• Monday, 8 June 2026

RSP calls all-party meeting today

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Cockroach Janta holds protest in New Delhi

Balkan leaders join EU summit

Afghans rediscover value of trees

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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.

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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.

Asian Games Men’s Qualifier: Nepal enters final

2022 semifinalist Morocco has more to prove

Germany's young midfielder Karl ruled out

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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

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Adhikari elected RSP district chair with single vote margin

Yadunath Adhikari has been elected district chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in Kaski.