SOCIETY

Kathmandu chokes: Why the Valley’s air quality has turned hazardous

Kathmandu chokes: Why the Valley’s air quality has turned hazardous

The rise in air pollution levels in various parts of the country has also affected the Kathmandu Valley. According to th...

The rise in air pollution levels in various parts of the country has also affected the Kathmandu Valley. According to th...

Mar 12, 2026

SOCIETY

Former UML Kaski Chair Krishna Thapa dies of heart attack

Former UML Kaski Chair Krishna Thapa dies of heart attack

Thapa, who was currently responsible for coordinating the party in Kaski, suffered the heart attack during a review meet...

Thapa, who was currently responsible for coordinating the party in Kaski, suffered the heart attack during a review meet...

Mar 12, 2026

SOCIETY

Rising air pollution increasing risk of serious illness,  police issue safety advice

Rising air pollution increasing risk of serious illness,  police issue safety advice

According to Technical Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Dr Manoj Kumar Yadav of Nepal Police Hospital, air pollution level...

According to Technical Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Dr Manoj Kumar Yadav of Nepal Police Hospital, air pollution level...

Mar 12, 2026

SOCIETY

Two killed in jeep–motorcycle collision in Kanchanpur

Two killed in jeep–motorcycle collision in Kanchanpur

According to the District Police Office, Kanchanpur, a Bolero jeep (Se 1 Ja 1405) heading from Mahendranagar towards Att...

According to the District Police Office, Kanchanpur, a Bolero jeep (Se 1 Ja 1405) heading from Mahendranagar towards Att...

Mar 12, 2026

POLITICS

West Asia conflict:  Over 6500 Nepali citizens register with MoFA's online portal to return home

West Asia conflict:  Over 6500 Nepali citizens register with MoFA's online portal to return home

A total of 65,886 Nepali citizens have so far registered their personal details in the online registration system launch...

A total of 65,886 Nepali citizens have so far registered their personal details in the online registration system launch...

Mar 12, 2026

SOCIETY

Two arrested on charges of raping minor

Two arrested on charges of raping minor

The police have arrested 40-year-old Heera Nath of Bhimdatta Municipality-9 and 47-year-old Naresh Nath of Bhimdatta Mun...

The police have arrested 40-year-old Heera Nath of Bhimdatta Municipality-9 and 47-year-old Naresh Nath of Bhimdatta Mun...

Mar 12, 2026

ECONOMY

Daily turnover jumps to Rs 14.55 billion as NEPSE escalates 23.87 points

Daily turnover jumps to Rs 14.55 billion as NEPSE escalates 23.87 points

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday inclined 23.87 points to close at 2,820.44 points.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday inclined 23.87 points to close at 2,820.44 points.

Mar 12, 2026

POLITICS

West Asia Crisis: Emergency Response Team in action

West Asia Crisis: Emergency Response Team in action

The second meeting of the Emergency Response Team convened under the coordination of Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai...

The second meeting of the Emergency Response Team convened under the coordination of Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai...

Mar 12, 2026

POLITICS

RPP’s Kamal Thapa offers support for two-thirds majority if Hindu state agenda adopted

RPP’s Kamal Thapa offers support for two-thirds majority if Hindu state agenda adopted

Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) leader Kamal Thapa has proposed a condition for supporting the upcoming government led...

Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) leader Kamal Thapa has proposed a condition for supporting the upcoming government led...

Mar 12, 2026

SOCIETY

Kathmandu third most polluted city in the world

Kathmandu third most polluted city in the world

According to international air quality monitoring organization IQAir, Kathmandu recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 1...

According to international air quality monitoring organization IQAir, Kathmandu recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 1...

Mar 12, 2026