- Tuesday, 9 June 2026
NTB studies Sunapati-Shailung trekking route
A feasibility study has been completed for the development of a new tourism trail linking Sunapati Rural Municipality in Ramechhap with the Shailung area of Dolakha.
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.
Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag the region back into full-scale war
Israel and Iran traded fire Monday in their first attacks since the U.S. struck a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. The Iranian military said hours later that it was halting offensive operations as th
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.
Nation
Monsoon arrival pushed later
Nepal is likely to witness the onset of the monsoon a few days later this year, as the key atmospheric conditions required for its arrival have not yet fully developed.
493 children found malnourished in Jajarkot
The cases of malnutrition are increasing in Jajarkot district. The Health Services Office has reported that 493 children were found to be malnourished during a survey conducted across seven local levels.
Bhandari elected RSP chair in Nawalpur thru voting
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has elected Doman Bahadur Bhandari as its district chair in Nawalpur through voting.
Solar energy helps Khayarkandra homestays improve services
The Khayarkandra community homestays of Shuklaphanta Municipality-3 launched for promotion of eco-friendly tourism and income of rural community has been lately facilitated by solar energy.
World
7.8 magnitude quake in Philippines kills at least 32
An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sending a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts.
Business
Apple farming thrives in Upper Mustang
Ward chairperson Tai Dhuntu Thakuri of Charang, of Lomanthang's Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda Rural Municipality-1, has cultivated apples on 23 ropanis of land. As apple farming has begun to flourish in Up
Rs. 424 billion grants allocated for provinces and local levels
The government has allocated a total budget of Rs. 424.27 billion for provinces and local levels for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026/27 under the intergovernmental fiscal transfers. The budget includes fin
Minister Shrestha instructs NEA to immediately collect electricity dues
The Ministry started necessary efforts after electricity tariff were not collected regularly, as there is still unpaid electricity tariff dues, in relation to those who used power through dedicated and trunk line.
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.
Sports
Teenager Yamal carries responsibility of leading Spain
Despite being only 18 years old, Lamine Yamal will be carrying the responsibility of a seasoned veteran when Spain enters the World Cup seeking its second world title. The prodigy has
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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
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.