- Saturday, 2 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Iran names new supreme leader
Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of the country's late supreme leader, the Islamic Republic's next ruler on Monday, putting a hard-line cleric in charge as the war spreading across the Middle East sent oil prices skyrocketing wit
Shooting of Maya Bhanekai Yasto Hola begins
The shooting of the film Maya Bhanekai Yasto Hola has officially begun. The film is set to be directed by actress Rekha Thapa.
Unstoppable India target Olympic gold after making World Cup history
Captain Suryakumar Yadav said gold in 2028 on cricket's return to the Olympics was India's next big aim after extending their T20 domination with back-to-back World Cup titles. Co-hosts India hammer
Rays Of Hope Against Despair
In the election to the House of Representatives, the Rastitira Swatanta Party (RSP) has emerged with colossal weight. No wonder it was anticipated by many at home and abroad amid widespread despair over the rampant corruption acros
Splitting Iran Would Be Catastrophic
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally gotten his war with Iran, the one regional power that Israel truly fears. While the United States is nominally the senior partner in this illegal war of choice, it is Netanyahu who appears
Responsible Pedestrians
Drivers and riders aren't the only ones who are responsible for following the traffic rules and avoiding accidents. Pedestrians are equally responsible and liable to the aftermath. We have seen some motorcycles and cars driving past a traffic light even when the traffic light is signalling red. We have even seen some driving really fast just to make it before the light turns from green to red. We know that these are wrong. But, for the past few months, I have seen many pedes
Implement Gen-Z Report
The judicial commission constituted to investigate the loss of lives and property during the Gen- Z movement of September 2025 has submitted its report to the government. Although the commission formed under former Judge Gauri Ba
Farmer earns Rs. 2 million annually from vermicompost sale
A farmer in Banke district, which faces a shortage of manure during the farming season, has been producing and selling vermicompost worth Rs. 2 million annually. Bir Bahadur Hamal of Tejnagar, Nepalgunj Sub-
Lebanese parliament extends term by two years
The Lebanese parliament has extended its term for two years on Monday due to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran and Israel steps up its attacks on Lebanon. The country's stat
Cross-border pollution reaches hills, impacts daily life
Air pollution originating in India and Nepal's Tarai has spread across the hills, affecting visibility and air quality in Dadeldhura district. The unusual weather conditions have already
NC's Rai elected from Ilam-1, RSP's Gurung from Gorkha-1
Young candidate Nishkal Rai of the Nepali Congress has been elected from Ilam Constituency No. 1. According to the final election results, Ra
Two ex-police officers win from Lumbini
Two former senior police officers, who previously led crime investigations, riot control, and security operations, are set to enter into the Federal Parliament as lawmakers. From Lumbini Province, former Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bikram Singh Thapa of Kapilvastu-2 and former DSP Govinda
Women-centric film 'Tika' announced
A women-centric Nepali film ‘Tika (Stateless Soul)’ was announced on Sunday, coinciding with the International Women’s Day. The film will be presented by Bhabishya Khad
Excess liquidity defies policy easing
Nepal’s banking system has been experiencing a prolonged phase of excess liquidity even as monetary policy remains accommodative, according to the latest semiannual macroeconomic report published by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Seventh grader in Baitadi struggles as parents battle mental illness
A seven grader in Baitadi district has been left in a difficult situation as his parents, both suffering from mental health problems, are unable to provide food or medical care. Kaya Chand of Melouli Municipalit
