• Friday, 5 June 2026

Language, literature and culture is our original identity and pride: President Paudel

President Ramchandra Paudel has said that our language, literature and culture are our original identity and pride.

World Environment Day 2026

Minister Chaudhary insists on climate change and nature-friendly development

Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment, Gita Chaudhary has said that the economic prosperity and environment protection should be taken ahead side by side amidst climate change induced challenges.

Himalaya Airlines starts Kathmandu–Shenzhen flights

The Himalaya Airlines, Nepal's international airline, has started direct scheduled flight service between Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu, and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), Shenzhen on June 4, 2026.

Rs 2 million collected in traffic action from Kathmandu Valley in 24 hrs

The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office reported the prosecution of 2,300 motorists for traffic rules violations, resulting in a revenue collection of Rs 2.08 million in the past 24 hours.

Nation

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Language, literature and culture is our original identity and pride: President Paudel

President Ramchandra Paudel has said that our language, literature and culture are our original identity and pride.

March 5 HoR polls held successfully against all odds after Gen Z movement: Acting CEC Bhandari

Acting Chief Election Commissioner of the Election Commission, Ram Prasad Bhandari, has shared that it was not easy to peacefully hold the election to the House of Representatives on the slated time within six months of the Gen Z movement.

Minister Chaudhary insists on climate change and nature-friendly development

Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment, Gita Chaudhary has said that the economic prosperity and environment protection should be taken ahead side by side amidst climate change induced challenges.

Himalaya Airlines starts Kathmandu–Shenzhen flights

The Himalaya Airlines, Nepal's international airline, has started direct scheduled flight service between Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu, and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), Shenzhen on June 4, 2026.

World

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week, both countries announced Friday, in what will be his first visit in nearly seven years.

Afghans rediscover value of trees

Kuwait says Iranian drones hit airport

Iranian attacks at Kuwait airport

Exit polls show liberal party win in Korea

Business

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Gold, silver prices decline

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of silver has gone down by Rs 2,100 per tola (11.66 grammes) and reached Rs 309,000 per tola. It was Rs 311,100 per tola on Thursday.

Agro experts suggest avoiding banned seeds

Despite the provincial government’s continued investment in improving domestic paddy seed production, Koshi Province is still able to fulfill only about 22 per cent of its total paddy seed demand through local production.

Indonesian rupiah falls to record low

Indonesia's rupiah hit more than 18,000 per dollar for the first time Thursday as the country is stung by surging energy costs, while lawmakers passed a bill expanding oversight of the central bank that raised concerns over its independence.

Japan offers additional Rs. 5.5 billion for Nagdhunga tunnel

The government of Japan has decided to provide an additional loan of 5.7 billion Japanese yen (approximately Rs. 5.5 billion) for the construction of the Nagdhunga Tunnel Project.

Sports

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Group L might be closest thing to a 'group of death'

Featuring England, Croatia, Panama and Ghana, Group L represents one of the toughest in the opening round of the World Cup. A super-

Bhurtel record ton sees Nepal top Group A

Nepal defeats Malaysia by 167 runs

Nepal defeats Bhutan by 51 runs

Interview

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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

Society

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Language, literature and culture is our original identity and pride: President Paudel

President Ramchandra Paudel has said that our language, literature and culture are our original identity and pride.