- Sunday, 10 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
South Asian symposium on microbial ecology concludes
The Second South Asian Symposium on Microbial Ecology, held in Dhulikhel, Nepal, saw the participation of nearly 200 senior, mid-level, and early-career microbial ecologists from various South Asian countries and beyond. This international symposium, organized by the Microbial Ecology Netw
'It hurts', says Buttler as champions England crash out
England skipper Jos Buttler admitted that "it hurts" to see his defending champions knocked out of the Cricket World Cup. England were defeated by 33 run by arch-rivals Australia on Saturday to suffer a sixth loss in seven games at the tournament.
Search, rescue works complete in Rukum West
The search and rescue operations have been completed in Rukum West. The District Administration Office in Rukum West informed that they are working to provide relief and rehabilitation to the earthquake victims after the completion of the search and rescue operation.
Russian attacks wound at least 14 people in Ukraine
Russian attacks in Ukraine wounded at least 14 civilians over the past day, officials said Saturday, as the president of the European Union's executive arm returned to the Ukrainian capital to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Expedite Quake Relief
Nepalis have once again been haunted by an earthquake, reviving the painful memory of Gorkha quake eight years ago. An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale rattled Jajarkot and Rukum (West) Friday night, killing at least 157 people and injuring over 256. Epicentred at Ramidanda, Barekot Rural Municipality–1 of Jajarkot, the temblor hit almost at midnight (11.47 pm) and caused the lo
Seed Banks Keep Diversity
An old economic adage warns: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” But when it comes to agricultural production and securing the global food supply, we are doing just that. We are relying on wheat,
100 per cent Humla children administered Vitamin A
Every child across Humla district was given vitamin A under the national campaign. According to health officials, the campaign concluded successfully in all 44 wards of the seven local levels of the district.
KU introduces first Hydrogen Car in Nepal
The Kathmandu University (KU) has introduced the 'Hydrogen Car' for the first time in Nepal. The university has brought the hydrogen-fuelled car – made by Hyundai in Korea – with the help of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC).
Oman stun Nepal in Super Over to clinch title
Oman stunned Nepal in a thrilling Super Over in front of thousands of partisan crowd at TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur to lift the trophy of the ICC T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifiers on Sunday.
Bhim Birahi Rai’s poem awarded at the National Poetry festival
Bhim Birahi Rai of Sunsari won first place at the 32nd National Poetry Festival 2023 and the Kavi Bimal Gurung Kriti Puraskar 2022 ceremony organised by the Bimal Gurung Memorial Library in Dharan.
Taplejung uplands receive snowfall
The high mountainous areas in Taplejung district have received snowfall following rain on Saturday evening. Locals reported that areas such as Paktanglung Rural Municipality-6, Lelep, Ghunsa, Phale, Olangchungola-7, Yangma and some other places received snowfall. Likewise, snowfall occurred in the higher regions, including Mamankhe of Sirijangha Rural Municipality-6, Yamfudin-
Visit helpful to promote US investment in Nepal: Saud
Minister for Foreign Affairs NP Saud has said that his visit to the United States of America will help promote American investment in the field of information technology in Nepal in the days to come.
Balaha cultural evening to be held, Promod Kharel to perform
A ‘Balaha cultural evening’ is set to take place in Inaruwa, Sunsari, targeting the upcoming festival of Tihar. The Latidevi Women’s Group of Inaruwa Municipality, Balaha -5 and the Nepal Dhanuk Society have successfully completed the preparations for this event. Pramod Kumar Mandal, the project coordinator, said that the primary goal of the Balaha cultural evening is to preserve the language, culture, and traditions of the community.
Stage set for conflict at COP28 with mixed response to outcome of key climate talks
Tense negotiations at the final meeting on a climate-related loss and damages fund — an international fund to help poor countries hit hard by a warming planet — ended Saturday in Abu Dhabi, with participants agreeing that the World Bank would temporarily host the fund for the next four years.
NRB begins sale of gold, silver coins
Nepal Rastra Bank has started selling gold coins (asarfi) and silver medallion coins from Sunday targeting the upcoming Tihar festival. The Mint Division of Nepal Rastra Bank has started the sale of 10-gram and 25-gram silver coins and 2.5-, 5- and 10-gram gold coins.
