WORLD

Senior US counterterrorism official resigns to protest Iran war

Senior US counterterrorism official resigns to protest Iran war

"I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran," Joseph Kent, the director of the National Counterterroris...

"I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran," Joseph Kent, the director of the National Counterterroris...

Mar 18, 2026

Editorial

Fine hoarders, fix the supply chain system

Fine hoarders, fix the supply chain system

A fine on LPG hoarding signals intent, but only consistent enforcement and systemic supply chain reforms can resolve the...

A fine on LPG hoarding signals intent, but only consistent enforcement and systemic supply chain reforms can resolve the...

Mar 18, 2026

ECONOMY

FCAN urges govt to declare ‘construction holiday’ amid price hike of construction materials

FCAN urges govt to declare ‘construction holiday’ amid price hike of construction materials

The Federation of Contractors’ Associations of Nepal (FCAN) has urged the government to make such an announcement.

The Federation of Contractors’ Associations of Nepal (FCAN) has urged the government to make such an announcement.

Mar 18, 2026

POLITICS

Burning of Xi Jinping’s book sparks probe amid China’s concerns

Burning of Xi Jinping’s book sparks probe amid China’s concerns

The government has ordered a probe into the burning of books authored by Chinese President Xi Jinping at a technical ins...

The government has ordered a probe into the burning of books authored by Chinese President Xi Jinping at a technical ins...

Mar 17, 2026

ECONOMY

Post-Gen Z violence recovery: Public sector reconstruction to cost Rs 36.30 billion

Post-Gen Z violence recovery: Public sector reconstruction to cost Rs 36.30 billion

Government announces relief announced for private sector hit by September 8-9 violence

Government announces relief announced for private sector hit by September 8-9 violence

Mar 18, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt urges public to report illegal LPG trade, pledges immediate action

Govt urges public to report illegal LPG trade, pledges immediate action

The Department of Commerce, Supply, and Consumer Protection (DoCSCP)  has urged citizens to report any information...

The Department of Commerce, Supply, and Consumer Protection (DoCSCP)  has urged citizens to report any information...

Mar 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Procedure to be developed for using helicopters in wildfire control

Procedure to be developed for using helicopters in wildfire control

The government has decided to formulate a procedure for deploying helicopters to control forest fires, aiming to strengt...

The government has decided to formulate a procedure for deploying helicopters to control forest fires, aiming to strengt...

Mar 17, 2026

Health

KMC, Bir Hospital agree for cancer screening, preliminary treatment

KMC, Bir Hospital agree for cancer screening, preliminary treatment

The Acting Mayor Dangol said that cancer causes many premature deaths among women, emphasizing that regular screening an...

The Acting Mayor Dangol said that cancer causes many premature deaths among women, emphasizing that regular screening an...

Mar 17, 2026

POLITICS

Public anger toward old parties behind RSP’s rise: DP Aryal

Public anger toward old parties behind RSP’s rise: DP Aryal

Aryal stressed the need to ensure good governance and end corruption, urging leaders to live up to the trust the public...

Aryal stressed the need to ensure good governance and end corruption, urging leaders to live up to the trust the public...

Mar 17, 2026

ECONOMY

41 kilometres of Prithvi Highway expansion completed

41 kilometres of Prithvi Highway expansion completed

The construction company handed over the section to the government on Monday. This road is in the market area and it has...

The construction company handed over the section to the government on Monday. This road is in the market area and it has...

Mar 17, 2026