- Thursday, 28 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Japan upset Spain and eliminate Germany
Germany suffered a second straight group-stage exit at the World Cup on Thursday as Japan stunned Spain 2-1, a result which sent both teams through to the last 16. The Germans were the reigning champions when they crashed out in the first round four years ago in Russia and they were eliminated in repeat fashion in Qatar despite beating Costa Rica 4-2. The four-time champions finished third in Group E behind Spain on goal difference.
Kharel, Koirala, Tripathi feted
Bharati Kharel Pratisthan has honoured veteran lyricist Kiran Kharel, social activist and the founder of Maiti Nepal Anuradha Koirala and senior litterateur Dr. Basudev Tripathi amid a programme held at the Nepal Academy Hall in the capital on Friday.
Ensure equal access to facilities for disabled: President
President Bidya Devi Bhandari has stressed the need for identifying persons with disabilities, who are deprived of education, health and employment facilities and ensuring them equal access to the facilities and opportunities provided by the state.
After suicide bomb attack, Pakistan demands Taliban prevent assaults
Pakistan on Thursday demanded neighbouring Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers prevent terrorist attacks coming from their soil, a day after a suicide bombing in Pakistan’s southwest sent a wave of shock and anger across the country. The bombing killed four people and appeared
Sculptures, mask of Balkumari temple stolen
The sculptures and mask of Balkumari (Jayala Kumari), a temple in Lele in Godawari Municipality- 5, Lalitpur, were stolen on Wednesday night. Of the 33 different idols, 25 sculptures were stolen from the temple.
EU edges closer to $60-per-barrel Russian oil price cap
The European Union was edging closer to setting a $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil — a highly anticipated and complex political and economic maneuver designed to keep Russia's supplies flowing into global markets while clamping down on President Vladimir Putin's ability to fund his war in Ukraine. EU nations sought to push the cap across the finish line after Poland held out to get as low a figure as possible, diplomats said Th
Preventive measures can save lives
According to the World Health Organisation, around 12,000 people die daily due to injuries and violence across the world. Among the 4.4 million injury-related deaths, unintentional injuries take the lives of 3.16 million people every year and violence-related injuries kill 1.25 million people every year. The injuries are a result of road traffic crashes, falls, drowning, burns, poisoning and acts of violence against oneself or others.
National Parks: Home To Sambar Deer
Sambar deer are found in South Asia, including Nepal as well as Myanmar, Thailand, Indochina, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Malay Peninsula, South China, Taiwan, Indonesia, India, and the Sumatra Islands. In Nepal, it is found in Bardiya National Park, Banke National Park, Chitwan National Park, Parsa National Park, Shuklaphanta National Park, etc.
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Humla landslide-displaced families get new houses
A total of 180 households affected by a landslide in Humla district got new houses with metal roofs. Most of the houses in the Khurpanath Rural Municipality were destroyed by landslides a year ago.
Calibration testing interrupts flights at TIA
Calibration testing at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) severely affected the scheduled domestic and international flights on Thursday. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), an aircraft from Thailand’s AEROTHAI company was flown from 11 am to 1 pm as part of the calibration. The flight was necessary to test the airport’s communication, navigation and surveillance equipment.
Museum inaugurated at Karbakeli Eco Trek
A museum has been established along the Karbakeli Eco Trek to preserve art, culture and tradition of the Pun Magar community.
England plunder world record 506-4 in 1st test
Virus-hit England stamped its aggressive brand of test cricket on its first test in Pakistan in 17 years by amassing a world record 506-4 with four batters smashing hundreds on Thursday. Zak Crawley hit 122 and Ben Duckett made 107 in a blistering opening stand of 233. Ollie P
Expectation From New Government
Much discussion is taking place among leaders, intellectuals and also in the media on how things will shape up after no single party has been able to garner a majority in the just held elections for the House of Representatives and provincial assemblies. The concentration has been mainly on the discussions and political parleys taking place between the top party leaders on should the present coalition continue with some additional individuals or on who will now lead the government.
Jayanti earns 1.2 million from vegetable farming, calls husband back from Korea
Jayanti Bijale of Patan Municipality-9 in Baitadi district of Sudurpaschim Province has called her husband back home from South Korea. Her husband, Mohan Bijale, had left the country in search of a job but as Jayanti started to earn more than Rs. 1.2 million
Mixed Outcomes Of Elections
The second federal and provincial elections held after the promulgation of the present constitution have been completed. Many young leaders have won the elections. However, many of the same repeated and tested faces have a continued presence through the mandate of the sovereign voters. The people are in a dilemma about the future of the newly formed parliament and the fate of democracy. How are these young parliamentarians able to keep the parliament in favour of the general public, national sovereignty and nationality? Is it possible for these young leaders to align the familiar faces towards noble destinations? How honestly will these newly elected members be committed to their manifestoes? This author tries to analyse the post-poll scenario in this write-up.
