- Sunday, 3 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Netanyahu seeks calm after bus tragedy
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged calm after a bus driver ran over and killed a teenage boy Tuesday night during a protest in Jerusalem against a law seeking to draft the ultra-Orthodox community into Israel's military.
People Prefer Delivery To Rhetoric
Delivery, not popular rhetoric, has caught the imagination of the public worldwide. Nepal is not an exception to it. Nepali people have enough of the promises and pledges pronounced by political leader
Save Federalism From Rent-seeking Practice
Nepal’s 2015 transition from a unitary to a federal state was intended to restructure the social contract and devolve power under the vision of "Gaun Gaun Ma Singha Durbar" (power will be distribu
Reform Public Education
Education is considered a key means of empowering citizens. It equips an individual with the necessary knowledge and skills to cope with life's challenges. The development of any society is meas
Third Nepal Bird Fair in Lumbini from Jan. 26
The third Nepal Bird Fair is set to be held in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The event aims to bring together national and i
Hotel business thrives in Morang hill station of Ramite
Over the past two years, 18 small and large hotels have come into operation in Ramite, in northern Morang. Located 22 km north of Kishan Chowk i
Efforts under way to include Upper Dolpa in World Heritage List
The Department of Archaeology (DoA) has initiated study and research to enlist Upper Dolpa, including the Dho Tarap settlement, Shey Phoksundo Lake, the ancient Shey Gumba, Yangjer Gumba, S
NC's Special Convention announced amid rift
A Special General Convention of the Nepali Congress has been announced amid deepening internal rift in the oldest party of the country. The Special General Convention was summoned by the two general secretaries—Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma—despite strong opposition from the party establishment dominated by the aged leaders.
Investment modality ready for 454 MW Kimathanka Arun Hydro Project
An investment modality has been prepared to construct the 454 MW Kimathanka Arun Semi-Reservoir Hydropower Project using domestic capital. The project, identified at Bhotkhola Rural
35 killed, 1,200 detained in Iran
The death toll in violence surrounding protests in Iran has risen to at least 35 people, activists said Tuesday, as the country's theocracy acknowledged the unrest in one western province where security forces reportedly raided a hospital.
Russian writer Potyomkina honoured
The Nepalbhasha Academy awarded a certificate of honour to Russian writer Tamara Potyomkina for her significant contribution to promoting Nepalbhasha language and literature internationally.
Video Art Installation Workshop begins
A ‘Video Art Installation Workshop’ organised by the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts began on Monday at the Academy’s premises in Naxal. At the inaugural programme of the works
Egypt, Nigeria reach Africa Cup quarters
Mohamed Salah scored with the last kick in extra time to seal's Egypt's 3-1 win over Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16, and Nigeria enjoyed a 4-0 rout of Mozambique. Egypt had to dig
Home Ministry okays criteria for recruiting Election Police
The government has approved the criteria for the recruitment and deployment of election police (temporary police personnel) for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026.
Flash floods kill 16 in Indonesia
Flash floods triggered by torrential rain killed at least 16 people in Indonesia's North Sulawesi province, officials said Tuesday. Days of monsoon r
