- Sunday, 31 May 2026
Lumbini receives due priority in federal budget
The federal government has prioritised major projects in road infrastructure, irrigation, tourism, industry and energy in Lumbini Province in the budget for the fiscal year 2026/27.
Govt bets big on digital governance as PMO pushes for sweeping reforms
The new government, led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, has launched one of the country’s most ambitious governance reform drives in decades, placing digital transformation at the centre of the 100-po
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Boy George receives lifetime achievement honour at LGBT Awards
Boy George has received a lifetime achievement award at the British LGBT Awards. The accolade was a su
Equal access for women in decision-making essential, says Minister Badi
Minister for Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities, and Social Security Sita Badi pointed out the importance of collaborative efforts among all stakeholders to ensure equal access for women in decision-making processes.
Nation
Lumbini receives due priority in federal budget
The federal government has prioritised major projects in road infrastructure, irrigation, tourism, industry and energy in Lumbini Province in the budget for the fiscal year 2026/27.
Govt bets big on digital governance as PMO pushes for sweeping reforms
The new government, led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, has launched one of the country’s most ambitious governance reform drives in decades, placing digital transformation at the centre of the 100-po
453 Nepalis rescued from Kushinagar, brought to Nepal
A total of 453 Nepalis rescued from Kushinagar in India’s Uttar Pradesh have been brought back to Nepal through the Belahiya border point, as further investigation into the case has begun.
Civic supremacy, NC's first priority: President Thapa
President of Nepali Congress (NC), Gagan Kumar Thapa, has said that civic supremacy is the key priority of his party and that it continues to advocate for the causes of people.
World
Israel orders new evacuations as forces push deeper into Lebanon
Israel's military issued evacuation warnings on Saturday for residents of seven villages in southern Lebanon, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had pushed deeper into the country.
Business
Two-day weekend boosts tourism in Dhankuta
Tourism entrepreneurs in Dhankuta District have expressed happiness as tourist activity has increased significantly following the introduction of a two-day weekend.
Private sector welcomes rise in capital expenditures
President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Anjan Shrestha, has expressed his hope that a rise in capital expenditure will help revitalize the private sector.
Private sector in Chitwan welcome budget 2026/27
The budget for the fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27) made public by the government on Friday has been welcomed with a positive note by industrialists and businesspersons.
RSS NEWS COMMENTARY: Budget 2026/27: A push for digital transformation
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle presented a Rs 2124 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, 2026/27 in the joint meeting of federal parliaments- the House of Representatives and the National Assembly on Friday.
Sports
Three-time finalist Netherlands face Japan, Sweden, Tunisia in Group F
Can three-time World Cup runner-up the Netherlands finally win soccer's greatest prize? The D
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
Govt committed to effectively implement women rights; PM Shah
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has expressed the government's commitment to effectively implement the women rights, gender equality and women empowerment.