SOCIETY
Kathmandu becomes world’s second most polluted city
Kathmandu becomes world’s second most polluted city
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kathmandu reached 197 on Wednesday morning, a level considered “very unhealthy” from a health perspective.
Mar 11, 2026
POLITICS
First use of Article 76(1): RSP moves toward majority government
First use of Article 76(1): RSP moves toward majority govern...
Although the party has not yet made a formal decision, many expect senior RSP leader Balen Shah to become prime minister. The country will get a new prime minister only after the party holds an official meeting and elects its parliamentary leader. The process of forming a government will start once...
Mar 11, 2026
POLITICS
First meeting of HoR to be held at Singha Durbar; main hall nearly ready
First meeting of HoR to be held at Singha Durbar; main hall...
Director General Rabindra Bohara of DUDBC said he personally met Chief Secretary Suman Raj Aryal and Parliament General Secretary Padam Pandey on Monday to brief them on the progress.
Mar 11, 2026
POLITICS
Over 10.7 million PR votes counted, RSP secures over 5.13 million
Over 10.7 million PR votes counted, RSP secures over 5.13 mi...
The Nepali Congress has obtained 1,747,737 votes, followed by the CPN-UML with 1,448,318 votes. The Nepal Communist Party has received 803,627 votes.
Mar 11, 2026
SOCIETY
Major diplomatic success: Nepal’s proposal adopted at UN
Major diplomatic success: Nepal’s proposal adopted at UN
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a proposal put forward by Nepal to observe an International Day of Well-Being. The resolution was passed today, and the day will now be marked every year on April 15 across the world.
Mar 11, 2026
SOCIETY
Five vehicles collide at Daunne, eight injured identified
Five vehicles collide at Daunne, eight injured identified
The accident took place near Ghiyukhola in Binayi Triveni Rural Municipality 2 on Tuesday night. Police said a container truck tried to overtake on a one-way stretch of the road, which led to the crash involving several vehicles.
Mar 11, 2026
SOCIETY
Japan grants Rs12 million to SAARC Secretariat
Japan grants Rs12 million to SAARC Secretariat
The funding will support programs carried out under the SAARC Japan Special Fund. Japan is providing the assistance needed to help implement activities under this mechanism.
Mar 11, 2026
POLITICS
Challenges for RSP: Managing power and managing itself
Challenges for RSP: Managing power and managing itself
Out of the 165 constituencies under the direct election system, the RSP has won 125 seats. In the proportional vote as well, the party has secured about 48 percent of the vote. It has a combined strength under both systems and has won a two-thirds majority, while older parties have suffered major se...
Mar 11, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD sells at Rs 147.20, eura at Rs 171.40
Forex Updates: USD sells at Rs 147.20, eura at Rs 171.40
Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar stands at Rs 146.60 and the selling rate at Rs 147.20.
Mar 11, 2026
SOCIETY
AMC asks govt to immediately make probe commission's report public
AMC asks govt to immediately make probe commission's report...
The Accountability Monitoring Committee (AMC) has called on the government to immediately make public the report of the probe commission formed to investigate on September 8 and 9 incidents.
Mar 11, 2026