SOCIETY
Reconstruction of Kavre section of BP Highway intensified
Reconstruction of Kavre section of BP Highway intensified
The shortest route to link the eastern hilly and southern plains to the federal capital, Kathmandu, was damaged heavily during the monsoon last year. The reconstruction was launched from three sections along the Highway.
Mar 16, 2026
WORLD
Flights temporarily suspended at Dubai's airport following nearby drone incident
Flights temporarily suspended at Dubai's airport following n...
Flights were temporarily suspended at Dubai's airport, previously one of the world's busiest, on Monday after a "drone-related incident" sparked a fire nearby, city authorities said. The Emirati defence ministry later said its air defence systems were intercepting a wave of Iranian drones and m...
Mar 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Daily turnover significantly falls to Rs 11.97 billion as NEPSE nosedives by 26.07 points
Daily turnover significantly falls to Rs 11.97 billion as NE...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday declines 26.07 points to close at 2,798.83 points.
Mar 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Transport operators demand immediate fare adjustment after fuel price hike
Transport operators demand immediate fare adjustment after f...
The FNNTE issued a statement expressing serious concern after Nepal Oil Corporation raised fuel prices effective Sunday night. Diesel prices were increased by Rs 10 per litre and petrol by Rs 15 per litre.
Mar 16, 2026
POLITICS
13 RSP central committee members become PR lawmakers
13 RSP central committee members become PR lawmakers
A total of 13 central committee members of the Rastriya Swatantra Party have been selected as proportional representation (PR) lawmakers in the House of Representatives. Among those chosen, 11 are women and two are men
Mar 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Inisha BK murder case: Protesters continue to demand justice (photo feature)
Inisha BK murder case: Protesters continue to demand justice...
Protesters marched with slogans demanding justice, including “Give justice to Inisha” and “Hang the rapists.” The demonstration was organized by the Dalit Gen-Z Alliance.
Mar 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Youth club holds demonstration in Kakarvitta demanding justice to Inisha BK
Youth club holds demonstration in Kakarvitta demanding justi...
School students, teachers, human rights activists, representatives from various organisations and media persons joined the protest rally. The participants carried placards that read 'Let's stop murder and violence', ' where the daughter is scared, that society turns to failure'.
Mar 16, 2026
WORLD
China says 'maintaining communication' with US over Trump visit
China says 'maintaining communication' with US over Trump vi...
"China and the United States are maintaining communication regarding President Trump's visit to China," Lin Jian, a spokesman for China's foreign ministry, told a press conference, without addressing Trump's recent pressure on NATO allies and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Mar 16, 2026
WORLD
Slovenian conservatives hope for comeback at tight elections
Slovenian conservatives hope for comeback at tight elections
The conservatives of veteran Janez Jansa have long been polling ahead of Prime Minister Robert Golob's liberals, but the gap has closed recently in the former Yugoslav nation of two million.
Mar 16, 2026
WORLD
Myanmar's post-coup parliament sits packed with junta allies
Myanmar's post-coup parliament sits packed with junta allies
The majority of MPs hail from the pro-military Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) while most of the remainder belong to the armed forces, which are entitled to a quarter of unelected seats under the constitution.
Mar 16, 2026