- Wednesday, 3 June 2026
The Rising Nepal
RTI Curbs Corruption
Corruption is the abuse of delegated power and authority for private gains. As corruption is a chronic disease, it blemishes every society and economy. With its many manifestations, corruption thrives at the expense of rule of law, transparency,
Benefits Of Chia Seeds
Chia seeds (or "Spanish sage") are a relative "newbie" in the Russian market, and they come from South America. All over the world, this product is recognised as very beneficial to health. Chia is very similar to poppy seeds visually and in texture. Nutritionist Anastasia Kostomakha shares the benefits of this superfood with readers.
Lyles new king of the 100m, Cheptegei undisputed ruler of the 10k
Noah Lyles stormed to victory to win the 100m world title on Sunday and then set his sights on a third successive 200m crown, something Joshua Cheptegei achieved in the 10,000m. Lyles, the charismatic 26-year-old American who has battled depression, had said he was mentally in a good place coming into the world championships in Budapest. It showed as he clocked 9.83sec -- the fastest 100m time of the year.
Adele reveals quitting coffee was harder, it gave her horrible migraines
Adele has opened up on her caffeine addiction, saying that calling quits on coffee is even tougher than giving up weed which has left her with a horrible migraine. This has increased her withdrawal by a great margin causing her a lot of pain, though belting out hits on stage has made it easier to deal with the whole mess.
Global food security at risk due to rice shortages, high prices
Francis Ndege isn't sure if his customers in Africa's largest slum can afford to keep buying rice from him. Prices for rice grown in Kenya soared a while ago because of higher fertilizer prices and a yearslong drought in the Horn of Africa that has reduced production. Cheap rice imported from India had filled the gap, feeding many of the hundreds of thousands of residents in Nairobi's Kibera slum who survive on less than $2 a day. But that is changing. The price of a 25-kilogram (55-pound) bag of rice has risen by a fifth since June. Wholesalers are yet t
Japan govt makes final plea to fisheries for Fukushima plant water release
Japanese government officials sought understanding from fisheries groups Monday for the impending release of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea and pledged to support their livelihoods throughout the process that will take decades.
Amended Ad regulation aims transparency
The government has amended the Advertising Regulation 2077 after five months rigorous discussion, which was led by the Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, and facilitated by the Advertising Board Nepal.
Japan PM visits Fukushima plant to highlight safety
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a brief visit to the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant on Sunday to highlight the safety of an impending release of treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, a divisive plan that his government wants to start soon despite protests at home and abroad.
Nepalis being robbed while returning from India
India is a major destination for many poor individuals in Nepal looking for a job. However, there have been several instances when Nepalis returning home from India with some hard-earned money are being robbed.
NRB to issue treasury bills worth Rs. 6.23 billion
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is issuing treasury bills worth Rs. 6.23 billion on Tuesday. Monetary Management Department under the central bank is going to issue 91-day and 346-day treasury bills in order to obtain internal debt on behalf of the government.
Spain crowned Women’s World Cup champions
Spain won the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history with skipper Olga Carmona sweeping in the only goal for a deserved 1-0 victory over England in Sunday's final. In front of a crowd of nearly 76,000 at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Spain were the more accomplished side and had more chances, including missing a second-half penalty.
Kalinga Literary Festival to be held
The second edition of Kalinga Literary Festival is scheduled to be held from September 1 to 3 in Kathmandu. Organised jointly by Yashaswi Pragya Pratisthan, Nepal and Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) of India, this global event is set to host writers from countries including Nepal, India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Guatemalans head to presidential polls
After a tumultuous campaign, Guatemalans head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president, hoping that the country's next leader will provide relief from rising prices and get a handle on crime and corruption.
476 beds free in two Chitwan hospitals
Following the directive of the federal and provincial governments, 476 beds have been made free for use in two hospitals of Chitwan district. Patients in Bharatpur Hospital and Bakulahar Hospital need not pay for using a bed any more.
Sweden sees opportunity to grow its young wine industry
It’s mid-afternoon in late summer and a fresh North Sea breeze blows through the vines at Kullabergs Vingård, a vineyard and winery at the vanguard of producers seeking to redefine what Swedish wine can be.
