ECONOMY
Half-filled LPG cylinder priced at Rs 1,300 in Taplejung
Half-filled LPG cylinder priced at Rs 1,300 in Taplejung
According to Taplejung Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Bikash Gautam, a meeting of gas cylinder distributors on Wednesday decided to fix the price of a 7.1 kg (half-filled) LPG cylinder at Rs 1,300. The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) had set the price of a half-filled cylinder at Rs 955.
Mar 18, 2026
POLITICS
PM Karki and National Assembly Chair Dahal hold courtesy meeting
PM Karki and National Assembly Chair Dahal hold courtesy mee...
During the meeting, they held discussions on post-election review, running parliament sessions and other related topics, according to the Prime Minister's press advisor, Ram Bahadur Rawal.
Mar 18, 2026
WORLD
300 Afghan detainees freed from Pakistan return home
300 Afghan detainees freed from Pakistan return home
Around 300 Afghan nationals have been released from prisons in neighboring Pakistan and returned to Afghanistan during the past week, according to local media Tolo news on Wednesday.
Mar 18, 2026
POLITICS
Who will steer finance and foreign policy in an RSP-led govt?
Who will steer finance and foreign policy in an RSP-led govt...
As the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) moves closer to forming the next government, attention is steadily shifting from electoral triumph to the architecture of power—particularly who will helm key ministries shaping Nepal’s economic and diplomatic course.
Mar 18, 2026
POLITICS
NC calls central committee meeting
NC calls central committee meeting
According to Acting Chief Secretary Krishna Prasad Dulal, the meeting will be held at 1 PM at BP Smriti Bhawan in Sanepa, Lalitpur.
Mar 18, 2026
POLITICS
Now or never for Nepal, says RSP Chair Lamichhane
Now or never for Nepal, says RSP Chair Lamichhane
Addressing an orientation program of the party in Gwarko, Lalitpur, he stressed that the present moment is crucial for the country’s future. He also urged people not to speak irresponsibly, saying that careless remarks could create unnecessary complications. He called on all to respect the sig...
Mar 18, 2026
OPINION
Who will become Balen’s climate pilot?
Who will become Balen’s climate pilot?
With climate risks mounting and opportunities growing, Nepal’s next environment minister will be crucial in turning vulnerability into diplomatic and economic leverage.
Mar 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Air Dynasty confirms one hurt, five safe in Khotang chopper crash
Air Dynasty confirms one hurt, five safe in Khotang chopper...
According to the company, the helicopter bearing call sign 9N-AFQ, which had departed from Kathmandu for Khotang, crashed at 11:51 am while attempting to land. The aircraft was carrying six people, including one crew member. A 74-year-old passenger, Kati Bahadur Rai, sustained injuries to his leg an...
Mar 18, 2026
SOCIETY
43 landslide-prone points identified along Narayanghat–Muglin road
43 landslide-prone points identified along Narayanghat–Mugli...
The study classifies eight locations as high-risk, 22 as moderate risk, and 13 as low risk. Among them, Tuin Khola has been identified as high-risk.
Mar 18, 2026
POLITICS
Two-thirds mandate transforms RSP Chair Lamichhane into a calmer, more measured avatar
Two-thirds mandate transforms RSP Chair Lamichhane into a ca...
The weight of a near two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives appears to have reshaped the political tone of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane. Once known for his sharp rhetoric and combative style, Lamichhane now presents himself as calmer, more composed, and notably r...
Mar 18, 2026