- Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Madhes industrial capacity utilisation rises to 37%, credit flow expands
Industrial capacity utilisation in Madhes Province has shown a gradual improvement during the first half of the current fiscal year, alongside moderate growth in credit, according to a provincial economic report.
UK set to break record for hottest May day
Britain was set to break its record for the hottest day in May on Monday, the national weather agency predicted, as the country sweltered in an "unprecedented" heatwave. "Today will be the h
Weather forecast: Moderate rainfall, hotter days
Light to moderate rainfall has been predicted across the country today. Few places of hilly and mountainous areas in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces will have moderate rainfall.
Nation
HoR session begins, endorsement of two bills expected
The meeting is expected to pass the Election of the Members to the House of Representatives (First Amendment) Bill- 2083 BS and the Voter Education (First Amendment) Bill-2083 BS.
NTB and UNDP discuss five-year strategic plan to advance sustainable tourism
During the discussion on the 'International Marketing Strategy and Five-Year Action-plan' organized here on Tuesday, participants stressed the need for an effective global marketing approach to position Nepal as a leading tourism destination.
PM holding joint meeting with EU nations' ambassadors, heads of missions today
Prime Minister Balendra Shah is holding a joint meeting with non-resident ambassadors and heads of missions of countries of the European Union (EU).
Bagmati Province govt unveiling policies and programmes today
Bagmati Province government is presenting policies and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year, 2083/84 later today.
World
UK set to break record for hottest May day
Britain was set to break its record for the hottest day in May on Monday, the national weather agency predicted, as the country sweltered in an "unprecedented" heatwave. "Today will be the h
Business
Madhes industrial capacity utilisation rises to 37%, credit flow expands
Industrial capacity utilisation in Madhes Province has shown a gradual improvement during the first half of the current fiscal year, alongside moderate growth in credit, according to a provincial economic report.
Minister Shrestha stresses priority to reservoir-based hydropower projects
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said that reservoir-based hydropower projects should now be advanced as a national priority to ensure Nepal’s long-term energy s
Marsi rice planted at world’s highest altitude
Marsi rice has been planted at Chhumchaur Jyulo, called as the world’s highest altitude paddy field. Patarasi Rural Municipality and the Agriculture Office have started the plantation again this year.
Reservoir-type hydroelectric projects in government's high priority: Energy Minister
After the observation of the Kulekhani Hydroelectricity Project on Sunday, the Energy Minister stated that reservoir-based projects should now be promoted as a national priority for Nepal's long-term energy security, industrial development, and overall economic transformation.
Sports
Canada look for breakthrough on home soil in Group B
The pressure is on co-host Canada to advance past the group stage for the first time at the World Cup. Canada is in Group B along with Switzerland, Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina, which eliminated Italy in 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
Interim order against the arrest warrant on Deuba couple
A division bench of Justices Mahesh Sharma Poudel and Nityananda Pandey today issued an interim order not to arrest former Prime Minister Deuba and his spouse Arzu Rana Deuba.