- Thursday, 2 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
South Africa hold out for rare draw to deny Australia series sweep
South Africa were untroubled as they batted out for their first draw in almost six years on the final day of the third Test in Sydney on Sunday, denying Australia a series whitewash.
Federal govt to forward Sinja Civilisation Protection Bill
The Federal Government has decided to advance the SinjaCivilisation Protection and Development Bill in the upcoming House session, set to start from Monday. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has decided to move the bill forward. The government has decided to give momentum to the bill that has remained stuck in Karnali provincial assembly after being registered there for necessary procedures in the federal parliament.
Halted e-passport service resumes
The technical problem encountered in the verification process under the issuance of e-passport has been resolved. The service was halted after a technical problem was no
Sankhuwasabha making strides to become a 'hydropower hub'
Recently, Nepali billionaire Binod Chaudhary, who is also a federal lawmaker from Nepali Congress, inaugurated a 4.72-MW Menchhiyam Hydropower Project in Sankhuwasabha district.
Sweet orange production increases in Ramechhap
It has been 40 years since Yugaraj Pakhrin, a farmer in Ramechhap Municipality-6, Okhreni, began commercial cultivation of sweet orange.
Madhes PA members asked to submit claim for CM post
Madhes Province Chief Hari Shankar Mishra has called upon provincial assembly members and parties to submit the claim for the post of chief minister. Issuing a notice on Friday, Province Chief Mishra has called on provincial assembly members and political parties to show a majority to stake the claim for the post by 4:00 pm on January 12.
Gold price falls by Rs. 800 per tola
Prices of gold and silver, which have been increasing for the past few days, fell on Friday.The price of gold fell by Rs. 800 per tola in the domestic market Friday as compared to Thursday’s price.
'67% women in Dailekh, Surkhet follow Chhaupadi system'
Women in four local levels of Dailekh and Surkhet districts in Karnali Province are found to be experiencing unsafe mensuration. A non-governmental organisation informed that 67 per cent of the women in the two districts are still living in animal shed during their mensuration time.
Politics As A Domain Of Liberty
Liberty is an explosive theme in political discourse, a theme irreducibly associated with the emancipatory project of democracy and modernity. It is explosive in the sense that once kindled; it begins
Energy Crisis May Hit Global Economy
As 2022 drew to a close, EU energy ministers finally reached an agreement to cap gas prices at €180 (£159) per megawatt hour (MWh) following months of volatility that piled pressure on European businesses and households.
On Gregorian Calendar
The world celebrated the arrival of the new Gregorian year 2023 on Sunday and massive celebrations were held across the globe on the occasion. However, there was a clear divide seen in these revelries. The countries that have the Anno Domini as their official dating system marked the day, January 1, as the beginning of their new year while the countries that do not, referred to the date as the changing of the Gregorian calendar.
Private sector should be responsible for boosting economy: Malla
President of Nepal Chamber of Commerce Rajendra Malla has said that the private sector should be responsible for strengthening the country's economy.
Waterbird Census from today
The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC), Bird Conservation Association, National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), Himalayan Nature, Federal Government and local bodies are going to start the 'Asian Waterbird Census' from various wetlands of Nepal.
Famed choreographer Ratmansky joins NYC Ballet in August
Acclaimed choreographer Alexei Ratmansky won’t be going far this summer when he leaves American Ballet Theatre — he’ll simply be crossing Lincoln Center’s plaza over to New York City Ballet. Ratmansky, one of the leading classical
‘Why are the poor cursed with hunger?’
Lagan Mahara of Gaurdaha, Dhanauji Rural Municipality–2, Dhanusha, is 81 years old. He is frail and weak and would like nothing more than to rest at home but he cannot because he is a bonded labourer. For the past 15 years, Mahara has been working in the paddy fields of local Jagadish Mandal as a bonded labourer Haruwacharuwa. It is exploitation and Mahara knows it. But he has no option. It is the only way he can get grain to feed his family.
