- Thursday, 30 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Lower House sans Madhes-based parties
The final results of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections have already been made public. However, the Madhes-based parties, which we
Sugar mills near shutdown as yards empty
As sugarcane in farmers’ fields is nearly finished, sugar mills operating in the Tarai region are preparing to shut down. The sugarcane yards—areas where trucks
Myanmar's military boosts air power
Myanmar's military has commissioned new combat aircraft to boost its air capacities, state media reported Friday, as the army steps up efforts to regain territory from resistance forces in the country's civil war. The state-run Global N
Arena targets SAFF glory as Nepal Coach
Newly appointed Nepal national football team coach Guglielmo Arena has set his sights on building a side capable of competing for the SAFF Championship later this year. Speaking publicly for the first time since his appointment, Arena said: “We are preparing for the competitions in 2026. Our main objective is to build a national team for the Men's SAFF Championship.” The Italian, who arrived in Nepal more than
Rational Politics Pushes Systemic Reforms
Politics is an arena where leaders can imagine the nation’s future beyond meeting the requirements of their existence in position or nakedness of power and greed. Nepali people and leaders, as rational actors, make choices and decisions af
Election Police bid farewell in Mustang
Officials have acknowledged the crucial role of election police in ensuring a peaceful and fair parliamentary election in Mustang. Speaking at a farewell programme for election police deplo
Teachers Must Adapt To Technology
Education is changing faster than ever before. The classroom of today is not the same as it was even a decade ago. Technology has entered homes, schools, and even the pockets of students. In such a rapidly transforming environm
Iran strikes end Dubai dreams for Pakistani workers
Abdul Malick sat among mourning relatives in his village in southern Pakistan, receiving condolences from neighbours after his nephew, Muzaffar Ali, was killed in Dubai last week. Ali, a 27-year-old labourer, was
Loving Awareness Heals
Most of us come into the world needing the same things: to be held, to be seen, and to have someone turn toward us with reliable warmth. When this happens consistently, something settles inside body and mind — a quiet confidence
Upreti breaks leftist stronghold
Prashant Upreti, who began his political journey by winning in a constituency long dominated by leftist parties, is only 25 years old. Elected as the youngest Member of Parliament from Makawanpur–2 in the House of Representatives Ele
Bhaktapur Film Festival to begin next week
A group of young filmmakers from Bhaktapur is set to organise the Bhaktapur Film Festival for the first time in Bhaktapur on Chaitra 6 and 7. According to festival director Kiran Kilambu, the event aims to promote Bhaktapur's art and
deal signed on medicine trade
Two medical institutions from Nepal and India have agreed to enhance trade, strengthen technical cooperation, and collaborate in the development of medicines. Nepal's Medicine Industry and the Engineering Export Promotion Council (
Spurs search for salvation, Arsenal ready for title charge
"Troubled Tottenham head to Liverpool on Sunday searching for salvation in their increasingly desperate fight against relegation. Arsenal can move cl
Govt hailed for holding election successfully
The Citizens’ Campaign for Clean Elections has expressed its appreciation to the government of Nepal for its role in successfully conducting the House of Representatives election held on March 5.
Plucking of first flush tea begins in Ilam
Plucking of the first flush tea this year has begun in Ilam. The first plucking, known as the “First Flush,” is considered high-quality tea. Tea is harvested during March and Apri
