SOCIETY
National Medicine Laboratory receives ISO accreditation
National Medicine Laboratory receives ISO accreditation
The National Medicine Laboratory has received international ISO accreditation, obtaining the ISO 17025:2017 certificate. The accreditation comes 60 years after its establishment, making the country’s only government laboratory dedicated to drug testing officially ISO-certified.
Mar 31, 2026
SOCIETY
14 seconded doctors returned to their original hospitals
14 seconded doctors returned to their original hospitals
The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has decided to return 14 doctors currently on secondment to their original positions to strengthen services at their respective hospitals, including Dodeldhura Hospital, Narayani Sub-regional Hospital and Gajendra Narayan Singh Hospital.
Mar 31, 2026
POLITICS
UML unveils fresh protest programs against arrest of Oli and Lekhak
UML unveils fresh protest programs against arrest of Oli and...
The party claims the arrests were carried out with a spirit of political revenge and has decided to launch protests from the streets to parliament while also alleging police suppression during peaceful demonstrations.
Mar 31, 2026
POLITICS
Govt implements digital and data governance action plans
Govt implements digital and data governance action plans
According to the agenda approved at the first cabinet meeting held last Friday, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has started the process to shut down betting-related apps and websites within 24 hours, and has instructed the Nepal Telecommunications Authority to close these a...
Mar 31, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt to scrap ‘syndicate’ in health tests for migrant workers
Govt to scrap ‘syndicate’ in health tests for migrant worker...
In a press statement on Tuesday, the MoLESS said it has initiated a process to allow more hospitals that meet the required criteria to provide such services. This will allow migrant workers to undergo medical tests at government-owned or government-approved health institutions instead of a limited n...
Mar 31, 2026
POLITICS
Dispute within NC intensifies as Deuba faction launches parallel activities
Dispute within NC intensifies as Deuba faction launches para...
The faction that gained leadership through the special convention is now preparing disciplinary action against leaders such as Purna Bahadur Khadka. Meanwhile, the rival faction—which did not participate in the special convention—organized a congratulatory program in the federal parliame...
Mar 31, 2026
WORLD
Unilever nears multibillion-dollar food spinoff
Unilever nears multibillion-dollar food spinoff
Unilever, whose food brands include Hellmann's mayonnaise and Knorr seasonings, first disclosed the possible deal on March 20.
Mar 31, 2026
ECONOMY
Chinese firm to operate long-awaited Nagdhunga Tunnel
Chinese firm to operate long-awaited Nagdhunga Tunnel
The Department of Roads has selected China-based Yuxin-ART JV to manage and operate the tunnel, which was built with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Mar 31, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepse surges in double digits, rebounds to 2,851 points after two-day loss of 118 points
Nepse surges in double digits, rebounds to 2,851 points afte...
The secondary market rebounded in double digits on Tuesday after falling for two consecutive days following the formation of the new government. The index, which initially dipped at the start of trading, closed up by 19.70 points.
Mar 31, 2026
SOCIETY
Six people dead in separate incidents
Six people dead in separate incidents
Six persons died in separate incidents that occurred at different places of the country in the last 24 hours.
Mar 31, 2026