- Wednesday, 6 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Hold Back Early Marriage
The recent proposal to reduce the legal age of marriage from 20 to 18 years in Nepal has aroused a wide range of discussions and debate. This proposal, coming from a parliamentary subcommittee, may affe
International Women Championship preparation for Asian Cup, World Cup
The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), the governing body of football in Nepal, has seen the International Women’s Championship between Nepal, Myanmar, Kyrgyzstan and Lebanon as a preparation to qualify for two major platforms.
Mayor Balen Shah’s song in YouTube trending
The song from the film Laaj Sharanam has reached number one on YouTube’s trending list. The song, sung by Balen Shah, Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City entered YouTube’s trending section just a few hours after its release.
Esports Olympics to debut in Saudi Arabia later than expected in 2027
The first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than expected when a 12-year deal with Saudi Arabia was signed last year. The International Olympic Committee said Tuesday its founding partner for the event will be the kingdom's Esports World Cup Foundation.
Cardamom worth Rs. 4.56 billion exported in first six months of current fiscal year
The income from the export of cardamom has seen a notable increase during the first half of the current fiscal year 2024/25, despite a significant drop in the quantity of exports.
Manang forest fire going uncontrolled for 12 days
The fire in the forest near Timang, Chame Municipality-1, in Manang, has not come under control. Although the municipality received light rain on Monday evening, that was not sufficient to control the forest fire, according to the Chief District Officer, Matrika Acharya. Since the evening of January 31, the fire has not been completely controlled.
Media Council Bill tabled in House
In Tuesday’s session of the House of Representatives (HoR), several key issues were raised, highlighting the ongoing political and economic challenges. The Export-Import (Regulation) Bill, 2024,
Climate change hampers orange cultivation
Govinda Shrestha, a farmer of Dhankuta Municipality-5, has now cut down all the oranges planted in his garden. In this area, which used to produce good oranges until about a decade ago, oranges have stopped yielding income, so he had to destroy the orange plants planted by his grandfather. “After the oranges stopped giving yie
Karnali River water level low due to poor snowfall
The water level in the Karnali River, which flows through the Humla district, has been gradually decreasing. This decline is attributed to the significantly low snowfall this winter.
West Bank Palestinians face more Israeli barriers, traffic and misery
Abdullah Fauzi, a banker from the northern West Bank city of Nablus, leaves home at 4 a.m. to reach his job by 8, and he's often late. His commute used to t
Bamboo products exhibition in Dhanusha
A two-day bamboo products exhibition has been organised in Dhanushadham, Dhanusha, with the aim of promoting environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional materials.
CM Singh inspects crusher industries to control illegal excavation
The Chief Minister of Madhes Province Satish Kumar Singh has intensified monitoring efforts to control the illegal extraction of river-based materials. He has started inspections and monitoring of
Joon: Parikatha Matra Hoina souls stirred at Nepal Bharat Rang Mahotsav
The final of the three Nepali plays, Joon: Parikatha Matra Hoina, reverberated musically at the Nepal Bharat Rang Mahotsav, leaving audiences both in tears and smiles simultaneously.
Williamson's century guides New Zealand into final
Star cricketer Kane Williamson hit a brilliant century to take New Zealand into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket win on Monday, overshadowing South African opener Matthew Breetzke's record score on debut.
Lama emerges as self-taught artist
Ganesh Lama from Lakshmimarga, Belbari-11, Morang, is skilled in making all kinds of statues and sculptures. Lama, who has not received any formal e
