- Tuesday, 5 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Don’t Lower Girls' Age Of Marriage
In a troubling move that risks undermining decades of progress in gender equality and youth empowerment, the Nepal government is considering lowering the legal age of marriage from 20 to 18. Citing reasons
Foreign Job Ordeals
Foreign employment remains the backbone of the Nepali economy. This is illustrated by the heavy reliance on foreign remittances earned by Nepali migrants abroad. However, a lack of safe and dignified foreign employment makes this incentive not so attractive.
Need For Skilled Labour
What do advanced countries such as the USA, China, Japan, Germany, the UK and many others have in common? Of several answers, one stands out: a skilled labour force. A cornerstone of a prosperous economy,
'Hitman' Sharma: Big-hitting leader of India's cricket dreams
Rohit Sharma rose from humble beginnings to captain cricket-mad India and redefined Test batting with his ability to score big hundreds as he dominated opposition attacks. The 38-year-old called t
Nepal expresses concern on India-Pakistan tension
The government has expressed its deep concern regarding the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, following a barbaric terrorist attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, India, on April 22 this year. Tragically, a Nepali national lost his life in this appalli
Sumeru Cooperative victims seek govt action
Depositors of Sumeru Savings and Credit Cooperative Ltd. have accused the cooperative’s board of directors of orchestrating large-scale financial fraud and organised embezzlement. At a press conference held on Thursday at Sanc
Beehives with bees distributed to farmers
Beehives with bees have been distributed to beekeeping farmers in the district. Prime Minister Agriculture Modernisation
Sky bridge in Sarkegad: Misuse of funds
In certain areas of Humla, the absence of a basic suspension bridge hinders students from attending school. However, in the easily accessible region near Dullu village in Sarkegad Rural Municipality- 4, an o
Sheep herds return to Himalayan pastures as heat rises in lower hills
Sheep herds that were brought down from the Himalayan region to the mountains for grazing are now being taken to the Himalayan region in Udaypur of Koshi and Bajura of Sudurpashcim provinces.
Jumla Airport expansion takes off
With the government now releasing the first instalment of Rs. 20 million for land acquisition, the path for the airport’s expansion has opened, Member of Parliament Kantika Sejuwal informed.
Gorkhapatra is guardian of journalism: Mayor Koirala
Biratnagar Metropolitan City Mayor Nagesh Koirala has stated that Gorkhapatra is the guardian of Nepali journalism. Speaking at a programme organised by the Eas
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 59
Deir Al-Balah, Gaza Strip, May 8:Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 59 people, including women and children, hospital officials said Wednesday, as Israel prepares to ramp up its campaign against Hamas in a devastating war now entering its 20th month.
Indian ambassador Srivastava offers worship in Pathibhara
Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, visited the famous pilgrimage site Pathibhara (Mukkumlung) in Taplejung district on Wednesday. He also offered worship at the holy shrine.
Satyamohan Joshi’s 106th birth anniversary to be marked for 7 days
The 106th birth anniversary of the Centenary Literary Figure, Satyamohan Joshi, is being celebrated with a week-long series of events from May 7 to 13. According to Rajit Bahadur Shrestha, Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Folk Literature Council, the film ‘Baidhya Ba’, made based on a full-length play written by Centenarian Joshi, will be screened at Labim Mall in Lalitpur on May 13.
NRB submits pre-budget report to MoF
Nepal Rastra Bank has submitted the pre-budget review report for the fiscal year 2025/26 to the Ministry of Finance. Acting Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NR
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