- Friday, 8 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Floods and landslides in India's northeast kill at least 16 people
Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains have killed at least 16 people over the last two weeks in India's northeast, where more than 300,000 have been displaced from their submerged homes, authorities said on Tuesday.
Steps afoot to enlist Janaki Temple in World Heritage list
The concerned bodies have become active after the federal government raised the issue to enlist Janaki Temple in the World Heritage Site (WHS) list in the policy and programme of the fiscal year 2024/25. Janaki Temple, built in Mughal style located in the capital of Madhes Province in Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City, has once again made headlines.
Nation receives moderate to heavy monsoon rains
The country has been experiencing moderate to heavy rainfall as the monsoon trough becomes active. The Meteorological Forecasting Division under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has alerted people nationwide about the moderate to heavy rainfall affecting all seven provinces.
Dhakal's Candid Report Jolts RSP
Rabi Lamichhane's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) rose to prominence in a relatively short time in the country's political arena. The party soared to fourth place in the 2022 general elections, winning 22 seats in the 2
Ensure Sustainable Hydropower Generation
For a cash-strapped country like Nepal, hydropower holds the potential for economic development. Nepal is rich in water resources. There are over 6,000 rivers across the country. As per a study conducted by the Worl
Documentary on Everest climbing history screened
The record of a human stepping on the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest, dates back to May 29, 1953. Three decades before Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay achieved
Monsoon Adds Woes
Around seven months have passed since a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Jajarkot, Rukum West and nearby districts, destroying many houses and causing numerous fatalities. With the monsoon season now wr
Contain Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution is a pressing environmental and public health concern these days. The widespread utilisation of single-use plastics, including bottles, bags, and packaging, has significantly contributed to plastic pollution. Discarded plastics from diverse sectors have amassed in landfills and natural environments, intensifying pollution. Industrial activities have also played a substantial role in production, disposal,
Above 71% loans disbursed to service sector in Sudurpashchim
The National Statistics Office (NSO) has estimated that the share of Sudurpashchim Province in the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nepal in the current fiscal year 2023/24 would be 7.13 per cent, up from 7 per cent last year. Similarly, the growth rate of the GDP of this province is estimated to be 3.41 per c
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Monsoon to become more active this week
The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has said that the monsoon has become active in recent days because of the influence of the monsoon trough. The Division under the Department of Hyd
Bolbom Temple in Sainamaina given facelift
The historic Bolbom Temple in Sainamaina Municipality-1 of Rupandehi, which is known as Pashupatinath in western Nepal, has got a new look. With the completion of the first phase of reconstruction, the temple now has an attractive look.
Dutch seek to reignite ‘will to win’
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has called upon his side to rediscover their “will to win” ahead of Tuesday’s Euro 2024 last 16 meeting with Romania. Despite boasting a talented squad, the Netherlands have so far struggled in the tournament.
National conference on painting begins in Bhedetar
The ‘Contemporary Painting National Conference’ has begun in Bhedetar, Dhankuta, under the coordination of the Ministry of Social Development of Koshi Province, in collaboration with the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA).
NASA astronauts will stay at space station longer
Two NASA astronauts will stay longer at the International Space Station as engineers troubleshoot problems on Boeing’s new space capsule that cropped up on the trip there. NASA on Friday did not set a return date until testing on the ground was complete and said the astronauts were safe.
Public debt is manageable: Finance Minister Pun
Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun has ruled out the possibility of Nepal getting entrapped in the debt trap, saying compared to other countries Nepal's public debt is in a manageable situation.