- Wednesday, 6 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Translation bridges cultures: Adhikari
Bal Ram Adhikari, with a PhD in translation, has made notable contributions to bridging the gulf between English and Nepali literature. He is one of the inspiring figures in the field of education and translation. A scholar, writer and translator, Adhikari has dedicated his life to the noble profession of teaching. "For me, teaching is a noble karma," he said.
Earthquake damages 123 houses in Bajura, relief works begin
A total of 123 houses in Bajura have been damaged by the earthquake that struck the district on Saturday morning. The 5.2 magnitude earthquake, with its epice
Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 28
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli strikes overnight and early Sunday killed at least 28 Palestinians, including at one family's home and at a school building the military said was used by Hamas. More than 14
Balloon festival in Pokhara to take off from tomorrow
A balloon festival will begin in Pokhara, the capital of tourism on Tuesday. The International Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held at Siran Pame, near Phewa Lake, from December 24 to January 1, 2025.
Atletico snatch late win at Barca
Atletico Madrid came from behind to snatch a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Barcelona and claim leadership of La Liga on Saturday. Pedri sent the Catalans ahead but second-half goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Alexander Sorloth helped Diego Simeone's side move three points clear at the top of the table, having played one match fewer than Barca.
Interest of youth in the ‘Gita’ rising
Interest and enthusiasm among youth in studying the religious text Gita have been growing in recent times. During a Gita discourse programme held in W
At least 32 dead in a rush to get Christmas gifts in Nigeria
The death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to 32, police said Sunday. The victims, including at least four children, collapsed during crowd surges as people grew desperate for food items while the country grapples with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation.
Case filed against Lamichhane, 43 others over Suryadarshan Cooperative scam
The District Government Attorney’s Office in Kaski has filed charge sheets against 44 individuals, including former Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi L
PM Oli honours NPL champion Janakpur Bolts
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has congratulated and honoured Janakpur Bolts, the winners of the first edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). At a programme held on Sunday at the Prime Minister’s official residence, Ba
Shooting of Hostel 3 concludes
The major shooting of the film Hostel 3 was completed in 49 days on Friday. However, director Sashan Kandel informed that about a week of additional scattered shooting remains due to the need for ‘body transformation’ for some actors.
Non-life Insurance Association concerned over impractical regulation
The Non-Life Insurance Association of Nepal has drawn the attention of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) to a provision barring directors of the non-life insurance companies from selling their shares
'Unruly online portals must be disciplined by legislation'
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has pointed out that while other media outlets adhere to laws, regulations, and the journalist’s code of conduct, many online portals have become unruly.
Six Hours That Shook Seoul
Unexpected and unprecedented in four decades, South Koreans faced a quick series of traumatic events for ten days before the National Assembly formally impeached President Yoon Su
Soundbites Can Be Misleading
One glance at a headline, just a glimpse of a bold font, and suddenly mind crackles with certainty, much like a kernel of corn exploding into fluffy popcorn in a hot pan. In mere seconds, a si
Milestone In Nepali Cricket
The inaugural edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), the Twenty20 franchise cricket tournament, concluded on Saturday, has set milestone in Nepali cricket. The tournament, which ran from Novem
