- Wednesday, 6 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Millions around the world celebrate Lunar New Year
Firecrackers popped, incense was offered at temples and dancers and drummers paraded Wednesday in Asia and farther afield as millions around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year. From Beijing to H
Sick and wounded children crossing Gaza to Egypt
A group of 50 sick and wounded Palestinian children began crossing to Egypt for treatment through Gaza's Rafah crossing on Saturday, the first opening of the border since Israel captured it nearly nine months ago.
Chikulaya Takha: Sanyakhuna Nepalbhasha Music Video released
A music video in the Nepalbhasa, "Chikulaya Takha: Sanyakhuna," was released on Friday in Kathmandu. The music video was unveiled in the presen
Four BFIs investing Rs. 10.5 billion in 90 MW Nadi Hydro
Four banks and financial institutions have finalised the financial management of the 90-megawatt Marsyangdi Nadi Hydropower Project to be built on the Marsyangdi River. The BFIs have agreed to invest Rs. 10.50 billi
Australia hand Sri Lanka their biggest loss in test history
Australia wrapped up the first test against Sri Lanka with a session and a day to spare, handing the hosts their biggest defeat in test cricket on Saturday. Sri Lanka were skittled out for 247 in their second innings, succumbing to an innings-and-242-run drubbing. Their previous heaviest test defeat was an innings-and-239-
Nepal suffer second defeat in a row
Host Nepal suffered back-to-back defeats in the Women’s T20I Triangular Series, following a four-wicket loss to Thailand at TU Cricket Ground on Saturday. This victory has propelled Thailand to the top of the table with two consecutive wins. The Netherlands sits in second place with one win and one loss, while Nepal remains winless after two matches, having lost their first match against the Netherlands by 20 runs.
Ila Luxury Hotel comes into operation in Baglung
Ila Comfort Luxury Hotel has come into operation in Baglung Bazaar with the investment of IME Group. Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviat
Depositors’ money should not be embezzled: Deuba
Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said the money deposited by the commoners in cooperatives should not embezzled.
Motorable bridge construction begins in Melamchi
After the devastating Melamchi flood swept away the motorable bridge four years ago, construction of a new permanent bridge has started. The contract, along with the Detailed Project R
We are recognised for our best practices: Mayor Rai
Suryodaya Municipality, situated on Nepal's eastern border, is known as the gateway to the region. It thrives in tourism, agriculture, animal husbandry and education. The municipality is particularly renowne
Japan to assist in installing medical equipment to Bayalpata Hospital
The government of Japan will provide support to install medical equipment at Bayalpata Hospital in Achham district. A grant contract to this effect was signed at the Embassy of Japan in Kathmandu on Friday.
Police, APF enter final at Tiger Cup
Nepal Police Club has reached the men's final, while APF Club has advanced to the women's final at the 5th Tiger Cup National and International Volleyball Tournament underway in Pokhara.
Monetisation Of Politics Injurious To Democracy
Money is a vital element of any democracy. Certain levels of autonomy on money and income empowers people’s active participation in political activities, representation in parliament, various institutions of gove
The Unmet Objectives Of Bank Mergers
Globally, there are ample cases of mergers of banking and financial institutions (BFIs) – from JP Morgan Chase & Co. and Bank One Corporation to Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. But, they were all voluntary
Youths' Growing Love For Trekking
Tourism is one of the largest earners of foreign currency in Nepal. We have several cultural and natural heritages, which attract both local and international visitors. Many travellers worldwide come to Nepal
