- Friday, 8 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Dengue cases surge in Banke district
: Banke District faces a heightened risk of dengue fever. Health experts warned about a potential dengue outbreak in the district due to a lack of awareness about dengue prevention measures.
PM dismisses rumours about coalition change
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has dismissed the rumours about the changes in the coalition partners. Briefing the meeting of Council of Ministers on Monday, the Prime Minister said that the rumors that there has been an increasing discontent in the ruling coalition are baseless, according to Minister for Communication and Information Technology Rekha Sharma.
Assange Saga Exposes Hypocrisy
After fourteen years of torment—five of them in jail—WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange is finally free. In an apparent understanding behind the curtains, the Australia-born journalist, 52, last week pleaded guilty to violating the US espionage law in exchange for getting credit for the years already served in high security prison. He faced 18 criminal charges in the United States, whose government sought his extradition fr
Prioritise Reforms In School Education
Although Nepal has invested a huge resource in the education sector, its outcomes have not been up to the mark. The underperformance of students who appeared in this year’s Secondary Education Examinatio
Katal village locals unable to plant paddy in absence of water
The National Paddy Day, which is celebrated by the government on 15th day of the Nepali month of Asar, was celebrated by the agricultural knowledge centres of each district, the agricultural units of the municipality and other associations and organistions on Saturday. However, the farmers of Katal village of Inner Madhes could not plant paddy in their field as the underground irriga
'Rato Nadi' depicts women's sentiment
On the sunny afternoon of National Paddy Day in Kathmandu on Saturday, it was the unprecedented occasion for Hong Kong-based Nepali poet Junu Rana. Not only did she make her debut poetry book 'Rato Nadi' public but also received many surprises on the day.
Narainapur locals depend on free health camp for health check-ups
Most of the people in Narainapur Rural Municipality, a remote and highly underdeveloped area in Banke district, have to wait for free health camps to receive proper medical services. Hospitals and health centres in the ru
For India's garbage pickers, a miserable and dangerous job made worse by extreme heat
The putrid smell of burning garbage wafts for miles from the landfill on the outskirts of Jammu in a potentially toxic miasma fed by the plastics, industrial, medical and other waste generated by a city of some 740,000 people. But a handful of waste pickers ignore both the fumes and suffocating heat to sort through the rubbish, seeking anything they can sell to earn at best the equivalent of $4 a day.
Art workshops and exhibition, targeting farmers begins
The ‘Kisan’ (Farmer) watercolour workshop and exhibition, dedicated to ordinary working farmers, has begun at the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in Naxal. Under the initiative of the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts and co-organised by the Nepal Watercolour Society, the workshop and exhibition began on Saturday, on the occasion of Paddy Day. Chancellor of the Academy, Naradamani Hartmchhali, said that they organised the ‘Kisan’ workshop and exhibition to honour agriculture, inspire enthusiasm, and raise awareness a
Memoir of Citizens Bank ex-CEO Bhandari hits market
Afailai Niyalda (Scrutinising Oneself), a memoir of Rajan Singh Bhandari, who has spent over four decades of his life in Nepal’s banking sector, was released amidst a function on Saturday.
Transportation Management Office comes into operation in Banepa
The Transportation Management Office has been established in Banepa of Kavrepalanchowk district. On Saturday, Minister for Labour, Employment and Transportation Management of Bagmati Province Laxman Lamsal inaugurated the new office at a function.
Self-reliance In Food
As the world is passing through the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Nepal’s agriculture, manufacturing and other areas of economy are still lagging behind in embracing cutting-edge technologies for fast, efficient, c
Taming Monsoon Menace
As the monsoon season descends upon Nepal, the nation once again finds itself grappling with the devastating impacts of relentless rainfall. Since the onset of monsoon, floods and landslides have claimed many lives, with many more injured and displaced. The tragic news underscores a pressing reality, Nepal must urgently bolster its disaster preparedness to mitigate the annual havoc wrought by the monso
The glitter of ‘Pote Market’ endures for centuries
The beauty of Kathmandu lies in the pleasure of little discoveries. At every intersection of this ancient city, you will be greeted by the sight of small temples made of wooden and brick structures, with intricately carved windows and doors. On a stroll around the valley, you will come across narrow alleys that lead you to a courtyard where a flock of pigeons circle a gilded stupa. One of these pleasurable discoveries in Kathmandu is the centuries-old “Pote Market”.
End of an era as India faces T20 future without Kohli, Rohit
Indian cricket on Sunday savoured World Cup victory while also coming to terms with the T20 retirements of modern-day greats, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both Rohit and Kohli called time on their T20 careers for India after the cricketing powerhouse edged South Africa to clinch its second T20 World Cup title in Barbados on Saturday. The two batting stalwarts have carried the dreams of a cricket-crazy nation for over 15 years and ended the shortest format at their peak. Kohli's match-winning 76 earned him the player of the final award, and Rohit led the team from the front with three half-centuries in the tournament, in which India remained unbeaten. "It has been so amazing playing with them for so many years. We all will miss them but... this is the best fare