- Tuesday, 2 June 2026
The Rising Nepal
Dharan locals elated as river water reaches local stream
People in Dharan have finally succeeded in bringing water from the Kokaha River to the settlement. With the success of labour contribution campaign put forward by Harka Raj Rai Sampang, Mayor of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City, they have become able to bring the water on the 98th day of the campaign from the river located 42 km away from the city. They discharged the water in Pakuwa Khola after bringing it from Kokaha River.
IFC's initiative supports 67 hydel projects
IFC’s Nepal Environmental and Social (E&S) Hydropower Programme (2016-2023) benefitted 67 hydropower projects producing 3919 MW, including projects in the pipeline, the subsidiary of the World Bank said in a statement on Tuesday.
Seven Nepalis receive ‘Dadasaheb Phalke Indian Television Award'
Seven Nepali youths were recently honoured at the ‘Dadasaheb Phalke Indian Television Award' held in Mumbai, India.
Campaign launched to curb driving under drug influence
District Traffic Police Rupandehi has started checking the drivers after public complaints increased that the drivers were driving their vehicles under the influence of drugs. The drivers have also been accused of carrying the banned drugs.
EVs in Lumbini fail to operate due to hurdles in registration
Legal hurdle has been encountered in the registration process of electric vehicles which have been kept idly in Lumbini for a long time.
UBS completes takeover of Credit Suisse in deal meant to stem global financial turmoil
UBS said Monday that it has completed its takeover of embattled rival Credit Suisse, nearly three months after the Swiss government hastily arranged a rescue deal to combine the country's two largest banks in a bid to safeguard Switzerland’s reputation as a global financial centre and choke off market turmoil.
Uruguay win maiden Under-20 World Cup title
Uruguay beat Italy 1-0 on Sunday to win its first Under-20 World Cup title. The Celeste's victory ends a streak of four consecutive wins of European teams in the tournament.
A Tale Of Two Maps
A mural illustrating the concept of Akhanda Bharat (undivided India), has recently generated controversy among South Asian nations. The map, placed within India's newly-built parliament building, is characterised as a cultural map of the old Indian subcontinent. However, it includes parts that belong to Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Many Nepalis raised objections to the mural, particularly about the inclusion of Lumbini and Kapilvastu, which are historically significant
Opposition Needs To Play Constructive Role
Both the ruling and opposition parties have a pivotal role to play in strengthening parliamentary democracy. These two parties should work in tandem in the
Priority To Innovation
Nepal has given high priority to the development of education considering its significant contribution to achieving economic growth, making innovations and maintaining social harmony and stability. There is no denying the fact that education is an important driver of an overall development of any nation because it is one of the most powerful tools to reduce poverty and gender and other social inequalities. It also helps in improving people's health, bolstering institutions and maintaining peace.
Negative Emotions Take Away Energy From Us
Everything in the world is energy. Every object in the universe has a certain frequency, that is, vibration, and this is energy. Any spoken word, thought and emotion i
Charismatic and controversial: Novak Djokovic, undisputed king of tennis
Novak Djokovic, who won a record-equalling 23rd Grand Slam title on Sunday, is driven on through controversy by his determination to be the greatest ever.
Ponds in Chitwan National Park drying up
Ponds in Chitwan National Park (CNP) have started drying up due to extreme heat. As water sources diminish inside the park, wild animals have begun venturing out in search of water.
Seoul landmarks to be lit up in purple to celebrate K-pop band's anniversary
Skyscrapers, bridges and other landmarks in South Korea's capital will be lit up in purple on Monday as the country begins celebrating the 10th anniversary of K-pop band BTS, whose global popularity is a source of national pride.
In Uganda, recent ban on charcoal making disrupts a lucrative but destructive business
The charcoal makers in the forests of northern Uganda fled into the bush, temporarily abandoning their precious handiwork: multiple heaps of timber yet to be processed.
