- Tuesday, 2 June 2026
The Rising Nepal
Media Vital For Social Transformation
There is no doubt that the media is one of the most important parts of any society. Besides providing fresh information to the people, it has also helped in ending wars, quelling strife an
Migrant Workers' Welfare
With an aim to benefit millions of Nepali migrant workers employed in foreign land or self-employed and their families, the Social Security Fund (SSF) has launched contribution-based s
‘Survival Guide’ Raises Hopes
It is a well-established fact that many actions need to be taken instantly to cope with the effects of climate change on lives and livelihoods of people. In recent years, countless international conferences were organised in different parts of the world to tackle issues related to climate change.
Ramadan begins in Mideast amid high costs, hopes for peace
The first daily fast of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan began Thursday, as hundreds of millions of Muslims worldwide enter a four-week period of worship. The observance comes at a time when numerous countries and governments across the Middle East are taking tentative steps towards calming enduring conflicts and crises made more acute by the costly war in Ukraine and a devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria that killed over 52,000 people.
Global shares mixed after Fed hints rate hikes may end soon
Global shares were mixed Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate, while noting the end may be near for its economy-crunching hikes to interest rates. France’s CAC 40 declined 0.3% in early trading to 7,112.95, while Germany’s DAX slipped 0.2% to 15,183.25. Britain’s FTSE 100 dipped 0.5% to 7,532.54. U.S. shares were set to drift higher with Dow futures up 0.5% to 32,430.00. S&P 500 futures added 0.7% to 3,999.75.
Khandi fabric disappearing from Khalsa area
Khandi fabric, which used to be familiar in the Khalsa area of Dhankuta, is now on the verge of being history from the area. About four decades ago, khandi fabric weaving looms were found in every house in the Khalsa area. Due to poor economic conditions and lack of access to market, people from the area used to produce Khandi fabric at their own house using the local raw materials and home-made techniques.
Sudurpaschim sees growing number of TB deaths
A total of 61 people died of tuberculosis (TB) in the last eight months in Sudurpaschim Province. Of which, 23 were from Kailali district. Manoj Ojha, an officer at Sudurpaschim Prov
GP Koirala remembered
The people of Chitwan still remember former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala fondly for the big projects he implemented in the district. Koirala, who was also the president of the Nepali Congress party until his death in 2010, is credited with establishing the BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital.
Missiles, drones hit civilian buildings in Ukraine
Ukraine’s president posted a video Wednesday showing what he said was a Russian missile slamming into an apartment building in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, after Russia launched launched exploding drones that killed at least four people at a student dormitory near Kyiv before dawn.
Ganyapdhura investing over Rs. 20M to support farmers
Ganyapdhura Rural Municipality, in Dadeldhura district, is investing over Rs. 20 million in agriculture and livestock sectors alongside skill-based training to make the locals self-employed.
Minister Kirati expresses concern over growing influence of foreign culture
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Sudan Kirati has expressed his concern about Nepalis' growing embrace of foreign culture at the expense of their native traditions.
World on ‘thin ice’ as UN climate report gives stark warning
Humanity still has a chance, close to the last, to prevent the worst of climate change’s future harms, a top United Nations panel of scientists said Monday. But doing so requires quickly slashing nearly two-thirds of carbon pollution by 2035, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said. The United Nations chief said it more bluntly, calling for an end to new fossil fuel exploration and for rich countries to quit coal, oil and gas by 2040.
Duet art exhibition of Pariyar, Dangol in the capital
A duet art exhibition titled 'Compatible Thoughts' is running at Siddhartha Art Gallery in Kathmandu. Altogether 22 artworks of Ishan Pariyar and Sabita
Nepal beat Laos 2-0, make winning start at PM Three Nations Cup
Nepal started the Prime Minister Three Nations Cup with a 2-0 win over Laos at Dasarath Stadium in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Striker Nawayug Shrestha and Defender Anant Tamang netted one goal each in both halves to claim the second win over Laos.
Stop Political Meddling In Varsities
Policy Research Institute (PRI) - the public policy expert organisation - has come up with a comprehensive study report dealing with various aspects of establishment, operation and management of universities in
