- Monday, 4 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Fear grips Banke locals as night-time thefts surge
Residents throughout the rural areas of the Banke district, including Nepalgunj, are currently living in a state of fear due to a recent escalation in theft incidents. The increasing presence of criminal ac
Prime Minister Karki assumes office
Newly appointed Prime Minister Sushila Karki has endorsed decision to declare martyrs to those who died during the Gen-Z movement and pledged to provide one million rupees as compensation to their families.
Timbung Pokhari trail run cancelled
The ‘Timbung Pokhari Trail Run’, scheduled to be held in Sidingwa Rural Municipality of Taplejung, has been cancelled due to the nationwide unrest caused by the Gen-Z protests.
Hundreds of prisoners still missing after jailbreaks
Hundreds of prisoners are still missing after mass escapes during the Gen-Z protests on September 10, 2025, according to police. At least 1,081 inmates and juveniles escaped
Curfew and prohibitory order lifted after 4 days in Taplejung
ife in Taplejung has begun returning to normal after the curfew and prohibitory order, imposed for the past four days due to the Gen-Z protests, were lifted on Saturday.
32 die as Israel ramps up strikes in Gaza
A barrage of airstrikes killed at least 32 people across Gaza City as Israel ramps up its offensive there and urges Palestinians to evacuate, medical staff reported Saturday. The dead included 12 childr
Leverkusen fights past in-form Frankfurt to earn first Bundesliga win
Alejandro Grimaldo scored from two free kicks and Bayer Leverkusen beat in-form Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 to record its first Bundesliga win and give coach Kasper Hjulmand a winning start to his reign.
IPPAN commits to collaborate with new government in energy sector
The Independent Power Producers Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has expressed its commitment to move forward in collaboration with the new interim government for the development of the energy sector.
Can Gen Z Revolt Bring Seismic Shifts?
The two-day protest of Gen Z youths has ushered in a Gen Z revolution, an unprecedented phenomenon unmatched with the nation’s past political upheavals. The digital-driven revolution, spearheaded by the y
Healing Nations Begins With Healing Minds
Human history has witnessed numerous political upheavals, including political revolutions, unexpected regime changes, violent conflicts, and protracted political instability. Such upheavals always reshape socie
Rukum's Tourism Potential
When people talk about tourism in Nepal, they usually mention Everest, Pokhara or Chitwan, Lukla, or Annapurna. These places are famous and attract thousands of visitors, both domestic and international, ever
Karki’s Litmus Test
With the appointment of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the new Prime Minister on Friday, Nepal's deepening political crisis, which ensued from the Gen Z’s movement, is now over. The Gen Zeers’ revolt
Nepalgunj Customs Office resumes service, 98 vehicles carrying goods, petroleum enter
Nepalgunj Customs Office, the largest customs point in western Nepal, has resumed services since Friday. As life in Banke district, including Nepal
Lebanese dancer defies extremist threats and social norms
Alexandre Paulikevitch put on his white dress and wig and danced his way to center stage, knowing that the extremist groups who had threatened him before his controversial recital might be waiting for him outside the theater.
England smash T20 record against South Africa
Phil Salt's fastest and highest Twenty20 hundred for England launched the third biggest ever men's total and a smashing 146-run win over South Africa. Salt's 141 not out and Jos Buttler's 83 propped up England's 304-2, which included 18 sixes and 30 boundaries.