- Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Janakpur Cigarette Factory struggles for survival
Once regarded as a symbol of Nepal’s industrial pride and an important pillar of the national economy, the Janakpur Cigarette Factory Limited is now struggling to preserve its very existence.
400 kV West Seti transmission line to be built in PPP model
The construction of a major 400 kV transmission line in western Nepal has moved forward under a public-private partnership (PPP) model to evacuate electricity from large hydropower projects in the Seti River basin into the national grid.
The Oldest Munro Bagger wins KIMFF award
The 23rd edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) concluded on Sunday after five days of film screenings, discussions, exhibitions and cultural exchanges, celebrating stories from Nepal and around the world.
Health Minister Mehta, Chinese Ambassador meet
On the occasion, Minister Mehta appreciated the assistance extended to Nepal by the Chinese side and the ongoing cooperation in different projects of the health sector.
Nation
Insurance suspension hits govt hospitals
ollowing the government’s decision to discontinue the health insurance programme in private health institutions, its negative impact has begun to surface in public hospitals, which are already struggling wi
Bajura-Humla border study team holds consultations
A government investigation team formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to examine the violent clashes that erupted over the border dispute at Lampata along the Humla-Bajura boundary is currently in Humla, holding discussions with concerned stakeholders.
Janakpur Cigarette Factory struggles for survival
Once regarded as a symbol of Nepal’s industrial pride and an important pillar of the national economy, the Janakpur Cigarette Factory Limited is now struggling to preserve its very existence.
400 kV West Seti transmission line to be built in PPP model
The construction of a major 400 kV transmission line in western Nepal has moved forward under a public-private partnership (PPP) model to evacuate electricity from large hydropower projects in the Seti River basin into the national grid.
World
Modi meets Myanmar's president
India said it will continue engaging with Myanmar after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks Monday with the leader of the country's military-backed government, despite Western sanctions imposed after the military seized power in 2021.
Business
Budget to build strong foundation for long-term development: FM Wagle
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has said that the government has presented the budget with a five-year horizon aimed at laying a strong foundation for long-term economic development.
Demand for nettle, latte rising in cities makes villagers hopeful
Although demand for organic nettle, popularly known as sisnu in local language, is increasing in urban markets, large quantities of the plant continue to go to waste along riverbanks and hillsides in villages across Bajura.
Over six thousand apply for deposit withdrawal
Dhruba Kumar Kafle, chief of the KMC cooperatives department, 6300 depositors have applied in a period of a month since 30 April to date.
Gold price up by Rs. 20,500 per tola
The price of gold in the domestic market surged sharply by Rs. 20,500 per tola on Sunday following an adjustment in customs duty after the government’s recent budget announcement. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA), gold was traded at Rs. 311,100 per tola on Sunday, up from Rs. 290,600 per tola on Friday. Senior Vice-President of FENEGOSIDA, Diyesh Ratna Shakya, said the sharp increase
Sports
FIFA to crack down on World Cup time-wasting
FIFA's on-field officials for the World Cup will insist on keeping matches moving by taking rule changes designed to limit time-wasting seriously, the sport's governing body said with the start of the 48-team tournament now less than two weeks away.
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
Three dead, five injured in Dailkeh jeep accident
Laxman Pachbhaiya, information officer of the Dailekh district police office, said that the injured have been rescued and taken to the district hospital, Dailekh, and two of them have been referred to provincial hospital in Surkhet for treatment.