- Thursday, 28 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
President, PM extend Eid greetings
President Bidya Devi Bhandari has wished for the happiness, peace and prosperity of all Nepali Muslims on the occasion of Bakar Eid on Sunday. “Unity among diversity is the strength of our nation,” a statement issued by the President’s Office read. “I am confident that such festivals will enhance the spirit of national unity, mutual harmony and tolerance.”
Build Consensus On Citizenship Bill
After withdrawing the pending Citizenship Bill (First Amendment) -2018, the five-party coalition government the other day tabled the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the federal parliament to address many 'controversial' and sensitive issues. The government, aided by its ruling coalition partners, withdrew the pending bill amid protests from lawmakers from the main opposition party, the CPN-UML. The new amend
Left Alliance Still A Far Cry
Like the recently concluded local polls, the upcoming provincial and federal elections are also expected to deliver unexpected results. The current five-party ruling alliance is set to contest the polls together to roll main opposition CPN-UML over but questions have cropped up whether the allies will stick together till the polls as the talks of left alliance are up in the air.
Practise Yoga For Healthy Living
Yoga, primarily, helps in enhancing flexibility and strength. It can be done by anyone and at any place, indoor or outdoor. An ancient practice and a form of meditation, yoga is increasingly becoming popular throughout the world. Yoga, indeed, provides a retreat from the chaotic and busy lives of today's people. Yoga is a mental, physical as well as spiritual practice that has been practised for ages. There have been numerous studies that show many health benefits associated with yoga.
Labuschagne, Smith hundreds power Australia
Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith posted hundreds to help Australia to 298 for five at stumps on day one of the second test against Sri Lanka on Friday. Darren Lehmann in 2004 had been the last Australian batsman to score a hundred at the spinner friendly turning tracks in Galle International Stadium. Labuschagne, who was given a life on 28 when Niroshan Dickwella missed a stumping chance off Ramesh Mendis, posted his seventh test hundred and the first overseas while Smith hit his 28th test hundred and the second against Sri Lanka.
Song dedicated to Aadikabi Bhanubhakta Acharya released
A song dedicated to Aadikabi Bhanubhakta Acharya has been made public. The song ‘Bhanubhakta’ has the lyrics of Sancha Man Rai while Kiran Gajmer has lent his voice to the song. Bishwas Gurung has composed music for the song. Bhanubhakta Acharya, who was born in Tanahun on July 13, 1814, is known in Nepali literature as a pioneer poet. Acharya died in 1868.
Release of Pardeshi 2 in Dashain
The teaser of the long-awaited movie Paradeshi-2 directed by Narayan Rayamajhi has been made public. The production team has also set a release date for the movie by releasing the teaser on YouTube on Friday. The film is scheduled to be released on September 30, five days before Vijaya Dashami.
Rashmika to collaborate with Tiger for Shashank Khaitan’s next film
Actor Tiger Shroff is all set to collaborate with filmmaker Shashank Khaitan for an action-packed entertainer. Reportedly, the actor has already started prepping for the film and it is expected to go on floors in September. The report also suggests that they have already shot an announcement video which will be unveiled soon. Going by the latest buzz, actress Rashmika Mandanna has come on board for the film.
Paddy plantation in full swing, 44% of field planted
Paddy plantation is going on in full swing across the country, thanks to the timely and regular rainfall. According to the statistic of the Department of Agriculture, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, paddy plantation in around 44 per cent of the total paddy fields has been completed by Monday (July 4, 2022).
CBFIN wants to convert promoter shares to ordinary ones in 10 years
The Confederation of Bank and Financial Institutions of Nepal (CBFIN) has suggested the Nepal Rastra Bank to make arrangements to convert the promoter shares into ordinary shares after 10 years of the concerned company came into operation. It said that it would make a good impact on the capital market, banking and overall financial sector. It suggested giving the authority to Nepal Stock Exchange Limited to make the promoter shares immediately tradable without having to take the permission from the NRB by determining the process of fit and proper test.
Training launched for women's economic empowerment
Nepal Women Chamber under the Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has launched an economic empowerment programme for women. The Nepal Women Chamber has organised 'skill development training' in various fields to increase women's participation in the economic sector by developing entrepreneurship and creating jobs. In the first phase, the training will be provided to women in six different fields, including cooking, beautician, photography, candle crafting and fabric painting. The Women Chamber has said that the training is being provided to women of various areas.
Campaign against child marriages pays
Cases of child marriages have fallen sharply in Sabaila Municipality in Dhanusha district as a result of mothers and teenagers playing an active role in preventing them. Girls' networks and mothers' groups have been established in each ward of the municipality in an effort to reduce child marriage throughout the municipality. They remind the parents and the youngsters when they learn that a child marriage is about to occur.
Bamboo transporters in Koshi risk their life
The locals have been transporting bamboo via the Saptakoshi River and its tributaries for a long time every year without feeling any risk. The bamboo traders travel through the mighty river standing on the bundle of bamboos. The locals nearby the Saptakoshi River have been making a living by carrying bamboos through the river at their own risk. The bamboos carried in this way are called ‘Chefako Bas’. These bamboos are transported to the Terai through the Saptakoshi and its tributaries like the Sunkoshi, Arun and Tamor.
Built for 300 inmates, Nepalgunj jail crammed with 800 inmates
Nepalgunj Prison has been housing more inmates than its capacity for years and the problem of overcrowd is getting only worse. Currently, the prison has been accommodating almost three times more inmates than its capacity. The prison with a capacity to accommodate only 300 inmates, is now crammed with 800 inmates and two minors.
The Native Roots Of Freedom
Humans are born within the walls of their families, societies and the nation-states. Their knowledge and experience have enabled them to see beyond these walls and allowed them to lift them up and beyond the walls, even to stellar scale. Agricultural revolution has liberated them from nomadic life and fostered the civilisation of nation-states. Industrial revolution has pushed them from villages and farms to factories in the cities where the alchemy of modernity and civic life flourished. Now, technological, informational and knowledge revolution is shifting them from inherited communities to self-chosen societies and linking them to global society of peoples, communities, nation-states, regions and the world.
