- Wednesday, 3 June 2026
The Rising Nepal
Iron mine found in Baitadi lying idle
In March 2021, Shubham Minerals Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Shubham Group, found an iron mine in Ballekana, an area in Ward No. 1 of Sigas Rural Municipality of Baitadi district.
Check Dengue Spread
Dengue is a viral infection caused by dengue virus, transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that around half of the world's population is at risk o
Teachers Should Inspire Students
Each time I attend any kind of class, be it an academic or a non-academic one, I cannot help but feel amused about teachers. Just for a single presentation, we as students have to prepare ourselves so much.
Saudi League ‘determined’ to succeed: executive
The Saudi Pro League is “determined to be a success” and will keep splashing the cash to attract some of the biggest names in football, according to one of its top executives.
Sagar Shumsher comes up with ‘Kingdom Lost’
A book titled ‘Kingdom Lost’ by Sagar SJB Rana was launched at a programme organised in Kathmandu on Thursday. Member of the House of Representatives Raghuji Pant, former Speaker of the House of Representatives Damannath Dhungana, historian and author John Whelpton and the writer himself jointly launched the book.
India's ties with Latin America, Caribbean at higher trajectory over last nine years: Jaishankar
Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar on Thursday said that the ties between India and Latin American and Caribbean regions have moved on a new trajectory in the last nine years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Jaishankar highlighted the surging bilateral trade and the growing people-to-people connections between India and the Latin America and Caribbean regions. He was speaking at the 9th Con
Eight individuals fall sick after eating wasps
Eight individuals got severely sick in Ward No. 2 of Narpa Bhumi Rural Municipality of Manang district after eating wasps. According to officials, they had consumed fried wasps in a hotel. Ramsari Budha, the 47-year-old hotelier, too got sick.
Jumla apple farmers seek market for their produce
Apple farmers of Jumla have raised concerns of marketing as apple production increased in the district. The farmers said that the apples did not have a proper market during a discussion among stakeholders by the District Agriculture Development Office. The discussion, which was focused on the ways to prevent the selling of unripe apples and managing markets for the ripened ones, was attended by the farme
Yuddhaka Ghauhuru staged at Mandala theatre
Staging of ‘Yuddhaka Ghauhuru 2.0’ (Wounds of War 2.0), a play that portrays the 10-year armed conflict (moist insurgency) in Nepal, has begun at Mandala Theater in Thapagaun, Kathmandu. The first batch of students of Mandala Drama School have created the play with the main theme of ‘Theater for Social Transformation and Peace Building’.
Indonesia buys 12 drones worth $300 million from Turkey
The Indonesian government bought 12 drones worth $300 million from Turkish Aerospace as part of efforts to strengthen Indonesia’s defence system, according to a written statement from the Indonesian Defence Ministry on Wednesday. The purchase aims to increase the varie
Vyas, Mastighat area people climb trees to get cell phone network
It might be hard to believe that in today’s digital age, there are still people who have no access to communication technology. However, that’s a reality in several wards of Vyas Municipality and Devghat Rural Municipality of Tanahun district. According to locals and officials, there is no cell tower near the Chhabdi Barahi Temple area in wards 12, 13 and 14 of Vyas an
Politicians urge Taylor Swift to postpone LA concerts in solidarity with striking hotel workers
California's lieutenant governor and other elected officials on Tuesday urged Taylor Swift to postpone her Los Angeles concerts as a way to stand in solidarity with striking hotel workers. Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and dozens of state and local politicians signed an open letter telling Swift that her tour makes the region's hotels money, with some properties "doubling and tripling what they charge because you are coming." Meanwhile, the letter said,
Foreign nationals evacuate Niger as regional tensions rise after coup
Foreign nationals lined up outside an airport in Niger's capital Wednesday morning to wait for a French military evacuation flight, while a regional bloc continued talks about its response to the military coup that took place last week.
France and Jamaica reach last 16 as Brazil exit Women's World Cup
Kadidiatou Diani scored a hat-trick as France marched into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday in a 6-3 thriller against Panama. Les Bleues finished top of Group F ahead of Jamaica, who held Brazil to a goalless draw, denying talismanic striker Marta a fairytale ending to her World Cup career. With only a point needed to qualify, France coach Herve Renard shuffled the deck, making five changes from the team that battled past Brazil on Saturday.
Kyangsi villagers hold monthly meet for betterment of village
One day about a year ago, locals of Kyangsi, a village in Ward No. 3 of Bhume Rural Municipality of Rukum East district, held a discussion centered on the betterment of the village. The discussion tried to figure out a solution on how the village could be developed in a better way. They then decided to abide by the community of practice (CoP).
