- Friday, 8 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Nepali women’s football team not to play in Lebanon: ANFA
The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has decided not to send the national women’s football team to Lebanon to participate in the ‘Cedars International Women’s Friendly Tournament’ scheduled from July 10-16 at Rashid Karami International in the city of Tripoli.
Tropical storm swirls toward Caribbean
Tropical Storm Beryl chugged toward the southeast Caribbean on Saturday and could strengthen into the year's first hurricane before reaching Barbados late Sunday. A hurricane watch was issued for B
Paddy Day marked across country
Asar 15 (June 29) is a significant day for the people coming together to honour and appreciate the hard work of farmers and the importance of agriculture in Nepal. Dhan Diwas or ‘Paddy Day’ is a special occasion that highlights the deep-rooted connection between farmers and the land, and vital food security.
Only 41% SEE candidates pass exams in Karnali
The recently published Secondary Education Examination (SEE) results have cast a spotlight on the concerning state of education in Karnali Province, where more than half of the students have failed to qualify for Grade 11.
Climate-friendly tech will be applied in agriculture: PM
Farmers across the country marked the 21st National Paddy Day and Paddy Plantation Festival by planting paddy and savouring Dahi Chiura (curd and beaten rice) on Saturday.
Subsidised fertilisers being traded illegally in Sarlahi
The subsidised fertilisers distributed by the Agricultural Inputs Company Limited in Sarlahi have been found sold in the black market. The AICL has been distributing subsidised fertilisers to farmers through cooperatives. It has been found that there is widespread practice of selling fertilisers in the black market. Barahathawa Municipality of the district has set a price for the cooperatives
Acting chiefs running govt offices in Dadeldhura
Most of the government offices in the Dadeldhura district are operating with the acting heads. The government offices have been functioning under the acting heads in lack of employees as per the quotas including the office chiefs. More than four dozen government offices are in Dadeldhura, and many of them have been running without office chiefs.
Nepalis' Perennial Struggles For Aspiring Society
The impacts of modernity, democracy and human rights have spurred the aspiration of Nepali society for justice and intrepid fight against fate and blind determinism. Individuals’ imperative of progress is closely
Adopt Yoghurt Culture To Enrich Health
Food nourishes the human body and ensures wellness. In Nepal, where culinary heritage embodies cultural legacy, the significance of some food transcends its nutritional aura. A classic example is Yoghurt, a symbol of sanctity here. From being inscribed in the age-old religious texts to its modern-day validation as a superfood, it has always been held in high regard. Each year on Asar 15 as per the Bikram Sambat cale
Shooting of Swikar begins
The shooting of Swikar, a feature film, has begun in Nepalgunj following its auspicious launch. Krishna GC, the producer, highlighted that the film was a collaborative effort between local entities Sagarmatha Gantabya Media and Sagarmatha English Boarding School.
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Mango fair organised in Bateshwor
A one-day mango fair was organised at Bateshwor Rural Municipality on Friday. To promote local mangoes, the mango fair was organised near the Health Chowki in Bateshwor Rural Municipality-1, Chitrapur.
Sarlahi settlements submerge after heavy monsoon rains
Most parts of Sarlahi district were submerged because of the heavy monsoon rains on Friday. Floods wreaked havoc in dozens of settlements. Locals have reported that the transportation s
Sushant KC is set to perform in New York
Singer Sushant KC and The Bangers are all set to perform in New York City as a part of their world tour. They will enthrall fans with his famous songs at Palladium Times Square, New York.
Russia warns it can take unspecified measures in response to US drone flights over Black Sea
Russia's Defense Minister ordered officials to prepare a “response” to U.S. drone flights over the Black Sea, the ministry said Friday, in an apparent warning that Moscow may take forceful action to ward off the American reconnaissance aircraft.
Psychology Of Silence
Despite the fact that human beings spend a great deal of time talking, it is an activity we tend not to think about very much. It is, in fact, one of the defining features of being a human being. However, it is remarkable how often talking becomes delinked from communication.