- Thursday, 30 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Mango farmers in Tarai-Madhes await rainfall
Mango farmers in Dhanusha and across the Tarai-Madhes region are eagerly waiting for rainfall. Although mango trees are heavily covered with blossoms, farmers fear that a lack of timely rain will affect production.
Indian Sadhu begins pilgrimage to Pashupatinath Temple from Sultangunj
Praying for world peace and human welfare, an Indian sadhu has begun a pilgrimage from Sultangunj, India, and is heading toward Pashupatinath Temple. A 60-year-old sadhu, Manoj Yadav, a resid
Prime Minister Karki visits Mugu and Jumla
Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited the mountainous districts of Mugu and Jumla in Karnali Province on Thursday. She flew from Kathmandu to Rara Lake in Mugu by Nepal
Overlooked Hazards
Nepal is at the frontline of geographical and climate change vulnerabilities. No wonder then that natural hazards like floods and landslides are frequent occurrences here, especially during the monsoon season
Warsaw zoo sets up bird emergency room
When a male bullfinch smashed into Marcin Jarzbski's apartment window, he took it in but realized it needed expert treatment. So the next morning he brought it to Warsaw's new emergency room for wild birds.
27th Floral Expo begins in Kathmandu
The 27th Floral Expo 2082 kicked off at Bhrikutimandap on Thursday. The Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) orga
KMC calls for timely repair of Kumari Ghar's roof
Sunita Dangol, Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), has directed that the renovation of the roof of Kumari Bahal (Kumari Ghar) be completed before the start of this year’s rainy season.
EC submits poll report to President
The Election Commission has submitted the report of the House of Representatives election results to President Ramchandra Paudel. In accordance with Section 62 of the Election of Members of the House of Representatives Act, 2018, the Acting Chief Election Commissioner, Ram Prasad Bhandari, submitted the report at a special programme organised at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, on Thursday
Housing loans rolled out for low-income families
Locals living in Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City will now receive loan assistance to construct housing at cost-effective rates, with a focus on low-income groups. The housing construction support will be pr
Kenya experiments with giving workers menstrual leave
It started with a casual lunch conversation between a county governor and his cabinet ministers about a colleague's menstrual pain. The discussion led to a first in Kenya: The right for female employees to take menstrual leave.
Pokhara set to host Nepal Open Paragliding Championship
Following Sunday’s snowfall, the weather has cleared and the mountains, including Annapurna and Machhapuchhre, are now blanketed in white. Against this backdrop, Pokhara is preparing to host another festival this month, the Nepal Open Paragliding Championship.
Residents return to Upper Mustang as winter chill fades
highlands of Upper Mustang have once again become bustling as residents, who had locked their homes to escape the biting winter cold, begin their journey back to the mountains.
Songs play pivotal role in film success
A song from the film ‘Lalibazar’, which is set to be released on May 1, has currently become widely popular. The song titled ‘Mayalai Ke Diu Ma C
Test Of Balendra Shah's Leadership
Balendra Shah is tentatively set to take the oath as the Prime Minister of Nepal next week. Former Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Shah was projected as prime minister at the behest of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) that gr
New Era Of Nepal-China Relationship
The beginning of March 2026 has been marked as a pivotal moment for both China and Nepal. Nepal has elected a new parliament with a single-party majority for the next five years, reflecting Nepalis' aspirations for political stability. Similarl
