- Monday, 25 August 2025
The Rising Nepal
'Press freedom soul of democracy'
President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said that there can be no institutional development of democracy without freedom of expression and freedom of press. Speaking at the National Journalism Award and Senior Journalist Felicitation Ceremony organized on the occasion of the 7th National Journalism Day 2079 BS, she said that the press in Nepal has played an important role in the transformation of the society. "Responsible journalism is indispensable in democracy. The press must work to provide accurate facts and information to people," President Bhandari said.
Achham voters in confusion over how to cast vote
Voters in Achham district are in confusion over how to cast vote in the upcoming local-level elections. That’s because they haven’t been taught that by the concerned authorities yet. Unaware about the right way to vote, many voters there fear that their votes may turn out to be invalid. Even the candidates who went on a house-to-house campaign to request for votes also did not tell them how to cast their votes, said the locals.
Beyonce receives first-ever Daytime Emmy Award nomination
Beyonce received her first Daytime Emmy nomination for the upbeat track she wrote for her mom Tina Knowles-Lawson’s Facebook Watch show. The 40-year-old singer was recognized in the outstanding original song category for her 90’s sitcom-inspired tune, Talks With Mama Tina Theme Song, which debuted in December. Despite earning eight Primetime Emmy nominations since 2013, the mom-of-three has yet to take home one of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ prestigious trophies.
‘Doctor Strange 2’ star Olsen on how Johansson taught her to be a superhero
Actress Elizabeth Olsen’s character Wanda Maximoff in the ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ is at her most complex, as her relationship with the title character essayed by English star Benedict Cumberbatch, grows more tangled over the course of the film. However, Olsen, whose portrayal of the mystical Scarlet Witch has made her a consistent MCU fan favourite, says that no matter what Wanda goes through, she’ll continue to defend the character, reports ‘Variety’.
Exemplary implementation of poll code of conduct in Narainapur
Narainapur Rural Municipality, in Banke district, has seen exemplary implementation of election code of conduct among all the local bodies in the district. Resham Acharya, the Returning Election Officer in the municipality, said that the local body had conducted several election campaigns lawfully. “The status of implementation of law here is better than any other municipality for the nearing local polls,” he said. He added that the parties and candidates were working hard to ensure full compliance of the code of conduct and that he was happy to see the code of conduct being obeyed properly. “Other local bodies, however, have violated the code of conduct.”
Election campaign intensifies in Banke
The election campaign of the Muslim community in Nepalgunj intensified after the end of Eid, major festival of the community. Candidates in different wards have been engaged in a fast-paced campaign to win over voters by visiting their homes. They have intensified the propaganda by forming groups, resulting in a hot election atmosphere. Regardless of the blistering heat, the candidates and their supporters seem to be busy campaigning even in the scorching afternoon sun. They are seen carrying umbrellas, holding water bottles in their hands and washing their faces with water.
Crop insurance not included in election manifestoes
Farmers in Sankhuwasabha have been facing loss of millions of rupees due to damage of crops caused by various natural calamities. Even though crops worth millions of rupees are destroyed every year, no one has paid attention to crop insurance. While the election activities are on the rise in the district, the manifestoes of the political parties do not even include the crop insurance scheme.
Vegetable prices declining, but still expensive for consumers
The price of vegetables, which has been skyrocketing for the past few months, has started declining lately. With the beginning of the season of vegetable production in Nepal, the price of green vegetables has started declining in the market after a long time, said traders of Kalimati Market. According to the traders of Kalimati Fruit and Vegetable Market Development Board (KFVMDB), the prices of green vegetables have fallen by around 40 to 50 per cent in the last two weeks. Vegetable trader at Kalimati Market Bhagawan Chandra Upreti said that the price of vegetables has come down in the market due to the improvement in their supply and reduction in consumption as well.
Candidates make common commitment to develop Nepalgunj as herbal processing hub
Nepalgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industry has received signatures of all six mayoral candidates of Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City to make Nepalgunj a prosperous city. Amid a function organised here on Saturday, Prashant Bista, mayoral candidate of Nepali Congress, Pashupati Dayal Mishra of CPN-UML, Nandalal Baishya of RPP, Abhay Basnet of RPP-N, Independent Dinesh Thapa and Bikas Bahadur Singh have signed a 12-point commitment letter.
Don't use others' flags, symbols: EC
The Election Commission has warned to take action against those candidates and parties found using flags and election symbols of other parties during the electoral campaign for local level elections. Issuing a statement, EC’s Spokesperson Saligram Sharma Poudel said the commission's attention had been drawn to the complaints of candidates using the flags and election symbols of political parties not related to them during the election campaign.
Number of candidates highest in Madhesh Province
Madhesh Province has the highest number of candidates vying for the various posts in the forthcoming local level election to be held on May 13. According to the Election Commission (EC), a total of 145,007 candidates are contesting polls for various posts in the upcoming local level elections from across the country. Of these, Madhes Province has the highest number of candidates with 40,924. The number of candidates in the province is almost double that of other provinces, as per the data provided by the EC.
Poll Expense Cap For A Level Playing Field
As Nepal heads to local polls, slated for May 13, electioneering has picked up throughout the country. The candidates vying for various posts at their respective local bodies have now been involved in a door-to-door campaign, asking for votes from voters. Many central level leaders of different political parties have a busy schedule these days, attending mass rallies and mass meetings held in various parts, in their bid to boost the chances of party candidates' victory in the polls. The major political parties that have formed their alliances have done their utmost to win elections at local units. A victory in the upcoming polls will consolidate the parties' opportunity to win the provincial and federal parliamentary elections, due in six/seven months. However, the rebel party candidates belonging to all political parties have turned the present elections into an interesting battle. Election periods noneth
Strive For Prevention Of Malaria
Malaria affects millions of people in low- and middle-income countries. It has impaired economic growth, child development, learning, health, and productivity, causing a huge economic loss. Malaria is a serious condition and sometimes it produces life-threatening complications. It is caused by a parasite that spreads to humans through mosquitoes. Malaria is still common in tropical and subtropical countries and millions of people are at risk of contracting it.
Capital's waste transported with security escorts
Garbage transportation, which has been blocked since April 24, started on Saturday. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), along with the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force, has normalised the transportation of garbage. According to Sarita Rai, acting head of the Environment and Agriculture Department of KMC, this is the third time that the locals have blocked the transportation of garbage by demanding road construction.
What they wore: Clothes spotlight sex abuse
Clotheslines with billowing linens and long dresses are a common sight on the off-grid farms of Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County, home to the nation’s largest Amish settlement. For many tourists they’re as iconic a part of Amish Country’s bucolic scenery as the rural lanes and wooden bridges. But for two days in late April, a clothesline with a different purpose was strung in a small indoor exhibit here. Hanging from it were 13 outfits representing the trauma of sexual assault suffered by members of the Amish, Mennonite and similar groups, a reminder that the modest attire they require, particularly of women and girls, is no protection
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