- Wednesday, 3 June 2026
The Rising Nepal
Boys Face Undernutrition
Zero hunger” is the 2nd UN Sustainable Development Goal. It aims to end hunger and achieve food security as well as improved nutrition. Gender aspects are often emphasised in research on nutrition. Major German non-governmental organisations (NGO) stress that women are particularly affected by hunger and malnutrition. World Food Programme USA reckons that nearly 60 per cent of the 345 million people who are severely hungry worldwide are wo
Neymar relishing new challenge amid joining Saudi's Al-Hilal
Neymar said he was relishing "new challenges and opportunities in new places" after he joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year deal Tuesday, becoming the latest big name lured to the oil-rich Gulf state.
Magic of Sacar trending in three countries
Hip-hop artist Sacar Adhikari popularly known as ‘Lil Buddha’ recently released a music video of his latest song ‘Magic’. This track, featuring 88 Savage God, is creating waves in Nepal, Australia and the UAE.
Death toll from devastating Maui fire reaches 106 as county begins identifying victims
Federal officials sent a mobile morgue with coroners, pathologists and technicians to Hawaii to help identify the dead, as Maui County released the first names of people killed in the wildfire that all but incinerated the historic town of Lahaina a week ago and killed at least 106 people.
Bheri-Babai Project affected unable to get compensation
The house of Kamala Sunar of Bheriganga Municipality-8, Surkhet district, falls under the affected area of Bheri-Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project. After the land acquisition, her family had to leave the land where they had been living for five decades. However, they have not received compensation for the acquired land yet.
SDG progress not encouraging: NPC
The National Planning Commission (NPC) has said that Nepal needs to accelerate the process and progress to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the current achievement is not encouraging.
Taskforce planned for airport security
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that the government plans to form a taskforce comprising experts and representatives from stakeholder organisations to enhance the security system at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).
Stolen Nepali artefacts located in USA, Switzerland
A number of Nepali artefacts have been located at museums, auction houses, and private collections in several countries. According to the Lost Arts of Nepal, a Facebook page that tra
Ashwin, Kabita crowned ‘Khotang Pratibha-2080’
Ashwin Rai and Kabita Shrestha won the titles of ‘Khotang Pratibha-2080’ in the singing and dancing competitions respectively in a programme held in Rastriya Naach Ghar, Kathmandu, on Monday.
Morang's shortest woman receives citizenship
Malati Rishidev, popular as the shortest woman of Morang, has received her citizenship certificate. The Morang District Administration Office gave the 24-year-old, a resident of Badahara Khagtol, Sundarharaicha Municipality–4, her citizenship on August 3. Assistant Chief District Officer Pradip Shah granted
30 killed in Russia gas station explosion
A massive explosion at a gas station in Russia's southern republic of Dagestan killed 30 people and injured scores more, Russian officials said Tuesday. Russia's Emergency Ministry reported Tuesday that a total of 105 people were injured, and 30 of them died. Three of those killed were children, Dagestan's governor Sergei Melikov said.
Chhurpi produced by cooperatives exported to America
Chhurpi produced by Akala Namuna Small Farmers’ Agricultural Cooperatives in Waling of Syangja is being exported to America. The cooperative has also been producing various types of dairy products by collecting milk from farmers.
People collecting logs from flooded Koshi despite danger
Every time the water level in the Saptakoshi River rises, people living along its banks in Nepal and India lose sleep. They start fearing the tragedy the river may bring and the pain and devastation it may inflict. Some though also get excited because the swollen river brings with it logs that the people can collect for firewood or
Carmona's late stunner takes Spain into maiden Women's World Cup final
Olga Carmona's stunning 89th-minute strike gave Spain a 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday to propel them into the Women's World Cup final for the first time in their history. Spain's thrilling victory at Eden Park sets up a showdown in Sydney on Sunday with either Australia or England, who meet in the other semi-final on Wednesday.
Kalpana’s ‘Kachahari’ launched in Nepalganj
The Kalpana Foundation Nepal unveiled a collection of stories titled ‘Kachahari,’ authored by Kalpana Paudel (Jigyasu) on Tuesday.
