- Monday, 8 June 2026
Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel to operate from August
"All types of preparatory works are underway to operate the tunnel way. We are working to operate it at the earliest, from the second week of August," said Saujanya Nepal, chief of Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel Way Project, responding to queries about delay in tunnel operation at the meeting of the public policy and delegated legislation committee of the National Assembly today.
Climate Change: Apple farming climbs to upper Mustang
Lopsang Chompel Bist, Chairperson of the Loghekar Damodarkund Rural Municipality, said that the local government was providing the farmers with sapling, agricultural tools and instruments as grants because apple has climbed to upper Mustang with rise in temperature due to climate change.
Goods worth Rs 40 billion imported from Rasuwagadhi customs
Acting Chief of Rasuwa Customs Office Bharat Singh BK said that the total goods imported from China to Nepal through the customs point reached Rs 40.1 billion in this fiscal year.
Karnali and Madhes provinces to receive the highest amount of grants
According to the Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfer for Provinces and Local Levels for the new fiscal year 2083/84, Rs 424 billion 277.4 million has been allocated. Of this, Rs 314 billion 633.9 million is allocated to the province level and Rs 109 billion 653.5 million to the local level. The federal government has provided this grant to the provinces and local levels under the headings of equalization, conditional, special and complementary.
Nation
Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel to operate from August
"All types of preparatory works are underway to operate the tunnel way. We are working to operate it at the earliest, from the second week of August," said Saujanya Nepal, chief of Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel Way Project, responding to queries about delay in tunnel operation at the meeting of the public policy and delegated legislation committee of the National Assembly today.
Climate Change: Apple farming climbs to upper Mustang
Lopsang Chompel Bist, Chairperson of the Loghekar Damodarkund Rural Municipality, said that the local government was providing the farmers with sapling, agricultural tools and instruments as grants because apple has climbed to upper Mustang with rise in temperature due to climate change.
Nepal, a 'living laboratory' for climate adaptation and innovation: British envoy Fenn
British Ambassador to Nepal, Rob Fenn, described Nepal as a 'living laboratory' for climate adaptation and innovation.
IMF completes final review under ECF programmee
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its final review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme for Nepal, approving approximately 42.9 million US dollars in assistance.
World
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Philippines, causing some damage and 1-meter tsunami
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake centered at sea shook part of the southern Philippines early Monday, causing damage in a key coastal city, knocking down power and setting off 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami waves along nearby coasts, officials said.
Business
Goods worth Rs 40 billion imported from Rasuwagadhi customs
Acting Chief of Rasuwa Customs Office Bharat Singh BK said that the total goods imported from China to Nepal through the customs point reached Rs 40.1 billion in this fiscal year.
Climate Change: Apple farming climbs to upper Mustang
Lopsang Chompel Bist, Chairperson of the Loghekar Damodarkund Rural Municipality, said that the local government was providing the farmers with sapling, agricultural tools and instruments as grants because apple has climbed to upper Mustang with rise in temperature due to climate change.
Farmers face fertiliser shortage
As the main paddy plantation season begins, farmers in Mahottari district are facing serious difficulties due to shortage of fertiliser, quality seeds, irrigation facilities and agricultural infrastructure.
Fruit imports surge to Rs. 21B in 10 months
Nepal’s fruit imports increased significantly during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, reaching around Rs. 21 billion. According to the trade statistics of the Department of Customs, th
Sports
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Nepal clinches Asian Games Men’s Qualifier trophy
Hong Kong set a target of 189 runs in final match against Nepal. Nepal chased the target in 11.3 overs scoring 114 runs with a loss of 2 wickets through DLS method after match halted due to rain.
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
Parliamentary panel directs govt. to resolve border dispute between Humla and Bajura
A meeting of the Committee held today under the chair of Committee's Chairperson Jayanti Devi Rai directed the government to ensure a sustainable resolution of the border dispute by holding intensive discussions among the local people, administration and concerned stakeholders.