POLITICS

Hearing on Lamichhane's writ scheduled for today

Hearing on Lamichhane's writ scheduled for today

A division bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel would continue hearing on the petitions. 

A division bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel would continue hearing on the petitions. 

Mar 16, 2026

WORLD

Why is the dollar profiting from Middle East war?

Why is the dollar profiting from Middle East war?

The surge in energy prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has significantly strengthened the dollar, parad...

The surge in energy prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has significantly strengthened the dollar, parad...

Mar 16, 2026

WORLD

North Korean leader Kim observes test of rocket launch systems with his daughter

North Korean leader Kim observes test of rocket launch systems with his daughter

The official Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim watched the strike drill involving twelve 600mm-calibre, ultra...

The official Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim watched the strike drill involving twelve 600mm-calibre, ultra...

Mar 16, 2026

WORLD

Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort ships

Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort ships

Energy prices have soared across the world since Iran responded to the US-Israeli campaign by threatening shipping saili...

Energy prices have soared across the world since Iran responded to the US-Israeli campaign by threatening shipping saili...

Mar 16, 2026

POLITICS

EC begins verification as parties submit their PR lawmakers list

EC begins verification as parties submit their PR lawmakers list

The Rastriya Swatantra Party, which secured the highest number of valid votes, has submitted a list of 57 lawmakers in l...

The Rastriya Swatantra Party, which secured the highest number of valid votes, has submitted a list of 57 lawmakers in l...

Mar 16, 2026

OPINION

The Thread of Sanity: Finding My Way Through the Tangles of Yarn

The Thread of Sanity: Finding My Way Through the Tangles of Yarn

The quiet rhythm of knitting and crochet reveals how simple crafts can help people process trauma, restore calm and find...

The quiet rhythm of knitting and crochet reveals how simple crafts can help people process trauma, restore calm and find...

Mar 16, 2026

Editorial

Rumours, Hoarding and the LPG Supply Challenge

Rumours, Hoarding and the LPG Supply Challenge

Cooking gas is a daily necessity, but turning it into a tool for profit during moments of fear and crisis is unacceptabl...

Cooking gas is a daily necessity, but turning it into a tool for profit during moments of fear and crisis is unacceptabl...

Mar 16, 2026

ECONOMY

NOC raises petrol price by Rs 15 per litre, diesel and kerosene by Rs 10

NOC raises petrol price by Rs 15 per litre, diesel and kerosene by Rs 10

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products, citing rising international market rates dri...

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products, citing rising international market rates dri...

Mar 15, 2026

ECONOMY

Negative real interest rate emerges, signaling deep economic slowdown

Negative real interest rate emerges, signaling deep economic slowdown

According to data from Nepal Rastra Bank, the average interest rate on deposits at several commercial banks has fallen t...

According to data from Nepal Rastra Bank, the average interest rate on deposits at several commercial banks has fallen t...

Mar 16, 2026

ECONOMY

Government’s revenue collection falls short, capital spending remains sluggish

Government’s revenue collection falls short, capital spending remains sluggish

The government had set a revenue collection target of Rs 910.20 billion for the period from mid-July 2025 to mid-March 2...

The government had set a revenue collection target of Rs 910.20 billion for the period from mid-July 2025 to mid-March 2...

Mar 16, 2026