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572 climbers reach the summit of Annapurna in 76 Years
June 3 (Jestha 20 in the Nepali calendar), marks the day when humans first set foot on Annapurna. The successful ascent of Annapurna I, one of th
RSP President Lamichhane, Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar hold meeting in New Delhi
Kathmandu, June 2: President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane, who is in a five-day-long India visit, held a meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi today. It is said that discussions were held on Nepal-India development partnership and strengthening people-to-people relations, as such relations have a crucial role in promoting growth and prosperity. In his X account after the meeting, Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar mentioned that the discussions focused on the development partnership and people-to-people ties and expressed his pleasure to meet President Lamichhane and his delegation.President Lamichhane-led delegation is in India from Monday. The other members of the delegation are Lamichhane's spouse Nikita Poudel, RSP Assistant General Secretary and House of Representatives (HoR) Member Bipin Kumar Acharya, RSP Secretariat Member and HoR Member Dipak Bohara and Personal Secretary Pradip Acharya. (RSS)
Russian strikes kill 18 in Ukraine
Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least 18 civilians and wounding more than 100 others, authorities said Tuesday.
Taman village emerges as living heritage destination
Rows of traditional houses, roofed with stone slates and built in a uniform pattern, define the charm of Taman Village. Known for its indigenous archit
Nation
Experts stress water, shade to combat heat
Heat Action Day 2026 was observed in Kathmandu to raise awareness about the growing health and social risks posed by extreme heat. The event was jointly organised by the Nepal Red Cross Society (
Minister Lamsal inspects under-construction Madi Bridge
Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal has inspected the four-lane bridge over the Madi River, regarded as the most significant structure under the Muglin–Pokhara Road Expansion Project along the Prithvi Highway.
Gopal Baraili elected Chair of National Association of Dalit Community Journalists Nepal
Gopal Baraili, Manager of Radio Dhankuta, has been elected Chairperson of the National Association of Dalit Community Journalists Nepal.
Gandaki Province govt prioritizes domestic tourism thru ‘First Home, Then Abroad’ campaign
The Gandaki Province government has announced plans to place greater emphasis on promotion of domestic tourism in the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 BS through initiatives such as the 'First Home, Then Abroad' and 'Lake to Lake' programmes.
World
Volunteers cook meals amid Ebola in Congo
Arlette Basekawike, a volunteer for the United Nations food agency in Bunia, the heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak, spends most of her time in a small shed outside a health facility preparing meals for patients and health workers.
Business
Himalaya Airlines to commence direct Kathmandu–Shenzhen flights
Himalaya Airlines is set to commence its direct scheduled flight service between Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), from June 4 (Thursday), marking a significant expansion in Nepal’s international air connectivity.
Nepal records strong tourism growth in May
Nepal welcomed 102,626 international visitor arrivals (IVAs) in May 2026, marking a strong performance in the country’s tourism sector. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, the
Organic farming boosts income, production in Dang
Goma Kumari Gurung of Supailakhuti, Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City-18, has been engaged in commercial vegetable farming for the past eight years, steadily expanding her production and income through organic farming practices.
Govt unveils incentives to boost agricultural productivity
As the country spends billions of rupees on agricultural imports to meet domestic demand, the government has prioritised reviving the agriculture sector through reforms and incentive programmes aimed at boosting productivity, commercialisation, and profitability.
Sports
3-time champion Argentina starts title defense vs. Algeria, Austria and Jordan
Lionel Messi and Argentina hope to become the first repeat World Cup champion in six decades. Their o
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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
Need for full decriminalisation of abortion stressed
Speakers at the programme said many women and girls are compelled to seek unsafe and illegal abortions, putting their health at greater risk and incurring substantial expenses, as the government does not permit abortions beyond the legal limit.