- Thursday, 28 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
HoR members elected under FPTP
:The Election Commission (EC) has already made public the final results of the November 20 elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) and Provincial Assemblies (PA).
Brazil hoping to dance past Croatia
Brazil head into Friday’s World Cup quarter-final against Croatia brimming with confidence after Neymar’s return inspired a performance laced with swagger and arrogance in the last 16.
Struggle For Gender Equality
Crimes against women, who are called the ‘fairer sex’, are really most inhumane acts and such crimes must not be tolerated by any person, including the victims or their family members. But sadly, many such cases go unreported because of the huge social pressure on the victims and this is another setback in fighting this crime. This author has hobnobbed with dozens of activists who have worked for women’s rights and also read not only in TRN in these days now about this issue, but also has gone through reams of reports and other materials regarding violence against women and other related issues.
Newspapers’ Survival: A Chink Of Light
Most newspaper and magazine consumers prefer to read by holding a physical paper in their hands,' reveals Nepal Media Survey (NMS) 2022 conducted by Sharecast Initiative Nepal. The survey report further states that the future of newspapers i
First petrol pump in Narainapur
A petrol pump in Narainapur, one of the remote areas in Banke district, has come into operation for the first time. The flow of vehicles has increased in the area after the Narainapur road was
New govt should work to bring economy on track: Dhakal
Chandra Prasad Dhakal is Senior Vice-President and president elect of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). Also chairman of the IME Group, Dhakal will assume the post of the top leadership in the business body following its general assembly slated for April next year. Now, the economic status of the country is not that healthy with liquidity crisis, high bank interest rates, decreasing demand and external sector pressur
Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions set for passage
The House is set to give final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages in federal law, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions that reflects a stunning turnaround in societal attitudes.
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A Gesture Of Amity
Nepal and India have been able to amiably resolve a border-related tension that recently emerged after the southern neighbour began constructing an embankment unilaterally towards the Nepali boundary in the Mahakali River.
EC sends letter to parties asking to pick PR candidates by Saturday
The Election Commission (EC) has sent a letter to the seven political parties asking them to recommend the names to be picked as members of the House of Representatives and Provincial Assemblies under the Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system based on the seats they won.
Dutch, Argentines meet again with history in air
Merely a glance at their iconic orange or blue and white striped shirts is enough to evoke memories of World Cups past and more history will surely be written on Friday when the Netherlands face Argentine in their quarter-final.
Marijuana legal in Missouri, but you can't buy yet
As of Thursday, it's lawful for adults to possess and use marijuana in Missouri. That doesn't mean you can legally buy it just yet, or use it everywhere. Medical marijuana has been legal in the state since a ballot measure passed in 2018, but voters went a step further this November by approving a constitutional amendment legalizing the drug for anyone 21 or older. The new law makes Missour
Skincare Obsession
I may miss an important meeting but there are certain things that are non-negotiable in the morning. They include a heavy breakfast, a light workout and a proper skincare routine. I do not know when this obsession with skincare came over me but it has become a big habit. The skincare industry seems to have evolved greatly. With the growing digitalisation in Nepal, searching for and buying foreign skincare products is no more of a problem.
Prakash Jha key note speaker
he 20th edition of Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) kicked off at the City Hall and Nepal Tourism Board from Thursday with the screening of ‘Bagh ko Bangara (The Tiger’s Jaw)’.
Peru’s president ousted by Congress in political crisis
In just three tumultuous hours, President Pedro Castillo went from decreeing the dissolution of Peru’s Congress to being replaced by his vice president, but the threats against his government had been building throughout his nearly 17-month presidency.
All-female groups to discuss migrants' problems
Women in the rural areas of the hilly districts in Sudurpaschim Province have formed groups to discuss and share information about the problems faced by the Nepali migrant male workers in India and other countries. The tradition of men going to India for work is still prevalent there.
