- Tuesday, 2 June 2026
The Rising Nepal
Close Gap Between High, Low Performing Students
According to Oxford Royal, Finland’s education system is ranked as the best in the world. In most countries children have difficulties with maths, science and language skills. In Finland, children consistently ranked as highest achievers in mathematics, reading and science. Finland achieved this impressive result through major educational reforms forty years ago and in the process has demonstrated that they actually spent 30 per cent less per student as compared to the US. Finland has a 100 per cent state-funded system. It goes against rigorous education systems that are centred around evaluations and frequent testing of students.
Delhi trips up Hyderabad in last over in IPL
Axar Patel's all-round performance helped the last-placed Delhi Capitals trip up Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven runs in the Indian Premier League on Monday. Patel scored 34 runs as Delhi struggled to 144-9, then he took 2-21 in four overs as Hyderabad slumped to 137-6 and failed to complete a routine chase. Beleaguered Delhi's second win was Hyderabad's third straight loss.
Market For Nepali Tea
At a time when the nation is faced with the challenge of narrowing down the ever-widening trade deficit, tea growers are seeking to expand the market for this popular brew. Tea can serve in Nepal’s trade advantage a lot if we are able to explore potential market and entice the taste of the customers by exporting the quality product. However, in order to make a desired boost in tea export, we first need to turn a new leaf in cul
Lofty Ambition
In nations throughout the world, young students are encouraged to excel at their academics so that their future can be secured. However, growing up many internalise the thinking that material gains matter great
Sushmita Sen resumes filming for 'Aarya' season 3 months after heart attack
Bollywood star Sushmita Sen on Tuesday said she has restarted shooting for the third season of her acclaimed web series "Aarya" in Jaipur, almost two months after she suffered a heart attack.
France under pressure over disabled rights as Olympics loom
Pascale Ribes and other campaigners for the rights of people with disabilities in France have an invite to meet the French president Wednesday. But because she uses a wheelchair, Ribes won't risk traveling by public transport to the conference at the presidential Elysee Palace.
PM urged for embankment construction in Banke before monsoon
Lawmaker Krishna KC Namuna has appealed to the Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' for the construction of embankments at nine high-risk places and repairing of damaged embankments in Rapti River before the onset of monsoon.
Six arrested for online-cheating in Dhanusha
Dhanusha police have arrested six persons on the charge of cheating Nepalis through online-based networking programme. Organising a press conference on Monday, the District Police Office Dhanusha made them public.
Karnali CM voices for Jumla’s prosperity
Chief Minister of Karnali Province Raj Kumar Sharma has said that Jumla should be developed as a district of prosperity from Jumla apples. Speaking at an interaction on Development a
Coronation gives tourism boost, but UK economy still reeling
Kelly Curto is taking her first trip outside the U.S., and the die-hard fan of the British royal family is making it the one at the top of her bucket list — heading to London for King Charles III's coronation.
Lamichhane, Dr. Wagle of RSP win by-election
Rastriya Swatantra Party’s candidates have won the by-election to the House of Representatives from Chitwan-2 and Tanahun-1 with a huge vote margin. While party chairman Rabi Lamichhane won the by-election in Chitwan Constituency-2 by getting 54,176 votes, Dr. Swarnim Wagle won with 34,911 votes in Tanahun-1. Wagle had joined the RSP only on March 31 after deserting the Nepali Congres
Dhobis forced to wash their hands off laundry business
Once, only people from the Dhobi community delivered laundry services in Kathmandu. Kiran Maghaiya, chairman of Rajak Samudaya Bikas Sangh, said that during the reign of King Hari Simha Dev in the 14th century, the people of Kathmandu were classified on the basis of their occupation. Those who offered the laundry services were called Dhobi, mostly including Newars with castes Maghaiya, Rajak, Kanaujiya, Mashal and others.
Kohalpur to provide sickle cell, thalassemia insurance to patients
In order to facilitate the treatment of sickle cell and thalassemia patients, which are more common in the Tharu community of western Nepal, Kohalpur Municipality is going to provide free health insurance to the patients.
Gaushala Municipality remains tense
Gaushala Municipality-4 in Mahottari district remained tense on Monday after locals and police clashed over a case of poisoning, in which a woman has died in the village.
FDB calls applications for Films Awards
The Film Development Board, Nepal (FDB), has called for applications for the National Film Awards and Special Film Awards. Issuing a notice on Sunday, the FDB informed that, the
