SOCIETY
128 people arrested for illegal acts inside national park
128 people arrested for illegal acts inside national park
According to the Park's Information Officer, Abinash Thapa Magar, the largest number of those arrested are those involved in illegal fishing in the Rapti River. The park arrested and took action against 70 people for fishing illegally.
Mar 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Poultry farming generates Rs 58 billion income annually
Poultry farming generates Rs 58 billion income annually
According to data released on Friday by the National Statistics Office Nepal, about 117.1 million broiler chickens are raised annually in the country. Out of more than 127.6 million chickens reared each year, the majority are broilers. The data shows that sales of over 100 million broilers generate...
Mar 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold prices drop sharply by Rs 12,500 per tola
Gold prices drop sharply by Rs 12,500 per tola
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of hallmark gold has been fixed at Rs 282,000 per tola. Previously, gold was being traded at Rs 294,500 per tola, marking a sharp drop of Rs 12,500 per tola.
Mar 22, 2026
POLITICS
Pandey warns UML will weaken without leadership reform
Pandey warns UML will weaken without leadership reform
Speaking at a program organized by Chintan Abhiyan Nepal in Butwal on Saturday, Pandey reviewed the results of the last three elections and said not only UML but all traditional political parties are steadily losing ground.
Mar 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Traffic disrupted along Butwal-Narayanghat road
Traffic disrupted along Butwal-Narayanghat road
Transport services have been affected after the road became slippery and muddy in the Daunne section located in Binayi Tribeni Rural Municipality-2 of Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East) along the East-West Highway, said Yubaraj Khadka, Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Nawalpar...
Mar 22, 2026
WORLD
Trump to ‘obliterate’ Iran's power plants if Hormuz not opened in 48 hours
Trump to ‘obliterate’ Iran's power plants if Hormuz not open...
“If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.
Mar 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Daunne road opens one-way, traffic jam stretches up to 5 km
Daunne road opens one-way, traffic jam stretches up to 5 km
The road, which had been obstructed since Friday due to rainfall, resumed partial movement this morning at Binayi Triveni Rural Municipality–2, with vehicles being allowed to pass alternately, according to the District Police Office. Superintendent of Police Yubaraj Khadka said a traffic jam o...
Mar 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 150.24, euro at Rs 173.81
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 150.24, euro at Rs 173.81
According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar stands at Rs 149.64, while the selling rate is Rs 150.24. The buying rate of one euro is set at Rs 173.12 and the selling rate at Rs 173.81. The UK pound sterling is priced at Rs 200.38 for buying and Rs 201.19 for selling. The Swi...
Mar 22, 2026
SOCIETY
World Water Day being observed today
World Water Day being observed today
The day is being observed across the globe today under the theme "Water and Gender," and slogan "Where water flows, equality grows". Observed on 22 March, the campaign highlights the critical intersection of water access, sanitation, and gender equality, focusing on how women and girls are dispropor...
Mar 22, 2026
SOCIETY
President Paudel calls for equal access to water
President Paudel calls for equal access to water
In a message on the occasion of World Water Day 2026, he stressed the need to ensure gender equality, proportional participation, and fair access at every level of drinking water management.
Mar 22, 2026