- Wednesday, 3 June 2026
The Rising Nepal
Tropical Storm Ophelia close to landfall on North Carolina coast
Tropical Storm Ophelia was nearing landfall on the North Carolina coast early Saturday with the potential for damaging winds and dangerous surges of water, the U.S. National Hurricane Centre said. Ophelia was about 25 miles (45 kilometres) southwest of Cape Lookout and about 70 miles (110 kilometres) east-northeast of Cape Fear. The system was moving at 9 mph (15 kph) with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph), the hurricane centre said in an update at 5 a.m. Saturday.
Rhinoceros named Pushpa, Anjali to be moved to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
As per a decision from the Ministry of Forest and Environment, two female rhinoceros – Pushpa and Anjali – of the Chitwan National Park (CNP) will be relocated to the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (KTWR).
Futuristic ceremony kicks off 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou
Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the 19th Asian Games in a colourful ceremony in Hangzhou on Saturday, launching a two-week sporting extravaganza that boasts more athletes than the Olympics.
Chand re-elected CAN president unopposed
Cricket Association of Nepal has re-elected Chatur Bahadur Chand as its president for the second term. Chand secured his second term unopposed in the electoral gener
Sushil Koirala Prakhar Hospital offers free beds, meals for needy
Sushil Koirala Prakhar Cancer Hospital in Khajura, Banke, is providing 41 general beds to poor patients free of charge. In addition, the hospital has made arrangements for free meals for cancer patients receiving treatment at the facility. Executive Director of the hospital, Dr. Niraj Bhattarai, explained that th
Let's Build A Resilient Health System
Nepal is bestowed with a rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. At the same time, it faces numerous challenges in building a robust healthcare system that can cater to the needs of its citizen. In order to transform Nepal into a healthy nation, it is imperative to conduct comprehensive health system research that addresses the country's unique healthcare needs and challenges. Therefore, building a resilient health system to transform the country as a healthy nation requires comprehensive research and data integration to identify the key challenges and develop effective strategies.
Post-modern Approach To Education
It might sound eccentric if we say that post-modernism in education has become obsolete. The majority of students stand nowhere wondering if they got the taste of postmodernism while in their schools or colleges. The concept of post-modernism in th
Nepal’s Clarion Call At UN
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) since its inception has served as a platform for Nepal to put forward the country's priorities and seek assistance and assessment in various fields. Nepal has just participated in the 78th session of the UNGA
Icon Of Compromise
If we look some four decades back, the social and political systems Nepal were totally different from what they are today. Political parties were banned and everyone was in the grip of some sort of feat. Even the leaders close to the Pancha
Yabesh Thapa features Dong on upbeat break-up anthem
Born on August 31, 2002, Yabesh Thapa is a prominent Nepali singer-songwriter known for his articulate lyrics and enticing melodies. With over three hundred sixty-one thousand subscribers on his official YouTube handle, the singer’s discography consists of more than a dozen singles, multiple collaboratio
Whitehouse preparing for a shutdown
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics as Republicans in the House, fuelled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a confrontation over federal spending.
Govt intensifies market monitoring targeting festivals
The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection (DCSCP) has intensified market monitoring targeting the festival season to control sale and distribution of inedible foodstuffs and black marketing.
Global IME, Bottlers Nepal ink deal
Global IME Bank Limited and Bottlers Nepal Limited and Bottlers Nepal (Terai) Limited have signed a channel financing agreement. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was sig
NKorea's Kim sets forth steps to boost Russia ties
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered unspecified steps to further develop relations with Russia after his recent visit to the country as his foreign rivals warn that any cooperation on military weapons would be dangerous and bring consequences.
Mahara and Magar to carry Nepali flag in 19th Asian Games
By A Staff Reporter Kathmandu, Sept. 22 Nepal’s Bir Bahadur Mahara and Nima Gharti Magar, who won gold medals in the South Asian Games (SAG), will carry the flag of their country during the march pass at the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The event will officially begin on Saturday and last for two hours. The International Olympic Committee made it mandatory for male and female athletes to carry the flag during the march pass from the Tokyo Olympics. Nepal’s Executive Secretary of the Olympic Committee, Sujanlal Shrestha, confirmed that Mahara and Magar will have this historic opportunity. A total of 253 players from Nepal will compete in 29 games in this year’s Asiad. Vietnam defeat Nepal Nepal lost the matches in the preliminary round of women’s football and table tennis today. Vietnam defeated Nepal 2-0 in women’s football Group F match. Nepal held Vietnam to a goalless draw in the first half but failed to stop them in the second. Forward Pham Hy Yen scored in the 53rd minute after Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy’s shot was parried away by Nepali goalie Anjila Tumbapo Subba. Ten minutes later, Nguyen doubled the lead with a diving header from the penalty box in the 64th minute. Nepal will play against Japan in its second match and Bangladesh in the third match. The top teams from each group and the three best runners-up will advance into the knockout round in women’s football. Poor show in TT In the men’s and women’s team preliminary rounds of Table Tennis at Gongshu Canal Sports Park Gymnasium Table, Nepal suffered a blow in its first match. In the men’s team preliminary, Nepal lost to Japan by 3-0. Rubin Maharjan won the first set by 11-6 but went down to Harimoto Tomokazu 3-1, with the remaining three sets lost by 11-2, 11-3 and 11-5. Sanyog Kapali lost to Yoshimura Maharu by 11-7, 11-3 and 11-7. Bilash Shrestha lost in straight sets to Japan’s Togami Shunsuke with a score of 6-11, 3-11 and 3-11. In the women’s Team Preliminary Group F, Nepal suffered a 3-0 loss to Singapore. Nepal’s number one, Nabita Shrestha, could not pose any threat to her Singaporean rival Jingyi Zhou and easily went down by 11-4, 11-3 and 11-4. Sikka Suwal Shrestha also faced a similar fate with a 1-11, 2-11, 4-11 loss to Jian Zeng. Evana Thapa Magar surrendered her match to Xin Ru Wong by 11-3, 11-7, and 11-4.
