- Tuesday, 5 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Teachers In Agitation
The community school teachers under the Nepal Teacher's Federation have launched a general strike from April 7, demanding the enactment of a new School Education Act. To inten
Nepal takes on UAE in U19 Cricket World Cup Asia Qualifier Opener
The Nepali youth cricket team will kick off their campaign in the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 Asia Qualifier with a match against the UAE.
Preparations for Biska: Jatra underway in Bhaktapur
The festive spirit of the famous Biska: Jatra has gripped the Newar settlement in Bhaktapur as the nine-day festival approaches. The eight-night and nine-day festival will kick off on April 10 with the pulling of the chariots of two deities—Bhairavnath and Bhadrakali.
Community seed banks in sorry state
By Hari Prasad Koirala,Urlabari, Apr. 9:
Nepal’s progress notable to cut maternal and child mortality
Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has addressed the 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development held at the United Nations Headquarters.
Land Revenue and Survey Office established in Sinja
In a long-overdue move, the Government of Nepal has inaugurated Land Revenue and Survey Offices in Narakot of Sinja Rural Municipality, as a major milestone for the historically significant Sinja region, the place behind origin of the Nepali language.
Israel controls half of Gaza, expands buffer zone
Israel has dramatically expanded its footprint in the Gaza Strip since relaunching its war against Hamas last month. It now controls more than 50% of the territory and is squeezing Palestinians into shrinking wedges of land.
Liverpool shocked by Fulham, Southampton relegated
Liverpool had a shock defeat on its march to the Premier League title — losing 3-2 at Fulham on Sunday. At the other end of t
Indian locals patrol beaches to protect sea turtles
For nearly four decades, residents in southern India's coastal city of Chennai have patrolled moonlit beaches at night trying to protect sea turtles and their hatchlings that for millennia have nested along these shores.
Nepali cricket team heads to Hong Kong for Four-Nation T20I Series
The Nepali men's national cricket team is set to compete in the four-nation Twenty20 International Series in Hong Kong. The team departed for Hong Kong on Monday. The Hong Kong Men's T20I Series 2025 will take place from April 9 to 13.
Farmers cutting cultivation of chaite paddy in lack of irrigation
The cultivation of chaite paddy has been declining in Lamjung over the years as compared to the past. Although chaite paddy was cultivated in
Nepathya to perform in Gokarneshwor
After returning from a series of concerts in Australia, the popular band Nepathya is now preparing to perform in Gokarneshwor next week. According to a press release issued by
Security bodies urge coordination to manage RPP’s Tuesday protest
The three security bodies held a meeting in the capital on Monday ahead of prescheduled street protest and rallies to be organised by the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) led by Rajendra Lingden.
Neelam Dhungana named NRB'S Acting Governor
The Ministry of Finance has assigned Senior Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, Dr. Neelam Dhungana Timsina, as the Acting Governor. In accordance with Section 27 of the Nepal Rastra Bank Act, 2058 BS, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has assigned Dhungana as the Acting Governor of the central bank of the county.
Letting sheep run on fields to boost millet yield
As April begins, farmers in the rural areas of Mugu district have started letting sheep and goats run across their fields where finger millet has been sown. This traditional practice is believed to improve crop yields.
