- Monday, 11 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Run Birthing Centres
Nepal's commitment to the Safe Motherhood and Newborn Health (SMNH) Road Map 2030 is a significant stride towards the well-being of mothers and newborns. Aligned with the Sustainable Develop
Tussle Over Territory
As Hamas militants launched lethal missiles on Israel weeks ago, Israel gravely stated that it was now at war with Hamas. With Israel retaliating furiously, the death toll has risen to thousands. As such, the dispute
Adult literacy class enables women to sign documents
Recently, Urmila Sada, a 50-year-old resident of Musahar settlement in Pachharwa, Shahidnagar Municipality-5, Dhanusha, chose signature over thumbprint while signing documents and accessing financial services.
Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati takes women’s award
The list reads 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and now 2023. Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year.
Sajja climbs Jugal Peak-5 with the slogan ‘Women in Arts’
Sajja Chaulagain, a renowned singer and winner of Nepal Idol Season 3, recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully conquering 5933-metre-tall Jugal Peak-5.
Southern California wildfire prompts evacuation order for thousands
A wildfire fueled by gusty Santa Ana winds ripped through rural land southeast of Los Angeles on Monday, forcing about 4,000 people from their homes, fire authorities said. The so-called Highland Fire erupted at about 12:45 p.m. in dry, brushy hills near the unincorporated Riverside County hamlet of Aguanga.
Godawari flower competition begins
The 16th Godawari (Chrysanthemum) Flower’s Competition has kicked off at Jawalakhel, Lalitpur. With the Tihar and Chhath festivals around the
Timber replaced by concrete in home construction
Wooden houses were once an iconic feature of Nepal's villages, be it the lower hills or the plains, rural areas across the country used to have cosy wooden homes, with walls made colourful with clay and mud, and artistically carved struts and columns.
Nepal seeks enhanced US support on trade, IT
Nepal has sought enhanced level of support from the United States in the areas of trade and investment, market access for Nepali goods, food security and information technology sector.
Shooting of Anjila begins
Shooting of ‘Anjila’, a film inspired by life of Anjila Tumbapo Subba, the celebrated goalkeeper of the women's national football team, has begun. The inaugural shooting was held at Aitabare, Anjila’s hometown in Ilam, on Monday.
Gaindahawa Lake gets new look
After its reconstruction, Gaindahawa Lake of Gaidahawa in Rupandehi district has now a new look. The lake located about 12 kilometres north of Lumbini is also listed as a world wetland area.
Atletico overtake Barca with comfortable Alaves win
Atletico Madrid eased to a 2-1 win over Alaves on Sunday to rise above champions Barcelona to third in La Liga. After league leaders Real Madrid beat the Ca
Exhibition of paintings drawn by disabled begins
A three-day painting exhibition "Our Creation" began at the hall of Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in Kathmandu on Monday. Paintings drawn by disabled people from Nepal and Japan are put in display.
Cornell Univ sends police to Jewish centre after violent messages
Cornell University administrators dispatched campus police to a Jewish centre after threatening statements appeared on a discussion board Sunday. Cornell President Martha E. Pollack issued a statement explaining there were a series of "horrendous, antisemitic messages" threatening violence against the university's Jewish community, specifically naming the address of the Centre for Jewish Living.
Banana farmers doing brisk business ahead of Chhath
Local farmers in Sunsari have started selling bananas from their banana farms three weeks before the Chhath festival. The banana business has boomed in local markets. Bananas and their bunches must be offered during the Chhath festival. The sales of bananas have increased in Sunsari district, the traders said.
