- Wednesday, 6 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees 3 Israeli hostages
Israel has freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The release came early Monday, more than seven hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza returned to Israel. A large bus carry
Mother, father groups working to preserve cultures in Rukum
Aama Samuha in the Musikot Municipality-10 of Rukum West has been continuously working for the empowerment, development and preservation of traditional customs, rituals and culture of the district. These groups have united locals in village deve
Credit flow slowdown is matter of concern: DPM Paudel
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has expressed his serious concern over the slowdown of credit flow as compared to the deposit collection from the banks. Addressing the 58th anniversary of the Agricultural Development Bank Limited (ADBL) on Monday, DPM Paudel said that the inability to increase credit flow is a serious issue even though deposit collection in banks is good. “In recent days, bank savings have increase
Waterbird population rises in Bardiya
A rise in the population of migratory and resident waterbirds in various lakes, ponds and rivers of Bardiya district has been seen this winter. According to Ram Bahadur Shahi, a
Nepal stands for internationally beneficial national interests: PM
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has clarified that Nepal stands for fair and internationally beneficial national interests. Speaking at the ‘Dialogue on Nepal’s Foreig
Trump's Expansionist Tone: Bluff Or Real?
The world is abuzz with reactions to newly elected President of United State America Donald Trump’s statements as to how he would run US foreign policy. As Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the US on Monday, the world leaders and media
Promoting Pain Relief Services
Healthcare services are one of the facilities the state should manage effectively for the promotion of good health among its citizens. In this day and age, there has been much progress in the field of healthcare. But new health ailm
Accessible Healthcare
Despite constitutional guarantees of healthcare as a fundamental right, many citizens still struggle to access quality services due to systemic inefficiencies. The rugged terrain of Nepal complicates transportation, making it difficult for p
Case filed against two NEA employees for assaulting ex-Chief Minister Thapa
A case has been filed against two employees who punched former Chief Minister and Nepali Congress Koshi Province President Uddhav Thapa in Surunga of Kankai Municipality-2, Jhapa. Thapa, leader of the NC’s Provincial Assembly
India uses AI to stop stampedes at world's biggest gathering
Keen to improve India's abysmal crowd management record at large-scale religious events, organisers of the world's largest human gathering are using artificial intelligence to try to prevent stampedes. Organisers predict up to 40
Sinner reaches Australian Open quarters
Novak Djokovic was at the centre of another Australian Open row on Monday while Jannik Sinner needed medical attention in fierce heat to battle into the quarter-finals and Iga Swiatek won easily. But American teenage
Root Out Chhaupadi
Chhaupadi, a form of menstrual taboo under which menstruating women and girls are forced to stay in isolated huts or sheds, is still being practiced in the districts of Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces. Chhaupadi perpetuates gender dis
Gorkha Municipality creating murals reflecting its history
Gorkha Municipality has begun creating murals reflecting the history of Gorkha at the bus park in Gorkha Municipality-6 to celebrate Tourism Year 2025. The murals are being painted on the wall from the bus park to BP Chowk near the Gorkha district headquarters.
Pokhara International Airport yet to have regular flights
Two years have passed since the Pokhara International Airport came into operation. Despite being declared the tourism capital, regular international flights have yet to commence. Currently, only domestic flights are
Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, promising a “revolution of common sense” and taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.
