- Tuesday, 2 June 2026
The Rising Nepal
Minister Modi gifts Dhaka Topi to Ban Ki-moon
Federal Affairs and General Administration Minister Aman Lal Modi has gifted a Nepali Dhaka Topi (cap) and a lattice window (Ankhi Jhyal) to Ban Ki-moon, the former Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the Ministerial Conference being held in Busan, South Korea.
Music that contains AI-created elements is eligible
Last month, the Recording Academy announced a series of changes to the Grammy Awards to better reflect an evolving music industry. Of those newly instituted guidelines, protocols involving technological advancements in machine learning sparked headlines: "Only human creators" could win the music industry's highest honor in a decision aimed at the use of artificial intelligence in popular music.
NKorean satellite wasn’t advanced enough to conduct reconnaissance from space, Seoul says
The satellite North Korea failed to put into orbit wasn't advanced enough to conduct military reconnaissance from space as it claimed, South Korea's military said Wednesday after retrieving and studying the wreckage.
Check Dengue Outbreak
With the approaching of the month of August, the danger of dengue has also increased in Nepal. The monsoon has already started and will reach its peak by the mid-August. Rising temperatures
Australia Set For Dry El Niño
An El Niño event has arrived, according to the World Meteorological Organisation, raising fears of record high global temperatures, extreme weather and, in Australia, a severe fire season. The El Niño is a reminder that bushfires are part of Australian life – especially as human-caused global warming worsens. But there are a few important considerations to note.
NCC, CNI forge understanding to collaborate on economic issues
Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) and Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) have said that they would cooperate on various issues in order to maintain economic stability in the country.
SEE results to be available via five SMS shortcodes, 14 websites
The Office of the Controller of Examinations (OCE) for Grade 10 has authorised five organisations to publish the results of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) held earlier this year through a short message service (SMS).
Aadikabi Bhanubhakta's home remains in ruins
It has been 20 years since Aadikabi Bhanubhakta Acharya's house in Chundiramgha, Bhanu Municipality–4, burned down. Yet, the local level that takes its name from the pioneer poet of Nepal has paid no attention to rebuilding it, locals complain.
Why tourists visiting Pokhara do not push way to neighbouring potential Baglung?
As much as 40 per cent of the total tourists visiting Nepal have reached Pokhara, a touristic city, according to available data. Baglung district, another tourist destination, is around 70 kilom
Ward office being used to store maize
A building for Ward No. 6 Office of Kankai Municipality in Jhapa district was constructed last year. However, rather than using it as an office space, the building is being used to store maize.
Book on Thami community’s rituals released
Nepal Thami Society, Dolakha, has released a book titled 'Siloke Palakhe', a historical document of the Thami community. Member of the House of Representativ
Russia says it foiled Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow
Russian air defences on Tuesday foiled a Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow that prompted authorities to briefly close one of the city’s international airports, officials said, as a Western analysis said that Russia has managed to slow Kyiv's recently launched counteroffensive.
Nepal Africa Film Festival from July 8
The 11th edition of Nepal-Africa Film Festival-2023 is set to take place from July 8 to July 10 at Rastriya Naach Ghar, Jamal, Kathmandu. Organised by the College of Journalism and Mass Communication (CJMC), in collaboration with the Film Development Board and Bilakshan Creation, the festival aims to connect two continents through cinema while celebrating the diverse cultures of Nepal and Africa.
Survivor recounts Hewa Khola flood terror
The devastating flood triggered by heavy rainfall in the Hewa Khola of Panchthar district on June 18 has left locals worried. Mangal Bahadur Majhi, 40, from Majhitar, the furthest point of Hewa Khola, expressed his disbelief that such a flood could occur in the area. He mentioned that the Hewa Khola, which used to be swimmable during the dry season, all of a sudden turned into the Tamor River on the night of June 18.
Asia Becoming Geopolitical Hotspot
Ray Dalio, in the book ‘Principles of Changing World Order’ says “no system of government, no economic system, no currency, and no empire lasts forever.” Empires do not reign forever. The wor