SOCIETY
Jhapa records heaviest rainfall in last 24 hours
Jhapa records heaviest rainfall in last 24 hours
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Jhapa received the highest rainfall, measuring 129 millimeters (mm) in the past 24 hours.
Mar 14, 2026
SOCIETY
Power supply to be disrupted in several parts of Kathmandu valley today
Power supply to be disrupted in several parts of Kathmandu v...
In a public notice, the NEA said power outages will occur in areas served by the Gothatar and Battisputali feeders under the Baneshwor Distribution Center.
Mar 14, 2026
WORLD
Iran vows to teach US, Israel 'an unforgettable lesson'
Iran vows to teach US, Israel 'an unforgettable lesson'
"We cannot accept that they talk about dialogue and ceasefire every now and then and after that we face the repetition of these crimes and war. Our armed forces are very determined to firmly teach the enemy an unforgettable lesson," Esmaeil Baqaei said.
Mar 14, 2026
WORLD
US military raises toll to six crew dead in aircraft crash in Iraq
US military raises toll to six crew dead in aircraft crash i...
"All six crew members aboard a US KC-135 refueling aircraft that went down in western Iraq are now confirmed deceased," US Central Command said in a social media post.
Mar 14, 2026
SOCIETY
Air pollution annually kills about 42,000 people in Nepal
Air pollution annually kills about 42,000 people in Nepal
Approximately 42 thousand people die annually in Nepal due to air pollution, according to the Ministry of Health and Population. Ministry spokesperson Dr Prakash Budhathoki said that children under five years old comprise 21 percent of those deaths.
Mar 14, 2026
WORLD
Earth's ice is melting: where and how fast?
Earth's ice is melting: where and how fast?
Melting glaciers and ice sheets are raising sea levels while the Arctic is poised to log one of its worst winters on record.
Mar 14, 2026
SOCIETY
Election spending by candidates lacks transparency: Joint Observation Report
Election spending by candidates lacks transparency: Joint Ob...
The report, prepared jointly by the National Election Observation Committee (NEOC) and the Election Observation Committee Nepal (EOC Nepal), states that there is a significant gap between the legal spending limits and the actual campaign expenditures. According to the report, candidates were found t...
Mar 13, 2026
SOCIETY
Fate of two APF DIGs hangs as Home Ministry delays decision
Fate of two APF DIGs hangs as Home Ministry delays decision
A proposal to extend the tenure of two Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) of the Armed Police Force (APF) remains uncertain as the Ministry of Home Affairs has yet to make a decision ahead of their mandatory retirement next week. DIGs Laxman Bahadur Singh and Pradeep Pal are set to retire on Marc...
Mar 13, 2026
SOCIETY
NHRC directs govt to ensure supply of LPG and other petroleum products
NHRC directs govt to ensure supply of LPG and other petroleu...
In a press statement issued on Friday, Under Secretary Shyam Babu Kafle said the MHRC has instructed the government to take legal action against those creating artificial shortages, regulate unnecessary hoarding, and immediately ensure the supply of essential commodities to protect consumer rights.
Mar 13, 2026
POLITICS
NC to review election results in Central Committee meeting
NC to review election results in Central Committee meeting
KATHMANDU, March 13: The Nepali Congress (NC)is preparing to convene a Central Working Committee meeting within the third week of March to review the House of Representatives election held on March 5. In the 2079 elections, NC emerged as the largest party, but this time it has fallen to second place...
Mar 13, 2026