Bajura, are increasingly turning to potato cultivation as a profitable alternative to traditional grain crops.
Hearing on writ petition against trade union dissolution on June 12
The hearing was held today before the constitutional bench of Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma, Justices Dr Nahakul Subedi, Binod Sharma, Abdul Aziz Musalman and Mahesh Sharma Poudel, it could not be completed today and was rescheduled to be held on June 12.
Four arrested for foreign employment fraud
A team of the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, nabbed Suman Shahi, 29, of Sindhupalchowk, Bed Bahadur Sunuwar, 47 of Ramechhap, Anil Agrawal, 45, of Jhapa and Bibek Adhikari, 37, of Tanahu from different places.
Sports
Hydel licensing reforms proposed
A high-level committee formed to review the status, progress and effectiveness of hydropower project licenses issued by the Department of Electricity Development has submitted its report to the
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
Four arrested for foreign employment fraud
A team of the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, nabbed Suman Shahi, 29, of Sindhupalchowk, Bed Bahadur Sunuwar, 47 of Ramechhap, Anil Agrawal, 45, of Jhapa and Bibek Adhikari, 37, of Tanahu from different places.