- Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Jigyasu's Agnispandan, Bibas Aama released
Kalpana Paudel Jigyasu's poetry collection Agnispandan was launched, and the song Bibas Aama was released at a programme held in Nepalgunj on Saturday. The event featured the launch of Paudel’s poetry collection and the release of the song by Prof. Dr Krishna Prasad Ghimire, former member secretary of the Nepal Academy, Sanat Regmi, academician Mahananda Dhakal, former academician Hari Prasad Timilsina and Narendra Jung Peter.
Clean drinking water reaches remote Chure settlements
Drinking water has been supplied to most remote settlements in the Chure region of Harion Municipality-1, Sarlahi. In villages where locals had long been compelled to depend on contaminated water from rivers and streams, drinking water is now provided through lift irrigation systems and solar-powered boreholes. Ward Chairperson Tomba Bahadur Tamang stated that in the fiscal year 2025/26 alone, drinking water facilities have been extended to over 200 households across four settlements in Ward No.1 of Harion. According to him, ‘one house, one tap’ has been implemented in 36 households in Thami Tole, 30 households in Beldanda, 150 households in Bhokteni, and 13 households in Gamadi Kuna.
Sarkegad locals forced to cross Karnali River by Tuin
Residents of Sarkegad Rural Municipality 2 and 3 in the mid-region of Humla district are still compelled to cross the Karnali River using a Tuin (rope crossing), as no alternative bridge has been restored so far. Locals have been relying on the risky river crossing after a wooden bridge built over the Karnali River a year ago was swept away during floods in July last year, with no replacement structure constructed since then. Local resident of Rip village, Janak Phadera, said that people have been continuously using the Tuin built at Khadikhet of Sarkegad Rural Municipality-6 for the past year.
Gold price up by Rs. 20,500 per tola
The price of gold in the domestic market surged sharply by Rs. 20,500 per tola on Sunday following an adjustment in customs duty after the government’s recent budget announcement. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA), gold was traded at Rs. 311,100 per tola on Sunday, up from Rs. 290,600 per tola on Friday. Senior Vice-President of FENEGOSIDA, Diyesh Ratna Shakya, said the sharp increase
NCC upbeat about budget
The Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has stated that although the budget for the fiscal year 2026/27 is somewhat ambitious, the economy could gain the desired momentum if it is implemented effectively.
Farmers thrive in mushroom, grain production
Two farmers from Madhes Province have earned national recognition for their remarkable achievements in mushroom and food grain production, demonstrating how modern technology, commercial thinking and hard work can transform agriculture into a successful enterprise. Bidya Devi Mahato from Mahottari and Shailendra Kumar Yadav from Siraha have emerged as inspiring examples of agricultural success after being honoured as outstanding farmers. Their achievements have become a source of motivation for many across Madhes.
Ghimire: Biratnagar’s silent sentinel against snakes
When the city of Biratnagar falls asleep at night, Shambhu Ghimire rarely does. While most residents rest safely in their beds, the municipal police assistant inspector remains on alert, ready for a call that could come at any hour, often from a terrified voice reporting, “Sir, please help, there is a snake in my bed!” For the past three years, Ghimire has become the unofficial lifeline between dangerous reptiles and frightened citizens. Working under Biratnagar Metropolitan City, he has dedicated himself to snake rescue operations that now define both his professional duty and personal sacrifice. “I cannot sleep after the phone rings,” he says. “I think there might be children, elderly peop
Will build nation, RSP general secretary says
Inaugurating the first convention of the RSP Bharatpur Metropolitan Committee in Chitwan on Saturday, Shah said that his party was committed to working as per the promises made to the people, adding that the upcoming fiscal year's budget was unveiled in line with the party's election commitment paper.
Civic supremacy, NC's first priority: President Thapa
President of Nepali Congress (NC), Gagan Kumar Thapa, has said that civic supremacy is the key priority of his party and that it continues to advocate for the causes of people.
Sudurpaschim Province Govt working on second five-year plan
With the decision, the draft will be tabled at the council of ministers of the province. The draft is prepared by the Provincial Policy and Planning Commission for the fiscal years 2083/84 BS to 2087/88 BS.
Yonggi Poudel clinches YTTM Table Tennis Championship
Nepal's Yonggi Poudel has won the title of the YTTM Table Tennis Championship held in South Korea under the international training camp.
‘MOFA Mitra’ mobile app launched for online consular service
Launching the mobile app developed by the Department of Consular Services here today, he expressed confidence that the app would be effective in making public services more convenient and citizen-friendly.
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'Chemical fertilizers to be distributed on scientific bases'
The Ministry is distributing fertilizers based on the ratio of their cultivable land area and production in order not to allow shortage of chemical fertilizers.
