POLITICS
Marginalized voice shrinks in HoR
Marginalized voice shrinks in HoR
Looking at Dalit representation in this election, the Nepali Congress had fielded only one candidate from the Dalit community as Deputy General Secretary Prakash Rasaili from Bajhang. The UML had fielded Chakra Snehi as a candidate from Dadeldhura and Bimala BK as a candidate from Bardiya-2.
Mar 12, 2026
WORLD
Airlines grapple with impact of Mideast war
Airlines grapple with impact of Mideast war
The war has sent the price of oil and gas soaring, after Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed to choke off traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's key energy transit routes.
Mar 12, 2026
WORLD
Spain without ambassador to Israel in new blow to ties
Spain without ambassador to Israel in new blow to ties
Ana Maria Salomon was officially relieved of her duties on Tuesday at the proposal of Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, in a decree signed by King Felipe VI and published in the official state journal.
Mar 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepalis in Saudi Arabia requested to stay alert
Nepalis in Saudi Arabia requested to stay alert
“We request that no unofficially confirmed news, information, data, photos, or videos be posted, shared, or uploaded on social media, and that photos or videos of places or items considered sensitive from a security perspective not be taken.”
Mar 12, 2026
POLITICS
Pakistani PM Congratulates Chair Lamichhane and Senior Leader Shah
Pakistani PM Congratulates Chair Lamichhane and Senior Leade...
Prime Minister Sharif said the strong mandate reflects the trust and confidence of the Nepali people in new and dynamic leadership.
Mar 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Possibility of light rain today
Possibility of light rain today
The Meteorological analysis by the WFD shows that at present Nepal is under the partial influence of westerly winds, a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere, and a low-pressure area in the lower atmosphere near the eastern region of Nepal.
Mar 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Protest at Maitighar Mandala demanding justice for Inisha BK
Protest at Maitighar Mandala demanding justice for Inisha BK
The relatives of the deceased have filed a complaint at the District Police Office, Surkhet, alleging gang rape. Initial police investigations have confirmed that Inisha died after being raped.
Mar 12, 2026
ECONOMY
Amid criticism, SEBON steps up to adopt flexible measures for circuit breaker rules
Amid criticism, SEBON steps up to adopt flexible measures fo...
SEBON Chairperson Santosh Narayan Shrestha informed that the sector’s regulator has been looking forward to changing the rules in line with recommendations given by a panel formed by the government six months ago.
Mar 12, 2026
POLITICS
51 parties fail to cross PR threshold
51 parties fail to cross PR threshold
In the election held on March 5, a total of 57 parties contested under the PR system, including several that shared common election symbols. However, only six parties secured seats in parliament, while the remaining 51 parties failed to meet the minimum vote requirement.
Mar 12, 2026
WORLD
Iran hits ships in Gulf chokepoint as G7 dips into oil reserves
Iran hits ships in Gulf chokepoint as G7 dips into oil reser...
Oil prices surged higher by more than five percent in early trading and markets have see-sawed since the end of last month, when the United States and Israel attacked Iran, killed its supreme leader and plunged the Middle East into war.
Mar 12, 2026