WORLD
Japan not currently mulling maritime ops despite Trump pressure over Hormuz
Japan not currently mulling maritime ops despite Trump press...
"In the current Iran situation, we are not at the moment considering issuing a maritime security operation," Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi told parliament.
Mar 16, 2026
Market
Gold prices rise as silver falls
Gold prices rise as silver falls
On Sunday, gold was traded at Rs 3,09,400 per tola.
Mar 16, 2026
SOCIETY
10 influential women honored on International Women’s Day
10 influential women honored on International Women’s Day
Speaking at the event, Gyawali, chair of Nepal Republic Media, emphasized the need to encourage women across the country to move forward and highlighted the importance of economic empowerment.
Mar 16, 2026
POLITICS
CK Raut retires from parliamentary politics
CK Raut retires from parliamentary politics
Through social media on Monday, he said he will step back from positional politics but continue advocating for the rights and identity of the people.
Mar 16, 2026
WORLD
Trump says he has 'absolute right' to charge tariffs in another form
Trump says he has 'absolute right' to charge tariffs in anot...
"I have the absolute right to charge TARIFFS in another form, and have already started to do so," he said in a long post on his Truth Social platform.
Mar 16, 2026
ECONOMY
More than 6,700 tourists enter Nepal via Kakarbhitta
More than 6,700 tourists enter Nepal via Kakarbhitta
Chief of the Immigration Office in Kakarbhitta, Tulsi Bhattarai, shared that tourists from the USA, the UK, Bhutan and other countries arrived in Nepal in the first eight months of the current fiscal year.
Mar 16, 2026
DIASPORA
Nepalis in Kuwait urged to return home via Saudi Arabia
Nepalis in Kuwait urged to return home via Saudi Arabia
The Embassy requested Nepalis residing in Kuwait to submit their Saudi Visa application online if they intend to travel to Nepal via airports in Saudi Arabia.
Mar 16, 2026
POLITICS
Gen-Z Commission report seen as conspiracy to weaken security agencies
Gen-Z Commission report seen as conspiracy to weaken securit...
Critics argue that although everyone must abide by the law and security agencies exercise authority while enforcing it, the report instead recommends action against those responsible for maintaining order.
Mar 16, 2026
POLITICS
PM Karki’s decisions draw controversy
PM Karki’s decisions draw controversy
Accused of distributing posts to close aides at the last moment
Mar 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Chances of rainfall in some places of six provinces
Chances of rainfall in some places of six provinces
There is a possibility of moderate rain and snowfall with thunder and lightning at some places in the mountainous region of Koshi, Bagmati, Lumbini, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.
Mar 16, 2026