- Monday, 4 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Sikta eases rice plantation, 90% completes in Banke
Despite the lack of sufficient rainfall in Banke district, more than 90 per cent paddy plantation has been thanks to the canals and other irrigation done by the Sikta Irrigation Project. Agricultural Technical Officer of th
Nepal to launch FIFA Football for Schools
With support from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the FIFA Football for Schools (F4S) programme is set to launch in Nepal at Dashrath Stadium on July 31. The F4S initiative is a joint effort by FIFA and UNESCO.
The legends associated with Nag Panchami
The festival of Nag Panchami was celebrated across the nation on Tuesday by pasting images of the serpent deity above the main entrances of houses and visiting sacred Nag ponds. In Kathmandu, devotees visited Nag Pokhari and nearby temples dedicated to snake deities to offer prayers and perform rituals.
60,000 have died in Israel-Hamas war
Over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in the 21-month Israel-Hamas war, Gaza's Health Ministry said Tuesday. The ministry, part of the
Provincial blood bank comes into operation in Nepalgunj
On the occasion of the 60th Blood Transfusion Service Day, the Provincial Blood Bank has officially commenced operations from a state-of-the-art building located on the premises of Bheri Hospital, Nepalgunj, Banke, on Tuesday.
Hayu family moves to Pokhara in search of better life
After living in their ancestral home for over four decades, the Hayu family from Bikharkateri in Golanjore-6, Sindhuli, disappeared quietly from their village on Friday. Leaving behind tethered livestock, the 16 members of Urmila Hayu’s family suddenly became unreachable.
New hill station in Sandakpur to attract tourists
Sandakpur Rural Municipality in Ilam has launched initiatives to develop a new hill station to attract more tourists. Hari Lungeli, the municipality’s Vice
Ageless Ledecky wins 1,500m freestyle for 22nd world gold
Katie Ledecky cruised to a dominant 1,500m freestyle gold in Singapore on Tuesday to claim the 22nd world title of her storied career. The American great tou
Lakhey dance performances make Taplejung, Dhankuta markets lively
A fun-filled mini fair has begun in Phungling Bazaar, the district headquarters of Taplejung, with the aim of energising the local market. The fair has been organised on the occasion of the Lakhey Jatra festival.
Act Collectively Against Nuclear Arms
The world seems to be at the tipping point of nuclear war. The war in Ukraine, the war in the Middle East and the rivalry between some nuclear powers hint at the possibility of nuclear war. Two nuclear powers – Russia and Israel – are alrea
Nag Panchami And Reflections About Snakes
Nag Panchami is a Hindu festival observed annually in Nepal on the fifth day of Shrawan Shukla Paksha, according to the lunar calendar. This year, it falls on Tuesday, 29th July. The festival is dedicated to the worship of snakes, who are revered
Rise Of Resistance
Several protests escalated in Nepal over a few months this year. As dismayed Nepalis took to the streets, violence ensued on the part of the police and security services. In March 2025, pro-monarchy supporters rallied for the return of the king.
Going Digital And Beyond
To align employment services with the country's ambitions for digital governance, the government is moving to expand its digital labour market platform. The government has expanded Shramsansar and linked it with the Nagarik App to centr
Students flock to Kathmandu for post-SEE education
Ujjwal Dharkatuwa, a grade 11 Management student at Kathmandu Model College, left his hometown, Bardiya, in pursuit of better education. He completed his SEE from Little Heaven English Academy in Gulariya.
PM Oli inaugurates Rani Jamara Irrigation Project
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday inaugurated the extended irrigation facilities, hydropower, and transmission line of the Rani Jamara Kulariya Irrigation Project. Prime Minister Oli inaugurated the irrigat
