- Friday, 8 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
President to appoint Oli as new PM today, swearing-in on Monday
CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli will be appointed Prime Minister only on Sunday evening. However, he will take the oath of office and secrecy only on Monday morning, according to President Ramchandra Paudel's Press Advisor Kiran Pokharel.
Bolstering Sovereignty Of Public Goods
The domain of the state with which provision of national public goods is served is a sovereign. The virtues of public goods are that it does not exclude anyone from its benefits. It is non-negotiable, non-diminishable and, therefore, does not f
Asia’s richest man’s son to marry in extravagant Indian wedding
Global celebrities, business tycoons, and politicians began arriving in India’s financial capital on Friday to attend the wedding of the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, highlighting the billionaire’s staggering wealth and rising influence.
Aadikabi’s house awaiting reconstruction
It is distressing for any Nepali who reaches Chundiramgha of Bhanu Municipality-4 to see Pioneer Poet Aadikabi Bhanubhakta Acharya’s house in ruins. Sagar Udash, outgoing president of Gandaki Literary Academy, Tanahun, said that they decided not to visit Chundi this year on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Aadikabi Bhanubhakta as his house has not been rebuilt. Udash said, "I feel like crying seeing the burnt-down house of Bhanu, so I don't want to go there this time.”
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Floods in Narayan Khola makes life of Chure people difficult
During the monsoon season, people who become sick in the distant villages of Sarlahi in the Chure Range are transported to the highways using a makeshift stretcher made from a bed sheet hung between two bamboo poles.
Making Artificially Ripened Fruits Safe To Eat
Summer is at its peak in most parts of the globe and fruit fervor is high. From serene yellow mangoes and papayas to juicy grapes with green and purple hues, from luscious red litchi to blushing red watermelon, fruits platters are now
Fear Of Change
As I grow older, many things don't feel the same anymore. The things I used to love doing as a child seem unessential as though I've forgotten what I saw as enjoyment. The more I think about the things that might happen in the future,
Gunyo Cholo to be released on October 25
The release date of ‘Gunyo Cholo: Coming of Age of a Girl’ also known as ‘Gulabi’, has been announced. The film with Najir Husen in the lead role will be released on October 25.
SAFF U-20 fixture revised
The fixtures for the SAFF U-20 Men’s Championship have been revised after Pakistan withdrew from the tournament. The withdrawal has led the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) to minus two days of the championship as well.
US and South Korea sign joint nuclear deterrence guidelines
The U.S. and South Korea signed joint nuclear deterrence guidelines for the first time, a basic yet important step in their efforts to improve deterrence toward North Korea's evolving nuclear threats. Meeting Thursday on the side-lines of a NATO summit in Washington, President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol commended what they called “the tremendous progress” that their countries’ alliance have made a year after creating a joint Nuclear Consultative Group.
Farmers face no shortage of fertilisers this paddy plantation season
Lack of fertilisers during the paddy plantation season has been a recurrent problem in Nepal. Every year, the farmers face ordeals during the planation season because of a fertiliser shortage. However, this year, the Ministry of Agriculture
62 go missing in Trishuli after landslide hits 2 buses
At least 62 passengers went missing after two buses were swept away by a landslide at Simaltal along the Narayangadh-Mugling road section on Friday morning. The two-night buses have also gone missing in the Trishuli River. Three passengers managed to save themselves by swimming.
PM Prachanda fails to win vote of confidence
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ failed to garner a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives on Friday. Despite successfully surviving four consecutive floor tests since assuming the high office on December 25, 2022, Prime Minister Prachanda lost the trust vote on his fifth attempt and his tenure ended in 18 months. During a special session of the Parliament on Friday, Prime Minister Prachanda tabled a confidence m
When Will This Scourge Stop?
Gold smuggling has become a persistent problem in Nepal, making it challenging for law enforcement to eliminate it completely. The regular confiscation of illicitly transported gold, the arrest of numerous smugglers, and the revelation
Enhance Nepal's Workforce Efficiency
The demographic dividend is a topic of much discussion in Nepal, highlighting its potential benefits. Nepal is actively promoting the concept in its plans and documents. A demographic dividend occurs when a country has a favourable population s
