- 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
Crusher shutdown slows Asian Highway work
Construction work on the East–West Highway (Asian Highway) has been severely affected after several crusher industries in Morang were shut down by the administration for operating without registration and failing to meet required standards.
Bhanu-Ghansi park renovation begins
The reconstruction of the historic Ghansi Kuwa and the Bhanu-Ghansi Memorial Park, which were damaged during the expansion of the Muglin-Pokhara section of the Prithvi Highway, started on Saturday.
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.
Nation
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
Crusher shutdown slows Asian Highway work
Construction work on the East–West Highway (Asian Highway) has been severely affected after several crusher industries in Morang were shut down by the administration for operating without registration and failing to meet required standards.
Foreign Minister Khanal returns home
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal returned home today after completing a three-day official visit to India. He had left for New Delhi on Friday at the friendly invitation of Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar.
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Govt denies reports of scrapping Sunday as public holiday
The government has clarified that reports claiming it is preparing to cancel Sunday as a public holiday are utterly false.
World
Israeli airstrikes kill 9 in Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed nine people including three members of the Lebanese military, the Lebanese army and state media said, days after the two sides reached a new ceasefire deal.
Business
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.
Nagepokhari emerges as tourist destination
Nagepokhari, located in Ajirkot Rural Municipality-1 in Gorkha, is increasingly attracting domestic tourists. Situated at an altitude of 3,255 metres a
Koshi dairy farmers await Rs. 90M dues
Sales and revenue at the Biratnagar Milk Distribution Project under the state-owned Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) have increased in recent months, driven by rising demand for dairy products such as yoghurt and ice cream during the summer season.
Sports
From Siberia to French Open title, Andreeva lives 'dream'
Mirra Andreeva has already come a long way from the heart of Siberia, but on Saturday she fulfilled her "dream", aged just 19, when she beat Maja Chwalinska in the French Open women's final.
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
Adhikari elected RSP district chair with single vote margin
Yadunath Adhikari has been elected district chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in Kaski.