- Friday, 8 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Kalinchowk searching for public land around temple
Kalinchowk Rural Municipality is about to begin the search for public land in the Kuri region around the famous religious and tourist site of Kalinchok Temple. Kul Bahadur Budhathoki, Deputy Chairma
Uttam-Shanti Award presented to Sherchan
Uttam Shanti Award-2080 has been presented to Roshan Sherchan for his anthology of essays 'Galli Sansar' amid a function orgnised in the capital. A press communique issued on Sunday
Humla's indigenous agro products worth Rs. 4.7 million supplied to Kathmandu
: Indigenous agricultural products worth Rs. 4.7 million have been supplied from Humla to Kathmandu in a year. In order to promote the local agro products, th
‘Joginder Paanwala’ brings Gaijatra comedy
As ‘Gaijatra’ is approaching closer, the artists are busy producing various comedies and satirical content targeting the festival of humour and satire. Popular comedian Shiva Shankar Rijal, kno
Breastfeeding Benefits
Every year first week of August is observed as the World Breastfeeding Week. It is supported by the WHO, UNICEF and many ministries of health and civil societies worldwide. The theme for 2024 is "Closing the gap:
Rising Cholera Threat
Nepal, renowned for its natural beauty and cultural heritage, is currently confronting a public health menace: cholera. The 24 reported cases of cholera in 2024 serve as a stark reminder of our vulnerability to th
Julien Alfred wins women’s 100 meter at Paris Olympics
ulien Alfred and Thea LaFond led their two tiny Caribbean island nations to first-ever Olympic medals when they won golds in the women's 100m and triple jump at the Paris Games on Saturday.
Traditional pagoda-style houses disappearing in Dadeldhura
Over the years, villages in Nepal have witnessed a significant population decline, transforming once-fertile lands into barren expanses. The trend of rural-to-urban migration, which began during the conflict period from 1996 to 2005, has persisted, despite the introduction of federalism and the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement about two decades ago.
‘Have-nots go for morning walk to fill their hungry stomach'
In a lively showcase of Nepali poetry, Sanjhya Sahitya hosted an enthralling event in Thimi, Bhaktapur on Saturday, bringing together poets from three distinct generations to recite their evocative works.
Nepal suffer first loss at CAVA Nations League
Iran handed Nepal its first defeat at the CAVA Women's Volleyball Nations League on Sunday. Despite coming into the game with confiden
Statute to be amended for progress: pm
Prime Minister and Chairperson of the CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli, has said that the current coalition, including the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, will amend the constitution for progress. Speaking at a programme organised at the p
Strikes on Gaza kill 18, stabbing in Israel kills 2
Israeli strikes early Sunday killed 18 people in Gaza, including four who were sheltering in a tent camp for displaced Palestinians inside a hospital complex, while a stabbing attack carried out by a Palestinian killed two people in a Tel Aviv suburb.
Bajura farmers worried about market for apples
Apples started ripening in Bajura from July last week, now the farmers here are worried about where to take them to sell. In the meantime, the road from Martadi to Kolti in Bajura has been blocked since mid-July this year.
Snakebite cases surge in Tarai districts
Cases of snakebite are on the rise in the Tarai with the onset of the rainy season. Rupandehi district in Lumbini Province is no exception. Incidents of snakebite have surged with the regular rainfall and extreme heat in recent weeks, causing widespread fear and concern among residents. According to Lumbini Provincial Hospital, it rece
GBIA awaits international flights
Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa is expected to see some activity as Thai AirAsia is set to operate flights between Bangkok and Bhairahawa four days a week. The airport has
