- Tuesday, 5 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Political football as Iran reach World Cup
Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at the 2026 World Cup after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday, handing organisers a likely diplomatic headache.
Tackle Out-migration
As Nepal’s population growth rate sees a steep decline at 0.93 per cent, it faces another bitter reality – the number of people leaving the country has almost doubled in the last 20 years.
Indian investors urged to invest in Nepal’s hydropower sector
President of the Independent Power Producers' Association Nepal (IPPAN) Ganesh Karki has urged the Indian investors to invest in Nepal. Addressing the India-Nepal Energy Summit in
Fish population goes down in Saptakoshi
Fish population in the Saptakoshi River and its tributaries have declined over the past few years, researchers said. Ichthyologists have identified habitat degradat
Row in House over Ghising’s removal
The Federal Parliament on Wednesday was repeatedly disrupted by opposition parties demanding an explanation from Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli regarding the removal of Kulma
'Govt's non-performance is a false narrative'
Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak has said that despite significant progress made by the government after the establishment of democracy, efforts are being made to create a negative narrative suggesting that nothing has been accomplished yet.
Shahed Kayes returns home
Celebrated Bangladeshi poet, essayist and human rights activist Shahed Kayes, who came to participate in Ilam Literature Festival in Ilam, has returned home.
Bus reaches Manang for first time
A bus bearing the registration number Na 6 Kha 9579, which usually operates on the Besisahar-Pokhara route, has reached Manang for the first. This was, however, not a commercial trip but a private journey to Manang.
Malaysia beat Nepal 2-0
Matt Ross' Nepal suffered a setback, losing 2-0 to Malaysia in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round Group F match at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Johor, on Tuesday.
Five lions rescued from war in Ukraine
One malnourished lioness had spent her life confined to an apartment. Another was so shell-shocked she could barely walk. They are among five
Lalit's record bowling powers Police into PM Cup final
Nepal Police Club defeated Karnali Province by 44 runs on Tuesday, thanks to Lalitnarayan Rajbanshi's record-breaking bowling performance.
Madhes Assembly meeting postponed indefinitely
The meeting of the Madhes Provincial Assembly has been postponed indefinitely after the political parties failed to reach a consensus to resume the Assembly session.
5th National Photojournalism Awards announced
The National Photojournalist Group (NFPJ Nepal) has announced the ‘5th National Photojournalism Awards 2025,’ to be held on the occasion of National Photojournalism Day.
Int'l students weigh new risks in US
Since plunging during the COVID-19 pandemic, international student enrollment in the U.S. has been rebounding — a relief to American universities that count on their tuition payments. Two
Human Behaviour Key To Governance
In Nepal, more focus has been placed on establishing good governance rather than addressing the core factors that impact it. One of the key elements of governance is human behav
