SOCIETY
Int’l Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination being observed today
Int’l Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination being obs...
The National Dalit Commission and Dalit rights organizations have also organized a discussion program today under the title “Effective Identification of State Structure for Access to Justice for Dalit Community.”
Mar 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Madhesh’s youth in the grip of a growing drug network
Madhesh’s youth in the grip of a growing drug network
Three “S” factors—sulabhata (availability), sangat (peer influence), and siko (imitation)—are driving Madhesh’s youth toward drug addiction.
Mar 21, 2026
WORLD
Iranians hold Eid prayers as Mideast war rages
Iranians hold Eid prayers as Mideast war rages
Iran, a majority-Shia nation, marked the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan a day after most other Muslim countries, which are mainly Sunni.
Mar 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Two Indian nationals killed in Kathmandu bus accident
Two Indian nationals killed in Kathmandu bus accident
The bus driver, 35-year-old Man Bahadur Basnet, a resident of Kapun originally from Dolakha, has been taken into police custody.
Mar 21, 2026
WORLD
Ukraine launches more than 280 drones at Russia: Moscow
Ukraine launches more than 280 drones at Russia: Moscow
Around 90 drones were shot down in the southern Rostov region, its governor Yuri Slyusar posted on Telegram.
Mar 21, 2026
Entertainment
Nepali short film ‘Taste of Water’ selected for Oberhausen Festival
Nepali short film ‘Taste of Water’ selected for Oberhausen F...
“Achievements like this will encourage young filmmakers and film students to reach for the international stage,”said Bishal Shrestha, Managing Director of Everest Film Academy.
Mar 21, 2026
POLITICS
China congratulates Nepal on HoR election
China congratulates Nepal on HoR election
"China stands ready to work with Nepal to carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen practical cooperation and advance bilateral relations", read the statement.
Mar 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Incessant rain obstructs Butwal-Narayangadh Road
Incessant rain obstructs Butwal-Narayangadh Road
The Daunne section of the road at Binayi Triveni Rural Municipality–2 in Nawalparasi (Bardghat-Susta East) has turned muddy and slippery, disrupting vehicular traffic, according to the District Police Office, Nawalparasi.
Mar 21, 2026
POLITICS
“Tell me if my hands are stained with blood,” Rakshya Bam appeals to PM
“Tell me if my hands are stained with blood,” Rakshya Bam ap...
Her appeal comes amid allegations in Maitighar, where victims of the movement accused her and other activists of misusing their position under the banner of Gen Z activism.
Mar 21, 2026
WORLD
Iran military warns UAE over attacks on disputed Gulf islands
Iran military warns UAE over attacks on disputed Gulf island...
"We warn the United Arab Emirates if any further aggression originates from its territory against the Iranian islands of Abu Musa and Greater Tunb in the Persian Gulf, Iran's powerful armed forces will subject Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE to heavy strikes," the military's operational command Khatam Al-...
Mar 21, 2026