- Monday, 4 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Foreign job scams via social media soar
Every day, individuals deceived under the pretense of lucrative foreign employment opportunities arrive at the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office (KVCIO) of the Nepal Police. Some come with concrete evidence, while others carry nothing but their distressing stories.
Insurance Authority Chairman Ojha suspended
Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has asserted that anyone found guilty of corruption, regardless of their position, will face action. While making public the recent Cabinet decisi
New Kotghar being constructed at historic Amargadhi Fort
A new Kotghar is being constructed at the historic Amargadhi Fort, after the earlier structure built just a year ago collapsed due to structural failure. The original Kotghar, built in 2020 for Rs. 2 million
139 animals die of lumpy skin in Koshi, Madhesh also affected
About 139 cattle died of lumpy skin disease in Koshi Province in a week. Of them, 136 were cows, mostly calves, as conf
China donates sports equipment to NSC
The Yunnan Provincial Sports Bureau of China has handed over sports training and medical testing equipment to Nepal’s National Sports Council (NSC) as a gesture of bilateral cooperation. The equipment was officially presented on
Riju to contest for Miss Globe title
Riju Bhattarai, a 22-year-old from Pathari Shanishchare-1 of Morang, is all set to represent Nepal in the international beauty pageant, Miss Globe 2025. The competition will be held in Albania, Europe, from September 25 to October 15.
Jaya Prithvi Highway's Bagthala-Chainpur section in poor condition
The Bagthala-Chainpur road section under the Jaya Prithvi Highway in Bajhang is in a miserable state. Commuters have to endure severe discomfort to travel along the 45 km road due to the countless potholes. The potholes on the r
Emergency embankment construction intensified in Banke's Khalla Jhagadhiya
In a decisive move to prevent flood disasters, the ‘Janata Tatbandha Programme,’ Lamahi, has intensified the construction of an emergency embankment along the Rapti River in Khalla Jhagadhiya, Banke. The previous embankment of the si
Syria announces ceasefire after sectarian violence
Syria 's defence minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a key city in Sweida province on Tuesday. The announcement came a day aft
Picturesque Uttarpani slips into oblivion
Located just two kilometres from the bustling hill town of Hile and a kilometre from the revered Bakrakunda Temple lies Uttarpani, once-thriving hill station that mirrors the picturesque villages of Europe. Known for its tidy, quaint houses built by the British government in the 1980s, serene ponds, surrounding tea gardens, and panoramic Himalayan views, Uttarpani used to be a major attraction for both local and foreign tourists.
FFWPU announces Peace Literature Award
While marking Bhanu Jayanti this year, the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) Nepal chapter inaugurated a new literary organisation ‘Peace Literature Assembly’. During the event, the organisation also ann
14 million children missed all vaccines in 2024
More than 14 million children did not receive a single vaccine last year about the same number as the year before according to U.N. health officials. Nine countries accounted for more than half of those unprotected children. In their annual es
Deuba underscores investment friendly environment
President of Nepali Congress and Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that a conducive environment should be created for domestic and foreign investors to invest in Nepal with confidence.
End Downsides Of Parliamentary Hearing
Governments appoint ambassadors to different countries to represent the country, promote national interests, and strengthen relations and cooperation. This has been in practice right from the time when the concept of the state started a
Cultural Faiths, Medical Science Intersect
According to the lunar Hindu calendar, the month of Shrawan, which falls in July and August on the Roman calendar, commences with Saune Sankranti. In Nepal, this day is also called luto falne din, or the day to rid oneself of scabies. Religious scholars explain that during Shrawan, the sun aligns with the zodiac sign Cancer, intensifying both heat and rainfall. These conditions often become extreme, especially as people spend more time outdoors for rice planting, partic
