Israeli documentary wins first prize at Nepal Cultural International Film Festival
The Israeli documentary Gimpel the Fool Returns to Poland, directed by renowned actor and filmmaker Howard Rypp, won First Prize at the 7th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2026, in recognition of its outstanding cinematic excellence, powerful storytelling, artistic merit, and meaningful contribution to global cinema.
Inspired by the short story Gimpel the Fool by late Nobel Laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer, the film generated significant interest and discussion, particularly around the author’s life, legacy, and the film’s exploration of Jewish history and the Holocaust.
Rypp—founder of Nefesh Theatre—visited Nepal to represent Israel through the documentary.
The Embassy of Israel in Kathmandu facilitated special screenings of the documentary at Dibyabhumi Multiple College and Imperial World School in Kathmandu.
Students and faculty members attended the screenings in Rypp’s presence, where he shared insights into the film’s background, themes, creative process, and historical context.
Through such programs , the Embassy of Israel continues to promote cross-cultural understanding and strengthen people-to-people ties between Israel and Nepal.
Senior British Army officer Elvis in Kathmandu
A senior British Army officer arrived in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
Lieutenant General Michael Richard Elvis of the British Army arrived in Kathmandu this afternoon.
He came to Nepal to participate in a program of the Royal Gurkha Rifles.
According to a source, he arrived in Nepal in coordination with the British Embassy in Kathmandu.
His team includes three British Army officers.
Lieutenant General Elvis is currently serving as Commander Field Army.
SIA introduces wide-body flights
Singapore Airlines plans to operate two weekly wide-body flights between Singapore and Kathmandu from March 4 to 24 April, 2026, boosting capacity during Nepal’s spring season. Operating on Wednesdays and Fridays, the wide-body aircraft offers 337 seats, including fully-flat Business Class beds, enhanced Economy Class seating, KrisWorld entertainment with over 1,900 options, and unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi for eligible customers. The move supports increased spring travel demand, benefiting Nepalese returning home, outbound holiday travelers, and international visitors arriving for the peak trekking season.
Leopard found dead in Makawanpur
A leopard was found dead on the bank of Mahalaxmi stream located at Thaha Municipality-9 in Makawanpur district.
Locals informed police after they saw the dead leopard on Monday evening.
Soon after getting the information, a team deployed from Chitlang Area Police Office managed the body of leopard at Godamchour in presence of chairperson and office-bearers of Margin Community Forest Users’ Committee, local people's representatives and locals, said Spokesperson of the District Police Office, Pushkar Bogati.
Police said that they are looking into the case. .
