- Thursday, 30 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
RSP ends dominance of left parties, Nepali Congress in Bagmati
Following Nepal’s transition to federalism, the Nepali Congress and leftist parties had long dominated Bagmati Province. But in the latest House of Representatives election, they suffered a humiliating defeat, winning one seat each.
EC allocates 110 seats to six parties
The Election Commission has allocated 110 House of Representatives seats under the proportional representation (PR) system to six political parties that crossed the three per cent threshold in the March 5 election. The Commission on Thursday allocated seat
Jute mills hit by raw material crunch
Jute mills, which have long symbolised the industrial identity of eastern Nepal, are currently facing a serious crisis. Following a significant decline in the import
Himalayan Whitewater pushes adventure
The 24th Himalayan Whitewater Challenge 2026, and the 50th International Himalayan Rafting and Kayaking Festival kicked off on the Trishuli River on Tuesday. The international festivals of rafting and kay
'Eyes to Edge' exhibition concludes
The international art exhibition ‘Eyes to Edge’ concluded in Kathmandu on Wednesday. The exhibition was organised by the Kochi Fine Art Club, India, in collaboration with the Contemporary Painting Department and the Craft–Handicraft Department of the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts.
Champions League Bayern and Atletico win big, Liverpool lose, Barcelona held
Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid took giant strides toward the Champions League quarterfinals with big wins Tuesday. Liverpool and Barcelona still have work to do. Bayern thrashed A
Journalist, writer Manandhar passes away
Veteran journalist, Nepal Bhasa litterateur and language activist Suresh Kiran Manandhar passed away on Monday. He died due to a heart attack. He was 59. Manandhar, a member of the Language Commissio
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Over 1,500 women rescued from Jamunaha border
The Jamunaha border point between Nepal and India in Nepalgunj has emerged as one of the most high-risk points for human trafficking, with hundreds of women and girls intercepted each year while attempting to cross into India.
US military adapts to Iran’s drones
The Iran war quickly tested America's ability to combat the swarms of cheap drones that have become a staple of the modern battlefield after Ukraine and Russia demonstrated how effective they could be. The Islamic Republic lau
Stronger Voice For Climate Justice
From erratic and devastating monsoon rains to the emergence of unheard-of diseases, from hostile weather phenomena to rising threats of glacial lake outburst floods, and with agricultural output hit by droughts, Nepal has found itself
Nepal's Course For Sustainable Development
Nepal is a country of diversity. The country is rich in its geography, culture, and resources, but we face development challenges. The federal structure has provided unprecedented opportunities for decentralisation and inclusion. Howeve
Mental Health Issues
Mental health issues are growing problems in today’s busy, complex, individualised, and stigmatised societies all over the world. In the pursuit of wealth, prosperity, career, fame, and ‘show-off’, people are becoming more and more isolated f
RSP's Commitments
The huge mandate given to the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in the House of Representatives (HoR) election has reflected the people’s desire for change. They want to see a tangible improvement in their lives marred by poverty, unemploy
Iran targets commercial ships, airports, oil facilities
Iran attacked commercial ships on Wednesday across the Persian Gulf and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of squeezing the oil-rich region as global energy concerns mounted and American and Israeli airstrikes pounded the Islamic Republic.
Bridge at Raksikot makes travel easier for locals
Travel has become easier after a suspension bridge was built over the Karnali River in Kalikot. The bridge connects Regil of Sannitriveni
