- Sunday, 10 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Lithium can be white gold of energy transition
The automotive industry’s adoption of lithium-ion batteries has turned lithium, a chemical element until now extracted in small amounts, into a strategic resource whose production will only increase.
Jajarkot earthquake victims ask government to build houses for them
Jajarkot earthquake victims have demanded with the government to build houses for them. The 6.4 Richter scale earthquake on November 3 with its epicenter in Ramidanda, Jajarkot has left many without homes. After the immediate presence and response of the government, they have been living in hope of being assisted by the government. The affected individuals have drawn the govern
Unabated domestic violence cases call for social, legal reforms
Menuka (name changed), a 35-year-old woman from Sindhupalchowk, carries the burden of a life woven with agonizing chapters. Married off at 16, her days became a haunting
Shanishchare locals protest over blacktopping delays
Locals of Shanishchare in Morang have obstructed a section of the Gandhi-Manmohan Marga, a road connecting Shanishchare, Gandhi Ashram and Rangeli, as the delay in blacktopping the highway continued.
Bangladesh close in on win against NZ
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed 4-40 to rip through New Zealand’s batting lineup as Bangladesh closed in on a victory in the series-opening test on Friday. New Zealand was reduced to 113-7 at stumps on day 4, chasing a victory target of 332.
Myagdi’s Panchakunda Lake freezes
The Panchakunda Lake in the northern basecamp of Annapurna I in Narchyang, Annapurna Rural Municipality-4, Myagdi, has frozen over. Located at an altitude of 4,195 metres above sea level, all 20,000 square metres of the lake has frozen over. This has delighted visitors who were seen taking pictures of the iced lake on Friday.
Octogenarians give ritual money to establish hospital
A Revolving Fund of Rs. 800,000 has been established to support cancer patients in Aandhikhola Rural Municipality of Syangja district. The family of Krishan Prasad Sastri Poudel of Aadhikhola-3 contributed the money allocated for his Chaurasi Puja (a ritual performed when one reaches the age of 84) to the establishment of the revolving fund.
Trickle-down Effect In Public Procurement
In Nepali public procurement law, the term "trickle-down effect" describes how procurement regulations and practices affect different societal and economic levels. It is a crucial aspect of government ex
Follow Buddha’s teachings: Sherchan
Lumbini Buddhist University (LBU) has completed 18 years of establishment, and, in a programme organised to mark the occasion on Friday, Amik Sherchan, chief of Lumbini Province, said that Buddhist education is essential for the whole world including Nepal. He also called Buddhism a principle and philosophy and urged one and all to follow the Buddha’s teachings.
Chitwan FC earn first victory at Nepal Super League
Chitwan FC earned their first victory at the Nepal Super League by defeating Birgung United FC 2-1 at Dashrath Stadium on Friday. Bimal Gharti Magar and Torric Jebrin scored one goal each as Chitwan eventually bagged a victory in NSL. Chitwan finished their first season winless. Aikins Kyei netted one goal for Birgunj.
First Dalit Queer art exhibition begins
The first Dalit Queer art exhibition titled ‘Jaat Byawastha Ra Yaunikata: Kalamarphat Pratirodha’ (Caste and Queerness Resistance through Art) began at Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) on Thursday.
High Court upholds district court’s order against nine in fake refugee case
The High Court of Patan has upheld the order of the Kathmandu District Court to remand nine persons, including former deputy prime minister and UML leader Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, in the case of the fake Bhutanese refugees.
British film director, researcher Lee Jay honoured
British film director and researcher Lee Jay has been honoured in Bahrabise Municipality-2 , Sindhupalchok district for his support in building a school.
Myanmar's military is losing ground against nationwide attacks
About two weeks into a major offensive against Myanmar's military-run government by an alliance of three well-armed militias of ethnic minorities, an army captain, fighting in a jungle area near the northeastern border with China, lamented that he'd never seen such intense action.
‘Efforts are on to create distrust on economic system’
Acting Prime Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka has said that some interest groups are trying to gain unwanted benefits by showing problems in the economy. He made this remark while addressing the 27th anniversary of the Society of Economic Journalists-Nepal on Friday.
