- Tuesday, 5 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Flood-affected film workers receive financial assistance
The Film Workers’ Welfare Fund, which has been working for the benefit of underprivileged and affected film workers in the Nepali film industry, has provided financial assistance to flood-affected film workers for the first time. According to a press release issued by the Film Development Board, the Chairman of the Film Development B
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Genetic degradation of Arna poses serious challenges
The wild water buffaloes (Arna) in the protected Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve are undergoing genetic degradation. Due to open grazing practices, interactions between Arnas and feral domestic buffalo bulls have increased, leading to a rise in ‘backcrossed’ offspring, which is causing the genetic deterioration of the rare Arna species.
Heathrow Airport closed after a substation fire
Britain's Heathrow Airport was closed all day Friday after a fire at a nearby electrical substation knocked out its power, disrupting flights for hundreds of thousands of passengers at Europe's busiest travel hub. At least 1,350 flights to and from Heathrow w
Construction of Hetauda-Bara section of transmission line completes
The construction of the Dhalkebar-Bara section of the Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400 kV Transmission Line Project has been completed. The construction of the 100-kilometre transmission line from Dhalkebar Substation i
Ram Bindu brings out two books
Author Ram Bindu Shrestha has brought out two books of translation on the occasion of the World Poetry Day amid an event in the capital on Friday.
Private housing reconstruction begins in Rukum West
The reconstruction of private houses damaged by the earthquake has begun in Chaurjahari Municipality, Rukum West. The initiative follows a damage assessment conducted after the earthquake that struck Jajarkot on November 3, 2023.
Immigrant detentions spark fears to travel America
Lennon Tyler and her German fiancé often took road trips to Mexico when he vacationed in the United States since it was only a day's drive from her home in Las Vegas, one of the perks of their long-distance relationship.
Peace In Ukraine Reduces Geopolitical Conflicts
The resetting of ties between the USA and Russia has reshaped the magnitude of a new geopolitics. It promises to cut differences between them and reduce the risk of nuclear war. In a
Global Money Week For Financial Awareness
The Global Money Week (GMW) is an annual global awareness–raising campaign aimed at empowering children and young people to make them more confident, responsible, and skilled ec
Handling Layoff Fears
Workforce reductions are accelerating across sectors. Journalism faces existential threats as traditional media models collapse. In technology, automation and efficiency mandates displace r
Groundbreaking IOC chief Coventry faces geopolitical reality
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry will face a whole host of geopolitical challenges including dealing with US President Donald Trump and Russia when the elation of her historic election victory wears off.
Audience in theatre festivals thinning
Theatre artist Sarita Giri has said that working as an artist in theatre and films offers different experiences. Speaking at the ongoing discussion titled ‘Theatre or the Silver Screen’ during the 8th Nepal International Film Festival on Friday, she said that with the thinning audience in both theatre and film festivals, she started feeling that these events are being held for no one.
Dhankuta witnesses decline in number of visitors
:There is a cave at Okmalung in Dhankuta Municipality Ward No. 1, Dhankuta and also a small waterfall nearby it. Dhankutta Municipality, with assistance from the province governm
Police trying to trace owners of seized Rs. 251 million
Kushang Lama, aka, Fuchhe, who was held with foreign currency worth over 251 million, is currently under investigation. Police and the Department of Revenue Investigation are investing to trace the owner of the money seized on Monday.
Glacier melt threatens global water security
The United Nations World Water Development Report 2025, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, has revealed the extent to which climate disruption, biodiversity loss and uns
