- Monday, 4 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Two Dhanusha men share same name, citizenship number
: A rare administrative error in Dhanusha's Bateshwar Rural Municipality has resulted in two unrelated individuals sharing the exact same name and citizenship number, creating serious complications for both.
Saptari women begin ‘Jat-Jatin’ dance, to appease rain god
With extreme heat persisting for the past month and no rainfall, women from Bairawa in Ward No 1 of Kanchanrup Municipality, Saptari, have started performing the traditional religious and cultural ‘Jat-Jatin’ dance and worship rituals.
Aadikavi Bhanubhakta is common poet of all Nepalis: President
President Ramchandra Paudel has said that Aadikavi Bhanubhakta is a poet of not only Nepali language, but a common poet of all who love their mother tongues. While addressing a special ceremony organis
Bagmati govt to upgrade Ayurvedic healthcare services
Bagmati Province’s Minister for Health, Kiran Thapa Magar, has said that the provincial government is working with high priority to promote and upgrade Ayurvedic healthcare services. Speaking at the inauguration of the newly constructed building of the Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine Hospital in Hetauda-2, Makwanpur, on Sunday, Minister Thapa said that the government had allocated a dedicated budget for the development of Ayurveda. He said that integrated Ayurvedic serv
Jajarkot farmers attracted to pulse cultivation
Farmers here have been attracted towards the cultivation of pulses. They have been attracted towards the cultivation of pulses after it became difficult to earn a living with traditional crops. Farmers started planting pulses after estab
Farm worker dies after US immigration raid in California
A farm worker has died after being injured during a raid by US immigration agents on a legal cannabis farm in California, his family said on Saturday. Raids on agricultural sites Thursday
NEPSE surges by 29 points
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a significant upswing on Sunday, with the benchmark index surging by 29 points. The index reached 2,760.80 points on Sunday. The double-digit growth came just a day afte
Iga Swiatek: From queen of clay to Wimbledon champion
Crowned Wimbledon champion for the first time on Saturday, Iga Swiatek surprised even herself by thriving on the All England Club grass after her reign as the queen of clay. Swiatek thrashed A
Nepathya to perform in the UK on Aug. 9
The popular folk-rock band Nepathya is all set to perform in the UK after 12 years on August 9. According to a press statement issued by Ne
Superpower Trade War Of Attrition
Share prices plunged and despair enveloped American trade and industries after China stayed put, to the United States’ President Donald Trump announced a steep hike on imports of Chinese goods. The American president boasted that ma
Global Conflicts Reshaping Aviation Industry
Conflicts around the world are increasingly disrupting not only borders on land but also the routes we travel in the sky. As of mid-2025, nearly half a million commercial flights have been diverted or delayed due to geopolitical instabil
Loud Music In Buses
Public buses in Nepal are characterised by loud music from old speakers and the honking of two and four-wheelers. Whether it’s folk, local pop, Bollywood, or even English music, hits are played in these buses, no matter whether the commuters
Population And Development
Nepal has witnessed a drastic demographic shift impacted by evolving socio-economic factors. Decades ago, controlling population became the priority of policymakers, but today the opposite has become a reality. Negative population grow
Imitation jewellery brings joy to needy women
As the price of gold continues to rise, imitation jewelry like gold-plated ornaments have become a popular alternative for those who don’t want to spend a hefty amount of money on price tags. The materials offer the appearance of luxury without financial burden.
Chhaupadi claims another life in Sudurpaschim
Once again, Chhaupadi, a social evil, which forces menstruating women to stay in isolated huts, has taken the life of a woman in Sudurpaschim Province. Despite legal bans and awareness campaigns, t
