Editorial
A Vote for Change, a Test for RSP
A Vote for Change, a Test for RSP
The RSP’s sweeping victory reflects Nepali voters’ desire for change, while the next five years will test the party’s ability to deliver on its promises and reshape the nation’s political landscape.
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal’s HoR polls Peaceful but structural gaps persist: ANFREL
Nepal’s HoR polls Peaceful but structural gaps persist: ANFR...
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) has released an interim report on Nepal’s 2026 House of Representatives elections, describing the voting as largely peaceful and orderly despite the country’s politically transitional and polarized environment following September 2025 upheava...
Mar 08, 2026
WORLD
War in the Middle East: latest developments
War in the Middle East: latest developments
US-Israeli strikes on fuel depots around Tehran have temporarily halted distribution, while explosions were also reported in Yazd, Tehran, and Isfahan provinces. Iran’s clerical body has selected a successor for its supreme leader, though the name remains undisclosed, with Israel warning it wi...
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
RSP's Kharel elected from Dolakha
RSP's Kharel elected from Dolakha
Jagadish Kharel of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has been elected to the House of Representatives (HoR) from Dolakha.
Mar 08, 2026
SOCIETY
Observation report raises concerns over accessibility at polling centres
Observation report raises concerns over accessibility at pol...
What does the report say from gender, disability, and inclusion perspectives?
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
Meaningful and quality participation of women must be ensured: PM Karki
Meaningful and quality participation of women must be ensure...
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, PM Karki noted that many women are still deprived of quality education, basic healthcare, dignified employment, and representation in leadership positions.
Mar 08, 2026
WORLD
China FM blasts Middle East war, urges US to manage ties
China FM blasts Middle East war, urges US to manage ties
China's top diplomat condemned on Sunday the war in the Middle East and urged the United States to iron out its differences with Beijing. Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a press conference in the Chinese capital that the war, which was sparked by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, "should never have...
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
Rabi Lamichhane should lead next govt: Harka Sampang
Rabi Lamichhane should lead next govt: Harka Sampang
“Since the people have already made their choice, everyone must accept it. However, it would be better if the government is led by Rabi. The leadership must respond and give time to questions raised by the public in Parliament; otherwise, there will be chaos,” he wrote on social media.
Mar 08, 2026
WORLD
US, Israel hit five oil sites in and near Tehran: official
US, Israel hit five oil sites in and near Tehran: official
"Last night, four oil depots and a petroleum products transport centre in Tehran and the Alborz were attacked by enemy aircraft," the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company, Keramat Veyskarami, told state TV.
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
EC withholds announcement of Dhanusha-1 results, awaits SC ruling
EC withholds announcement of Dhanusha-1 results, awaits SC r...
Election Commission (EC) has directed that the vote count for Dhanusha-1 in the House of Representatives election not be announced immediately, pending a final decision from the Supreme Court.
Mar 08, 2026