- Friday, 8 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Barsha, Amar start rafting in Bagtmati
Barsha Siwakoti and Amar Pratap Shrestha, the actors of the upcoming film ‘Modibeni’, which will be released on August 2, have started rafting in the Bagmati River. The rafting began on Saturday under the Bagmati River Festival Mahajal Jatra, in collaboration with the Nepal River Conservation Organisation, Friends Club, and the Bagmati Safai Campaign. Barsha and Amar rafted from Thapathali Bridge to Chobhar.
Doti farmers interested in growing kiwi
The interest of farmers in the cultivation of kiwi fruit is increasing in Doti district. About 64.96 tonnes of kiwi have been pro
Nepathya to perform in seven cities of US
Nepathya, a folk rock band, is set to embark on a musical tour of America next week, marking their sixth visit to the USA. Issuing a press statement on Sunday, Nepala
At least 12 killed by mudslide in China
At least 12 people were killed after a mudslide hit a homestay house in a tourist area in southeastern China on Sunday as heavy rains from what remained of a tropical storm drenched the region, state media said. Elsewhere in China,
Sushmita, Duana bow out of Olympics; Prince falls short against 'King' Viktor
Nepal’s shooter Sushmita Nepal and swimmer Duana Lama ended their campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics after losing in the preliminary stages of their respective events. Sushmita finished 42nd out of 44 participant
Nepal becomes a net power exporter
Nepal exported electricity worth Rs. 16.93 billion to India during the fiscal year 2023/24. According to the Nepal Electricity Authority
32.5 kg of Yarsagumba harvested
: The collection of Yarsagumba from Namke Kharka in Manang, which began on May 12, has concluded. A total of 32.5 kilograms of Yarsagumba was harvested from the area by the end of July. Dhak Bahadur Bhujel, head of the Annapurn
Socialist Front Left Rudderless?
Immediately after his exit from the government, CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda moved to activate the Socialist Front in order to bolster the opposition politics. Prachanda resorts to the Front whenever he feel
Anger Detrimental To Human Health
Anger is an emotion that everyone experiences at some point, but handling it can significantly impact our well-being and relationships. Managing anger successfully is crucial for improving mental health, nurturing positive interactio
Besisahar-Chame road section to undergo major upgrade
The Besisahar-Chame road section connecting Manang is set to receive a significant upgrade, with blacktopping scheduled for this fiscal year. This road, known for its vulnerability to annual landslides, has been identified for critical improvements.
Promising Monetary Policy
The unveiling of Monetary Policy for the current fiscal Year 2024/25 on Friday by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has raised hopes that the major issues plaguing the economy since the COVID-19 hit will be sorted out. That the private sector has unr
Ensure Air Safety
One of the retired pilots was recently claiming on the social media that if the maintenance works are carried out in time, an aircraft seldom becomes old. If the crew members of the plane and passengers follow flight protocols properly, the
Japanese Ambassador pays courtesy call on Minister Bhattarai
Kikuta Yutaka, Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Education, Science and Technology Bidhya Bhattarai at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu on Friday. Issuing a press statement on Friday, the Embassy of Japan informed that both the dignitaries shared the view to further enhance the educational exchange between Japan and Nepal. Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) members including Vice President were present on the occasion.
Sharma couple see future in vegetable farming
Deepak Sharma and his wife Sita of Dhairing Milanchowk of Jaljala Rural Municipality have emerged as model farmers, transforming traditional subsistence farming into a thriving commercial enterprise.
Japan's Sado gold mine gains UNESCO status
The UNESCO World Heritage committee on Saturday decided to register Japan’s controversial Sado gold mine as a cultural heritage site after the country agreed to include it in an exhibit of its dark history of abusing Korean labourers during World War II.
