- Tuesday, 5 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Teachers union challenges Trump's deadline to end school diversity programmes
A new federal lawsuit in Maryland is challenging a Trump administration memo giving the nation's schools and universities two weeks to eliminate "race-based" practices of any kind or risk losing their federal money. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday by the America
Devotees throng Bageshwari in Banke, Galeshwar in Myagdi to mark Shivaratri
People have gathered at Shiva temples across the country to celebrate Maha Shivaratri festival since early Wednesday morning. A large number of devotees from Banke and Bardiya and v
TRTI, British college sign MOU To promote tourism education
Tourism Research and Training Institute (TRTI) and the British College (TBC), Kathmandu, Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to foster tourism education and empower students through v
Bill Aims For Civil Service Efficiency
The incumbent coalition government has formed a panel, headed by NC leader and former minister Dilendra Prasad Badu, to hammer out a consensus among political parties on the civil service bill that is long pen
Civil Society As A Vital Peacemaker
Peace is an innate product of socialised human nature. It is essential to human beings’ need for their civilised life. There is no other vital choice than peace at a time of conflict engulfing the whole world. The
Plight Of Humanity
Between a monastery and a tourist bus station in the tourist hotspot of Swayambhu, a faint, young girl aged about eight years or so sits on a damp road one cold February morning, with a baby on her lap and an
Achieving E-governance
E-governance has become a new catchword these days as the information revolution has impacted every sphere of society. Digital devices have proved a boon to improving government services to the publ
Barca and Atletico share eight-goal Copa del Rey thriller
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid both rallied from two goals down in a frantic 4-4 draw in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals on Tuesday. Atletico scored twice i
Shambala: A woman’s Nirvana
The highly acclaimed film Shambala has been chosen as the opening film for the 8th Nepal International Film Festival NIFF (2025). The film has been selected in the category of World Panorama which is an international category for feature films.
Textbooks reach schools of Humla district
Textbooks for all municipalities in Humla have arrived in time for the new academic session. The suppliers responsible for transporting books from the Nepalgunj branch of Janak Shiksha Samagri Kendra h
Students prepare for SEE, Madhes Govt steps in to improve results
Thousands of students in Madhes Province are preparing for the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) 2025. Following the completion of their internal assessments, students are now focused on intense study, with the exams set to begin on March 20.
Yajna begins at Chapakot’s Manimukundeshwar Ashram
Gurukul education has seen a steady rise in recent times, prompting efforts to ensure its long-term sustainability. These traditional schools, which focus on imparting both academic knowledge and moral values are drawing more students.
Traditional profession of Majhis at risk
The Majhi community of Banke, who have been making a living by gold panning in the river for generations, are now facing a crisis in their traditional profession.
Int’l Mother Tongue Day marked
On the occasion of the 25th International Mother Tongue Day, the Nepalbhasha Parisad recently organised a mother tongue poetry recitation programme at the residence of Nepalbhasha poet Shiromani Chittadhar Hridaya.
Ukraine marks 3rd anniversary of war
A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada are in Ukraine to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion and discuss support with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They include E
