- Wednesday, 25 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Japan auteur Yamada sticks to exploring the human condition after 90 films
Yoji Yamada has directed 90 films, including "Tora-san," which tops the Guinness World Records for the longest-running movie series starring the same actor. In each of the 48 instalments, beginning in 1969, the hero peddler with a heart of gold falls in love but doesn't get the girl.
Tottenham extend unbeaten run with win against Luton
Tottenham moved to the top of the Premier League after a 1-0 win against Luton on Saturday, despite going down to 10 men. Micky van de Ven’s 52nd-minute goal at Kenilworth Road extended Spurs’ unbeaten league start to eight games, while Yves Bissouma was sent off in first-half added time. The win saw Tottenham move two points clear of defending champion Manchester City, which plays Arsenal on Sunday.
Cumin consumption halves as price goes soaring
With significant increase in the price over the past few months, the consumption of cumin seed (jeera) has dropped drastically. According to the traders, the consumption of cumin seeds has dropped by more than 50 per cent in the past few months after its price soared in the Nepali market. “Consumption of cumin seeds has reduced by almos
Simkot Municipality offers ultrasound, cervical cancer diagnosis services
Humla district’s Simkot Rural Municipality provided cervical cancer diagnosis service in health centres throughout the local level. According to the rural municipality’s Health Section, ultrasound service is also provided to pregnant women to diagnose the condition of fetus.
Eight Books nominated for Pahichan Award
Pahichan Puraskar Kosh (Identity Award Fund) has nominated eight books for Pahichan Award for the year 2079 BS, previous year of Nepali calendar. According to a statement issued by the founder of the prize Naresh Kangmang Rai, a meeting held on Thursday made public the list of the best eight books. The books were selected from the registered ones in the Kosh and were published within the year 2079 BS (mid-April 2022 to mid-April 2023). It is informed that one book from the list will be announced as the winner out of the eight.
Jitiya festival marked
Women from the Madhesi and Tharu communities, including those of Dewanganj Municipality of Sunsari district observed the Jitiya festival. This festival holds a special significance for the women of these communities.
Labour, Poverty Alleviation And Democracy
Democracy flourishes in a well-ordered civic life of people, not in the nuisance of scarcity. On the contrary, poverty is one of the critical barriers to human progress towards freedom. For many years, poverty has been
Challenges Of Rooting Out Corruption
In general term, corruption refers to an unlawful appropriation of money by taking help of law and institutions as tools. It, in our context, is related to monetary value in which someone abuses power and authority in gainin
Local administration of Dhankuta starts market monitoring
With the approach of festivals, including Dashain, local administration Dhankuta has intensified market monitoring. Under the leadership of District Administration Office, Dhankuta, Food Technology and Quality Control Division Office, Cottage and Small Industry Office, Dhankuta and National Consumer Federation, Dhankuta jointly conducted the monitoring.
‘Press meet with elephants in Mechi River’
It is well-known how much damage the Bahundangi Village in Jhapa district has faced over the years because of wild elephants. However, it is also well-known how much effort the authorities have made over the years to mitigate the destruction and help Bahundangi villagers take a sigh of relief. Meanwhile, it has also been argued that the local level should take the in
Nepal bags bronze in women’s Kabaddi
Nepal’s karate player Biplav Lal Shrestha missed a chance to secure a bronze medal, while the women’s kabaddi team managed to win the bronze medal in the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China on Friday. Nepal, however, lost all their matches on the 14th
Garth, Trisha talk working with the Carters for Habitat for Humanity and new music
Two days into Habitat for Humanity’s annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Week Project, hosted by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, and the country legends were feeling the burn.
‘Whales in American waters are losing food’
Whales, dolphins and seals living in U.S. waters face major threats from warming ocean temperatures, rising sea levels and decreasing sea ice volumes associated with climate change, according to a first-of-its-kind assessment.
Power Of Music
We find many elements in music that help us get through—comfort, empowerment, reminiscence, and empathy. And most times, we find empathy in melancholic music. "Sad" music can be comforting. And why is musi
NRB increases maximum share loan limit to Rs. 200 million
Nepal Rastra Bank has increased the share mortgage loan limit. The central bank has revised the unified directive 2079 issued to banks and financial institutions of ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ categories and increased the share mortgage loan limit for both individuals and institutions.
