- Tuesday, 2 June 2026
The Rising Nepal
Annapurna Circuit desolate
The Annapurna Circuit, which is usually bustling with tourists from all over the world, lies deserted these days. Due to the monsoon season, the entire route is empty, devoid of the national and international trekkers that usually fill it.
Baby delivered in the middle of Dadeldhura Jungle
Mina Luhare, a resident of Jamarani in Parshuram Municipality-8, Dadeldhura, gave birth to a baby in the middle of the road on her way to a health post. Due to the lack of road connectivity and hospitals in the village, Luhare gave birth to the baby while she was being taken to hospital.
How behavioural economics can help you save on airfare
It’s not just you: Shopping for airfare is harder than ever. Choosing between basic economy and regular economy fares and navigating add-on fees makes booking more complicated, and that’s no accident. Airlines are
Raging conflict in Sudan displaces over 3.1 million people, UN says
A raging conflict in Sudan has driven more than 3.1 million people from their homes, including over 700,000 who fled to neighbouring countries, the United Nations said Wednesday, amid growing concerns that the country is sliding into a “full-scale civil war.”
Leonardo DiCaprio to fund scholarships
Leonardo DiCaprio will fund scholarships and a climate education program at the UCLA-based elementary school where he was once himself a scholarship student, the actor and the college said Tuesday.
Help Nepal, Army move closer to final
Tiptop Help Nepal Club and Tribhuvan Army Club registered four wins in a row to strengthen their final hopes at the 7th PM Cup NVA National Volleyball Club League.
TRN's Rangeli reporter feted
Four journalists, including The Rising Nepal's Rangeli correspondent, were awarded by the Sancharkarmi Cooperative Ltd., Biratnagar on Wednesday. Senior journalist Pramod Pradhan, The Rising
Shailung potato growers rewarded
Tej Bahadur Karki, a farmer in Bhainse of Shailung Rural Municipality-8 in Dolakha, has won an award for growing large potatoes. This is the first time he has won such an award for growing big potatoes even though has been involved in potato cultivation for long.
Senior Citizens In Jeopardy
The latest census data reveals that the population of Nepal is ageing and the proportion of elder population above 60 years of age comprises around 12 per cent of the total population. An ageing population
Indigenous Knowledge For Climate Adaptation
Climate change has resulted in an increase in temperature, erratic and extreme rainfall patterns, frequency of floods, landslides and droughts. Such disasters lead to significant losses of life and property each year.
Focus On Agro Research
Agriculture is still a main occupation for over 60 per cent of the total population in Nepal although the industrial and service sectors’ share in national economy has grown over the years. The agro sector contributes
Monsoon Meltdown
Nepal, nestled in the Himalayas, is now confronting the adverse effects of climate change, particularly in monsoon season. This beautiful country, known for its majestic mountains and vibrant culture, is experiencing
Hollywood actors agree to mediation, but strike may be unavoidable
Unionized Hollywood actors on the verge of a strike have agreed to allow a last-minute intervention from federal mediators but say they doubt a deal will be reached by a negotiation deadline late Wednesday.
Few US adults support full abortion bans, even in states that have them
The majority of U.S. adults, including those living in states with the strictest limits on abortion, want it to be legal at least through the initial stages of pregnancy, a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research finds. The poll was conducted in late June, one year after the U.S. Supreme Court ove
Tea technology course starting in Ilam soon
It has been 160 years since tea planting began in Nepal. Tea cultivation, which began in Ilam in 1863, has now expanded to over a dozen districts across the country. Nepali tea, which is becoming a popular export item, has also started contributing to foreign exchange earnings. Tea traders note that the foreign market for Nepali tea has improved since receiving a 'gold medal' at a tea exhibition held in China last year. Ho
