- Thursday, 30 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
New funding boosts electricity access in Africa
Before dawn in the narrow alleys of Mathare, an informal settlement in Kenya's capital, Agnes Mbesa flicks on a single bulb hanging from her tin roof. For years, the mother of three relied on smoky kerosene lamps. Now electricity lights her home and powers the small shop she runs from her veranda.
Army dominate Madhesh, Sudur Paschim survive Gandaki scare
Tribhuwan Army Club maintained their winning run to go one point clear at the top of the league table, while Sudur Paschim Province climbed to second place in the Men’s Prime Minister (PM) Cup on Thursday.
Family receives and cremates Inisha’s body after 27 days
The funeral of 16-year-old Inisha Bk from Surkhet took place on Thursday. Inisha was found dead in the community forest of Birendranagar on March 7 and her family had refused to receive her body for 27 days.
NIFF kicks off
The 9th edition of the Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) began in Kathmandu on Thursday. The festival, being held at the QFX cinema
Use Power With Prudence
With the emergence of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) as a formidable national political force in a short span of time, in sharp contrast to other large parties that took decades to achieve visibility and a credible profile, a new milesto
On Scrapping Of Primary Level Exams
The new government under Prime Minister Balendra Shah or Balen has released its 100-point action plan, where different schemes are listed to be completed within 100 days. These actions are related to various fields and one of them is educ
Fight For Dignity
In a rural area around 250 kilometres from Zimbabwe’s capital Harare, Kevin (real name kept anonymous for safety), a transgender man, is rebuilding his life through tobacco farming. In a country where LGBTIQ+ people face discrimin
Madhes Matters Much
Madhes Province is critical to Nepal in many ways. Known as the breadbasket of the nation, the province contributes over 20 per cent to the nation's total paddy production, over 25 per cent to total maize production, and over 75 per cent
Pakistan confirms new peace talks with Afghanistan
Pakistan on Thursday confirmed it was holding peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government in China, where Beijing is mediating to broker a lasting ceasefire after weeks of fighting that have killed hundreds, disrupting trade and cross-border travel.
Singa hot water spring attracts tourists
The Singa Tatopani kunda (hot water spring) area in Beni Municipality-4 of Myagdi has recently begun attracting increased attention due to its growing religious and cultural activities. The number of devotees visiting the site ha
Women's Asian Cup finalists accuse governing body over equal money
Women's Asian Cup finalists Japan and Australia renewed calls Thursday for equal prize money with the men's tournament in a direct challenge to the Asian Football Confederation and accused the governing body of "ignoring" previous requests. Japan beat hosts Australia 1-0
21 gamblers held from Lalitpur
Police have arrested 21 gamblers from Changathali of Mahalaxmi Municipality-7, Lalitpur. The gambling was taking place at Green City Villa, run by 32-year-old Deepak Bohara, originally from Sindhupalchok.
MPs push governance reform
The first meeting of the newly elected House of Representatives convened on Thursday, with party leaders and an independent MP highlighting governance reforms, accountability, and inclusive development.
Speaker election on Sunday
The election of the Speaker of the House of Representatives is scheduled for 11:00 am on Sunday, April 5, at the parliament meeting hall, Singha Durbar. According to the schedule, proposals for candidates must be registered on April 3 between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm at Room No. 2 of the Parliam
Attraction growing at Buddha’s first initiation site
Anoma Ghat (Triveni Susta), a historical and religious site located in Susta Rural Municipality-5 of West Nawalparasi, has become a centre of attraction for Buddhists. Known as the place where Siddhartha G
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