SOCIETY
Overcast skies persist across Nepal, clear weather not expected soon
Overcast skies persist across Nepal, clear weather not expec...
The DHM recorded 1.4 millimeters of rain in Kathmandu in the past hour. Officials also noted that the weather is unlikely to fully clear over the next two to three days. Meteorologists attribute this to active local winds and western currents, preventing complete sunny conditions.
Mar 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Kathmandu turns world’s most polluted city
Kathmandu turns world’s most polluted city
According to data from the international organization IQAir, Kathmandu has become the most polluted city in the world. Doctors warn that this level of pollution is particularly hazardous for children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions.
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
RSP’s Sudan Gurung wins Gorkha-1 seat
RSP’s Sudan Gurung wins Gorkha-1 seat
According to Election Office Information Officer Rabilal Subedi, Gurung secured 29,896 votes, defeating his nearest rival, Nepali Congress candidate Prem Kumar Khatri, by a margin of 14,498 votes. Khatri received 15,398 votes.
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
Nilam Dhungana, Bam Bahadur retire as NRB Deputy Governors; Six shortlisted from 18
Nilam Dhungana, Bam Bahadur retire as NRB Deputy Governors;...
Dr Nilam Dhungana Timilsina and Bam Bahadur Mishra have retired from their positions as Deputy Governors of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) after completing their five-year terms on Sunday. Appointed during the COVID-19 period, their tenures saw periods of either very strict or very lenient monetary po...
Mar 09, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE cheers election outcome as market hits three circuit breakers in an hour
NEPSE cheers election outcome as market hits three circuit b...
Nepal’s stock market erupted in optimism on Monday as investors reacted enthusiastically to the outcome of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, pushing the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) to three successive circuit breakers and forcing trading to close within just one hour.
Mar 09, 2026
SOCIETY
10 killed in separate road accidents across Nepal
10 killed in separate road accidents across Nepal
Authorities are investigating all the accidents.
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
Nishkal Rai of NC elected in Ilam-1
Nishkal Rai of NC elected in Ilam-1
His closest competitor, Binod Nembang Limbu of the Shram Sanskriti Party, received 13,493 votes, while Kajiman Kagate of the CPN-UML came third with 11,710 votes.
Mar 09, 2026
WORLD
China says opposes any targeting of new Iran leader
China says opposes any targeting of new Iran leader
China said Monday that Iran's decision to name Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the killing of his father was a domestic matter, and it opposed any attempt to target him. Israel's military has threatened to target any successor to former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was...
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
Dr Wagle's journey from policy to politics
Dr Wagle's journey from policy to politics
The economist and public policy expert secured his second victory from Tanahu-1 in the recent House of Representatives election, earning 38,040 votes—up from 34,911 in the by-election three years ago.
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
Vote count of 161 constituencies over, RSP top with 124 victories
Vote count of 161 constituencies over, RSP top with 124 vict...
The vote count updated at 1:00 PM showed the Nepali Congress is in the second spot with a huge margin- 17 victories, while it is trailed by CPN-UML with 8 victories. The RSP, NC and UML candidates are leading in one constituency each.
Mar 09, 2026