- Wednesday, 3 June 2026
The Rising Nepal
Mali military camp attacked
A military camp in Mali's restive north was attacked Friday, a day after two separate assaults by al-Qaida-linked insurgents killed 49 civilians and 15 government soldiers, the military said.
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LDT official acknowledges lack of transparency
Vice Chairman of the Lumbini Development Trust (LDT) Dr. Lharkyal Lama has admitted that the Trust lacks financial transparency. Talking to journalists in Lumbini on Thursday, Lama worried that LDT was acquiring a reputation of a financial opaque organisation, not just nationally but also internationally, and instructed all staff members to maintain fiscal discipline.
Dadhikad festival marked in eastern Terai
The traditional Dadhikad festival of the indigenous communities of the eastern Tarai, has been celebrated in a grand manner in Jhapa. The Rajbanshi, Gangai and Tajpuriya communities observed the festival on Thursday.
NRB issuing development bonds worth Rs. 10 billion
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is all set to issue development bonds worth Rs. 10 billion with a maturity period of six years. The central bank is going to issue the development bond of Rs. 10 billion to the government to raise the required domestic loan.
Loan shark victims start getting their money back
News published in this daily has started helping some loan shark victims in Nawalpur, as the loan sharks have started cancelling forged agreements and relieving the victims of their tyranny.
Glimpses On Nepal's Staple Diet
Though Nepal is conventionally classified as an agrarian economy and calls agriculture the mainstay of its economy, the designation is increasingly becoming irrelevant, if not outright outdate
Mandodari, Marx And Everything In Between
If there is one thing the book ‘Mandodaridekhi Marxsamma’ reveals about its author, Ramji Prasad Upadhyaya Pokharel (RaPraU Pokharel), it is that he is fearless. He wants to take the road less travelled, go
Portrait Of Noted Mithila Artist
Ajit Shah is a renowned Mithila artist with international recognition, hailing from Janakpur, the heart of Mithila art, culture, and literature. His journey in the world of art began at the tender age of 1
Global Efforts To Promote Literacy
Every year on September 8, International Literacy Day is observed in order to increase awareness for literacy problems that occur both locally and internationally. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cult
ICIMOD announces clean-air drive in Hindu Kush Himalaya region
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has announced a clean-air campaign in the Hindu Kush Himalayas.
I have outlined five priorities for WHO South-East Asia Region: Dr Acharya
Nepal has nominated a dynamic leader in public health, Dr. Shambhu Prasad Acharya, as the candidate for the post of regional director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) South
Make Public Administration Accountable
Governments in almost every country experience a unique set of challenges in governance. The scope and nature of challenges are further complicated because of rapidly changing technology, l
Action Matters More Than Words
If there is one thing we lack for development in Nepal, it is quality tasks in any field – education, health, administration, management, development, and governance. We often talk about the quality of t
EV Charging Stations
With the growing use of electric vehicles (EVs) in Nepal, the process of constructing charging stations across the country is now gaining steady momentum. Such stations are sure to contribute to
Battle Against Casteism
The caste system is an inherent characteristic of the Hindu religion, exclusive to this faith. Hindus are grouped into distinct castes based on their occupations and duties, with four primary categories: Brahmins, Kshatriyas,
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