- Friday, 8 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Monsoon rains render over a dozen families homeless in Bajura
Over a dozen families in Bajura district have been rendered homeless after monsoon-induced disasters like landslides and floods damaged their houses. Since mid-April this year, heavy rains in Baju
Magar community preserving Naumati Baja in Tehrathum
Naumati Baja, a set of traditional Nepali folk instruments, is disappearing. Due to the impact on other traditional instruments and the inability to preserve the profession of playing these instruments, the Ma
Nepal loses first friendly to Russia
The Nepali women’s volleyball team lost to the invited Russian team in the first friendly match played at the covered hall of Dasharath Rangasala on Sunday. Filled with powerful and taller members than Nepali players, Russia domina
Upreti's 'Jaba Hami Kura Garchhaun' released
Essayist Bhisma Upreti has come up with a new collection of essays titled ‘Jaba Hami Kura Garchhaun’ (When We Talk) in Nepali. Poet Manjul, critic duo Gyanu Pandey and Bidhan Acharya, publisher of the book Pushparaj Paudel and ess
As Georgia presses on with 'Russia-style' laws, its citizens describe a country on the brink
Eka Gigauri is used to harsh words from officials about the anti-corruption work she does in Georgia. But seeing her face on posters, accusing her of being an agent of foreign influence, a traitor and a spy, rattled her. Gigauri, who lea
Nepal loses to Pakistan by 9 wickets
Pakistan easily chased the total that Nepal posted after a hard struggle throughout 20 overs as the women-in-green handed the Nepali women’s cricket team their first defeat in the 9th Women’s Asia Cup Sunday night.
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PM Oli wins vote of confidence with two-thirds majority
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has secured a vote of confidence during a session of the House of Representatives on Sunday. Out of a total of 263 votes cast, Prime Minister Oli garnered 188 votes, which constitutes a two-thirds majority in the 275-member House.
Chief Ministers of Bagmati, Lumbini provinces resign
Chief Minister of Lumbini Province Jokh Bahadur Mahara and Bagmati Provine Chief Minister Shalik Ram Jamkattel stepped down on Sunday. While Mahara resigned from the post of the CM of the province following his address to the 24th meeting of the fourth session of the Provincial Assembly, Jamkattel announced his resignation while addressing the meeting of the Bagmati Provincial Assembly. CM Mahara said that he would take a vote of confidenc
Qatar-returnee Pun cultivates vegetables even as ward member
Buddhibir Pun, a ward member of Annapurna Rural Municipality-7 Histan of Myagdi, is active in agriculture along with social work. After returning from abroad, Pun of Histan Tikot village has been cultivating commercial vegetables for the past 15 years.
Is Mixed Electoral System Flawed?
With the formation of new coalition government involving the two largest political parties – Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML – Nepal has entered into a phase of another political experiment under the new constitution promulgat
Burnout Affects Healthcare System
Burnout is an increasingly prevalent issue among health professionals particularly nurses, pharmacists, and physicians worldwide, with far-reaching consequences that affect individuals, healthcare systems, and patient care. The relentless pres
Speed Up Fast Track Work
Kathmandu-Tarai/Madhes Fast Track (KTFT) Project, one of the national pride projects underway, has been hailed as the game changer in Nepal's road project. Upon its completion, this expressway will improve road connectivity between
Resources For Local Units
Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Balendra Shah has risen to prominence after becoming an elected head of the capital city. He has carved an image of action-oriented leader among the people of all age groups. His sharp comments o
Old paramedical college transforms into Dadeldhura Medical College
Dadeldhura Paramedical College, established in 2051 B.S, is currently being transformed into Dadeldhura Medical College. The medical college is being established at Ha
Indian team begins search operation in Simaltal
The Indian team, which arrived in Chitwan to search for the missing bus and passengers in the Trishuli River, started their work on Saturday. Chief District Officer, Indradev Yadav bid farewell to the team, which included four divers with advanced equipment, after briefing them on the incident. The 11-member team arrived in Bharatpur in the afternoo
