- Friday, 8 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Local government working to preserve various original languages in Banke
The local government in Banke has launched an initiative to protect the endangered original languages that are at risk due to declining usage. Khajura Rural Municipality in the district has intensified conservation efforts by focusing on preserving various original languages that are on the verge of disappearing. Dumbar Bk, the Rural Municipality’s Chairman, mentioned that they conducted training sessions in the native languages of indigenous communities across all wards.
Heavy bombardment continues in Gaza City's Shujaiya district
Sunday marked the fourth day of heavy fighting in Gaza City's Shujaiya district. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled the devastated area as Israeli forces reported they had eliminated several targets, located weapons and conducted raids on booby-trapped compounds.
National convention of Unified Socialist opens in capital
The 10th national convention of the CPN (Unified Socialist) kicked off in Kathmandu on Sunday. Party chair Madhav Kumar Nepal inaugurated the five-day national convention. Nepal said his party was moving ahead abiding by democratic spirit and values. He also said that
Yarsagumba is in crisis due to climate change
The impact of climate change has a direct bearing on the high-altitude pastures in the Himalayan region. The valuable herbs like yarsagumba found in Nepal's Himalayan areas are beginning to disappear d
BRI In Spotlight Once Again
As Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda told the parliament that the government would soon sign an agreement on implementing the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), lawmakers started to speak for and
Destigmatising Medical Abortion
Medical abortion has been a topic of considerable ethical, medical, and political debate and is more than a healthcare procedure. In fact, it is a pivotal issue reflecting broader societal values about auto
Pilgrims visiting Kailash Mansarovar via Taklakot increase
The number of pilgrims visiting Kailash Mansarovar from Hilsa via Taklakot in China has increased lately. The Hilsa border, which remained closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was reopened by the Chinese government last year. Since then, tourists visiting Kailash Mansarovar via this route have increased.
A book talk programme on Seasons Of The Divine organised
A book talk on Seasons Of The Divine was organised at Nepal Academy on June 28, Friday. Prof. Dr Arun Gupto, author of the book, schol
Landslides claim at least 9 in different districts
At least nine people have died, and several others have been injured in landslides across various districts of the country within past 24 hours. Continuous rainfall caused five deaths in Gulmi, two in Syangja, and two in Baglung within the period.
Students sell firewood to manage household expenses
Students of Kailash Secondary School in Simkot Rural Municipality-7 are compelled to collect and sell firewood to manage their studies and household expenses. Due to the poor economic conditions, students are compelled to collect firewood from nearby jungles and sell the collected firewood in Simkot, the district headquarters. Pushkal BK, studying in Grade 8, said that th
SEE Through Results
Results of the Secondary Education Examinations (SEE) 2024 are out. Only 47.86 per cent of the students made it through the exams. Over 52 per cent have been categorised as 'non-graded', meaning that they cannot get
Flawed IT Teaching
One of the professors, whose class I attend regularly, often points out students from an IT background to ask questions related to technology. His assumption is that IT students are shrewd with technology and
Best farmers awarded in Karnali
Chief Minister Best Farmer Award has been given to three farmers of the district for this year. On the occasion of the 21st National Paddy Day,
13 community schools in Tanahun, 3 in Humla have zero pass rate
The recently published Secondary Education Examination (SEE) results have revealed a concerning trend in the education sector, with over half of the examinees nationwide disqualified to study grade 11.
Comedian Kiran KC marks his birthday by honouring artistes
Comedian Kiran KC marked his birthday by honouring artistes, social workers and a journalist on Saturday. Comedian KC has been marking his birthday every year by inviting artistes and others on Asar 15 for the last 12 years.