- Thursday, 28 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Cold-induced diseases increasing
Cold wave has affected normal life in Banke and Bardiya districts in Lumbini Province. Local health facilities have reported an increase in the number of patients suffering from cold-related diseases.
Measles outbreak grips Banke
The measles epidemic, which initially spread in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City, has now started spreading to other municipalities of the district as well. After Nepalgunj, measles has been confirmed in children of Khajura Rural Municipality. So far, 63 children have been diagnosed with measles and one child from Nepalgunj-5 has died of the dise
Nagarjun distributes blankets, runs cleaning drive, sterilises dogs
Nagarjun Municipality-1 Office, in Kathmandu district, has distributed 48 blankets to single women, low-income people, elderlies and differently-abled women of the municipality on Friday and Saturday.
First parliament session after polls begins today
The first session of both the Houses of the Federal Parliament after the November-20 elections, is beginning on Monday. According to a constitutional provision, the session of the House should start within 30 days of the annou
Mexican capo's arrest a gesture to US
Mexico’s capture of a son of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán this week was an isolated nod to a drug war strategy that Mexico’s current administration has abandoned rather than a sign that President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s thinking has changed, experts say.
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.
