- Thursday, 30 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Ilam and Pokhara begin tourism cooperation talks
Tourism entrepreneurs and stakeholders from Ilam and Pokhara have begun dialogue to promote tourism exchange and cooperation between the two destinations.
EU MPs ease rules for migrant detention centres
European lawmakers voted Thursday to ease the setting up of new migrant detention centres outside the European Union, known as "return hubs." Members of the Eu
Revival of Pokhara’s theatres faces creative challenges
Theatres in Pokhara, with their long and rich history, have recently become more vibrant. With the establishment of Pokhara Th
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President extends Ram Nawami greetings
President Ramchandra Paudel has extended best wishes to all Nepalis living at home and abroad on the occasion of Ram Nawami. In a message issued on the occasion on Frida
1,500 tourists book for third Red Panda Festival in Sandakpur
More than 1,500 tourists have already booked packages for the third Red Panda Festival, set to take place in Sandakpur, a popular tourist destination in Ilam, from April 3 to 6. The Sandakpur Rural Municipality has increase
PM Karki sees bright future ahead
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that she is eagerly looking forward to welcoming the new government. In a televised speech on Thursday night, he
New HoR members sworn-in
The newly elected 274 members of the House of Representatives formally assumed office on Thursday, taking the oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held in Singha Durbar. The oath was administered by the senior-m
Shah elected PP leader of RSP
The largest party in the House of Representatives, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has unanimously elected senior leader Balendra Shah as its parliamentary party leader. A central committee meeting held on Thursda
Abortion pill use rises, faces pushback
As states that already ban abortion look to further restrict access this year, much of the focus is on pills sent by out-of-state providers. A survey released Tuesday helps explain the emphasis. It suggests that mo
Orange research programme suffers from staff shortage
The National Orange Variety Research Programme is facing serious challenges due to a shortage of agricultural scientists and technicians. The problem has worsened by the
Without parliament hall, lawmakers taking oath at temporary hall today
Nepal’s Federal Parliament will begin its new term under an emergency set-up, with key infrastructure still incomplete. According to Ekram Giri, spokesperson fo
Hailstorm batters Mahottari agriculture, losses in millions
Unseasonal hailstorms accompanied by strong winds have caused widespread damage to tomato farming in Khayarmara area of Bardibas Municipality-10 in Mahottari district. The hailstorm on Friday evening severe
Under-construction Neruwa River motorable bridge collapses
An under-construction motorable bridge over the Neruwa River in Maiwakhola Rural Municipality of Taplejung district has collapsed. The bridge gave way on Tuesday evening due to a flood in the river. The bridge was being constructe
Century-old suspension bridge over the Bheri awaiting restoration
A suspension bridge connecting Jajarkot and Rukum West (Chaurjahari) is in need of conservation. The bridge, which was built over the Bher
Hungary to phase out gas deliveries to Ukraine
Hungary's prime minister said on Wednesday that Budapest would phase out gas deliveries to Ukraine, the latest salvo in a bitter feud between the two countries over a damaged pipeline transporting Russian oil. Hungarian Prime Min
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