- Sunday, 3 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
10 trailblazers honoured as Development Heroes
Ten outstanding individuals who have made impactful contributions across 10 different sectors have been honoured as Development Heroes. They were recognised for earning nation
UK bans junk food ads on daytime TV and online
New regulations come into force Monday in Britain banning daytime TV and online adverts for so-called junk foods, in what the government calls a "world-leading action" to tackle childhood obesity.
T20 World Cup trophy arrives in Nepal
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy has arrived in Nepal for a three-day tour. President Ramchandra Paudel and national team captain Rohit Kumar Paudel jointly unveiled the trophy at a special ceremony held at the Presidential Residence, Sheetal Niwas, on Monday.
Most Khas speakers in Karnali
According to Nepal’s Population Census 2078 (2021/22), the identification of people who speak the Khas language has begun. Although previous censuses did
Durga's journey from porter to pioneer
Tourism entrepreneur Durga Laxmi Rawal has successfully created employment opportunities for young men and women in the tourism sector, rising from working as a porter to becoming a trekking guide and business owner.
E-governance In Local Bodies
In the current changing situation, all municipalities should take the lead in running the government with the participation of the general public. The concept of open government partnership, which is currently
Challenges To Managing Stray Dogs
Street dogs are everywhere in Nepal. In the Kathmandu Valley alone, the number of street dogs, also known as stray dogs, is estimated to be over 19,000. Every animal has the right to live. Animal rights group
Incremental Goals
A New Year’s resolution is the time when we attempt to become a better version of ourselves. Every December 31st, we sit with fresh hope, writing down goals and targets. We have these aspirations, and we l
Conserving Waterbirds
Nepal is a sanctuary for numerous bird species, both native and migratory. Various migratory birds from as far away as Siberia stop by Nepal's wetlands to escape the harsh winter and hatch their fledglings. A
Nepal earns over Rs. 18.2 billion from electricity exports in first five months of FY 2025/26
Nepal’s electricity export sector recorded a strong performance in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, earning more than Rs. 18.26 billion from power sales to India and Bangladesh.
Govt okays grant to Gen-Z Martyrs’ families
The government has decided to provide a grant to the Gen-Z Martyrs’ Families Welfare Society. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting held on Monday to support the implementation of welfare programmes for the families of Gen-Z martyrs, Minister for Communication and Information Technology and government Spokesperson Jagdish Kharel said after the Cabinet meeting that held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
Bridge over Barjugad stands idle
Locals have been facing difficulties as a newly constructed bridge over the Barjugad River, located between Khaptad Chhededaha Rural Municipality–3 and Budhiganga Municipality–4 in Bajura District, has yet to come into operation.
Co-Husband selected for Ethnographic Film Festival
Nepali documentary film ‘Co-Husband’ (Sahayak Shreeman) has been selected for the 12th Ethnographic Film Festival, which takes place in Paris, France. Director Ganesh Pandey informed that th
Kanchanrup employees face 6 month pay delay
Due to an ongoing dispute between the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kanchanrup Municipality, employees have been unable to receive their salaries for the past six months.
Artists and five journalists honoured in Sunsari
A Folk Art Talent Honour Programme was held in Dewanganj Rural Municipality, Sunsari, recently. During the programme, five journalists an
