- Monday, 4 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Flash floods kill three tourists in Pakistan
Flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains swept away several vehicles carrying tourists in northern Pakistan, killing at least three people and leaving 15 others missing, officials said on Tuesday. Pakistani rescue officials say the above-normal monsoon rains since June 26 have killed at least 225 people and injured more than 500 across the country. Experts say climate change is driving an increase in extreme weather events in the region.
Dry landslide blocks Kaligandaki corridor in Gaindakot
The Kaligandaki Corridor Road in Gaindakot Municipality-3 of Nawalpur district has been completely obstructed by a dry landslide. According to the District Police Office Nawalpur, t
Young changemakers working to bridge Nepal’s educational gap
In an initiative led by students from the United States, Texas, Dallas, the international nonprofit Tutoring2Inspire has begun its mission to narrow Nepal’s educational divide by donating 100 computers to Junkiri School in Jhapa. Co- founded by Jay Panta and Sam Keon, two high school students from St. Mark’s School of Texas, the organisation aims to empower underserved schools in Nepal and beyond with digital resources and volunteer-led tutoring.
Jeju Air crash hints at pilot error
The initial results of an investigation into December's devastating Jeju Air crash in South Korea showed that, while the plane's both engines sustained bird strikes, its pilots turned off the less-damaged one just before its crash-landing.
Kailash Kora, a book on Mansarovar journey, launched
The number of people traveling to Mount Kailash and Manasarovar from Nepal has, of late, increased. However, there has been a shortage of books to
Aama: A play about mother’s sacrifice
A play Aama, which began on Saturday at Pokhara Theatre’s Gandharva Natakghar, has captured the audience’s attention. The play is adapted from half a dozen poems
'Mission 2026 aims to bring joy to nation'
Member Secretary of the National Sports Council (NSC), Tanka Lal Ghising, said Mission 2026 was launched with the aim of bringing happiness to the nation. The NSC is preparing the national team to
Nepal Needs Patriotic Leadership
True leadership must be grounded in unconditional love for the country. A leader aspiring to govern should rise above personal interests and be committed to national development. Unfortunately, the recent return of a former president to active politics signals both a lack of second-generation leadership in party politics and a recurring cycle of power concentration. It also reflects the persistent greed among some politicians who seek to occupy positions of influenc
Save Heritage With Digital Innovation
As per the Department of Archaeology, the 2015 earthquake destroyed or affected 753 sites of heritage across the country. Nepal saw unprecedented global support, including the dispatch of foreign military teams for rescue operat
Visionary Pushpa Lal
Comrade Pushpa Lal, the founding father of the Nepal communist movement, came from a martyr family. A second brother of the great martyr Gangalal, he was a brilliant boy from his early days. He was born at Bhangeri of Ramechh
Health Reforms Underway
The government has taken a series of measures to revamp the health sector plagued by geographic disparity, chronic underfunding, human resource crunch, and weak government-level coordination. It is striving to ensure accessible, equita
India face Bumrah dilemma as England search for top order stability
India must make a crucial call on the fitness of star pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. England can clinch the se
Kathmandu Veg Fest on July 26
Sneha’s Care, an animal welfare organisation, is organising the 5th Kathmandu Veg Fest on July 26 on the premises of Utpla Café, Bouddha. This year's Veg Fest aims to raise awaren
Beauty of Ganzi can now be viewed in Pokhara
The scenic beauty of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in western Sichuan Province, China, can now be viewed in Pokhara. Known for its distinct natural landscape
Differences stall School Education, Civil Service Bill
The future of the long-awaited School Education Bill has been pushed into further uncertainty, as the government continues to delay its endorsement despite repeated commitments. The Education Ministry, under Raghuji Pant, ha
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