WORLD

Russian strikes kill five in Ukraine: regional authorities

Russian strikes kill five in Ukraine: regional authorities

Sirens wailed overnight in nearly all of the country, as the attacks killed two people in the Poltava region, with Zapor...

Sirens wailed overnight in nearly all of the country, as the attacks killed two people in the Poltava region, with Zapor...

Mar 24, 2026

WORLD

India warns of misuse risk from cheap weight-loss jabs

India warns of misuse risk from cheap weight-loss jabs

The warning comes after patents on semaglutide -- the active ingredient in drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy -- expired o...

The warning comes after patents on semaglutide -- the active ingredient in drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy -- expired o...

Mar 24, 2026

Health

42% of TB patients in Nepal outside treatment; 10.7 million cases globally

42% of TB patients in Nepal outside treatment; 10.7 million cases globally

Observed under the slogan “Yes! We can end TB: National campaign, our contribution,” the day saw awareness p...

Observed under the slogan “Yes! We can end TB: National campaign, our contribution,” the day saw awareness p...

Mar 24, 2026

ECONOMY

Kalanga Hydro opens IPO for locals and migrant workers

Kalanga Hydro opens IPO for locals and migrant workers

The company has allocated 1.4 million shares worth Rs 140 million for local residents at a face value of Rs 100 per shar...

The company has allocated 1.4 million shares worth Rs 140 million for local residents at a face value of Rs 100 per shar...

Mar 24, 2026

SOCIETY

Prohibitory order lifted in Kapilvastu, case filed against six over temple vandalism

Prohibitory order lifted in Kapilvastu, case filed against six over temple vandalism

The District Administration Office announced that the prohibitory order was lifted from 9 am Tuesday after the situation...

The District Administration Office announced that the prohibitory order was lifted from 9 am Tuesday after the situation...

Mar 24, 2026

ECONOMY

Solo trekking now allowed in restricted areas, guide mandatory

Solo trekking now allowed in restricted areas, guide mandatory

Under the previous system, even if a guide was hired, solo travellers were not permitted to enter restricted areas. Tour...

Under the previous system, even if a guide was hired, solo travellers were not permitted to enter restricted areas. Tour...

Mar 24, 2026

SOCIETY

Pak embassy marks 86th National Day with flag hoisting ceremony  in Kathmandu

Pak embassy marks 86th National Day with flag hoisting ceremony  in Kathmandu

President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted the enduring significance of unity and solidarity, saying, “We confronted t...

President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted the enduring significance of unity and solidarity, saying, “We confronted t...

Mar 24, 2026

WORLD

Iran fires new wave of missiles at Israel after denying Trump talks

Iran fires new wave of missiles at Israel after denying Trump talks

Trump's surprise disclosure -- which prompted a positive response from jittery markets and pushed oil prices down -- cam...

Trump's surprise disclosure -- which prompted a positive response from jittery markets and pushed oil prices down -- cam...

Mar 24, 2026

SOCIETY

Climate crisis deepens as Earth’s energy balance breaks down

Climate crisis deepens as Earth’s energy balance breaks down

A report released Monday by the World Meteorological Organization says rising greenhouse gas concentrations are relentle...

A report released Monday by the World Meteorological Organization says rising greenhouse gas concentrations are relentle...

Mar 24, 2026

Market

Gold prices dip as silver rises

Gold prices dip as silver rises

The price of hallmarked gold was set at Rs 273,900 per tola on Tuesday. On Monday, gold had traded at Rs 275,500 per tol...

The price of hallmarked gold was set at Rs 273,900 per tola on Tuesday. On Monday, gold had traded at Rs 275,500 per tol...

Mar 24, 2026