- Thursday, 28 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
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.
As young Gazans die at sea, anger rises over leaders' travel
Khaled Shurrab had been waiting more than half his life to get out of Gaza. The 27-year-old had never left the coastal enclave, which has been blockaded by Israel and Egypt since 2007. He couldn’t find a job — the territory’s youth unemployment rate is over 60%. Like a growing number of Gazans, he packed his life into a suitcase and eventually made it to Turkey, where he set out on a treacherous sea voy
Sarfaraz leads Pakistan to thrilling draw
Sarfaraz Ahmed continued his red-hot form with a thrilling century to help Pakistan draw a nail-biting second and final test against New Zealand as the series ended 0-0 on Friday.
With construction of substation, power outage problem solved
With the construction and operation of the first grid substation in the district, problem of frequent power outage has been solved in Sarlahi. People of Sarlahi, who were irritated by the frequent power cuts in the past, have now felt a sigh of relief after getting uninterrupted electricity supply in their homes. A grid substation of 132/33 kV capacity constructed at Nawalpur in Lalbandi Municipality-1, has come into operation.
Dhangadhi wetlands flocked by migratory birds
The movement of winter visitor birds has increased in the wetlands area of Kailali, including the Ghodaghodi Bird Sanctuary, which is also a Ramsar site.
Kathmandu DAO implements time-card in 10 services
The Kathmandu District Administration Office (DAO) has implemented time-card in 10 services to be delivered to public from the administration every day.
Painting the ivory deity of plentifulness
The painting and beautification of the sculpture of Seto Machindranath also known as Janabaha Dyo in local language is at its final stage. The deity located in Keltole near Bhedasingh of Kathmandu is repainted once every year a few months before its chariot festival.
Kaligandaki’s stones being studied to construct statue of Lord Ram
The Kaligandaki River, which originates from Damodar Kunda in Mustang district, and flows through Myagdi’s religious destination Galeshwor, is mostly known for the availability of ‘Shaligram Shila’.
Gunjan’s release on January 13
The second trailer of Gunjan which is scheduled to be screened across the country from January 13 was released amid a programme in the capital on Thursday. Sara Sirpali, Pritam Raj Senchury and Kabir Khadka are in the lead role in the triangular love story.
Between battles, Ukraine's soldiers have a place to recover
Sitting on comfy armchairs in a low-lit room smelling of lavender and pine trees, the men take deep breaths as they close their eyes and listen to meditation music. But this is not a spa. Uniformed Ukrainian soldiers are taking a break at this rehabilitation centre in the Kharkiv region to restore their bodies and minds before going back to the front line.
16th footwear exhibition begins at Bhrikuti Mandap
The 16th International Footwear Industrial Exhibition-2023 kicked off at Bhrikuti Mandap exhibition centre since Thursday. President Bidya Devi Bhandari inaugurated the three-day exhibition organised by Footwear Manufacturer’s Association of Nepal with the aim of promoting the domestic footwear at home and abroad through business to business.
