POLITICS

RSP lawmaker Sudan Gurung says he won’t take salary or use govt vehicle

RSP lawmaker Sudan Gurung says he won’t take salary or use govt vehicle

“I won’t take a salary, nor will I use a government vehicle,” he said. “I have my own vehicle. I...

“I won’t take a salary, nor will I use a government vehicle,” he said. “I have my own vehicle. I...

Mar 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Boy goes missing while swimming in Mahakali River

Boy goes missing while swimming in Mahakali River

A 15-year-old boy, Dhiraj Dhami, went missing while swimming in the Mahakali River on Monday.

A 15-year-old boy, Dhiraj Dhami, went missing while swimming in the Mahakali River on Monday.

Mar 17, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market

Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold rose by Rs 400 per tola, trading a...

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold rose by Rs 400 per tola, trading a...

Mar 17, 2026

WORLD

Iran 'negotiating' with FIFA over moving World Cup games to Mexico: embassy

Iran 'negotiating' with FIFA over moving World Cup games to Mexico: embassy

Iran's participation at this summer's finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been thrown into doubt since th...

Iran's participation at this summer's finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been thrown into doubt since th...

Mar 17, 2026

POLITICS

Ministers bidding quiet farewell as govt nears exit

Ministers bidding quiet farewell as govt nears exit

Most ministries appeared unusually quiet on Monday, with even ministerial offices largely empty.

Most ministries appeared unusually quiet on Monday, with even ministerial offices largely empty.

Mar 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Iranian security ‘threat’ in Nepal or precaution?

Iranian security ‘threat’ in Nepal or precaution?

The move comes amid fears that rising instability in the region could push refugees toward safer destinations, including...

The move comes amid fears that rising instability in the region could push refugees toward safer destinations, including...

Mar 17, 2026

WORLD

Rise of drone warfare sharpens focus on laser defense

Rise of drone warfare sharpens focus on laser defense

It is a critical issue for governments threatened by low-cost, easily obtainable drones that can wreak outsize destructi...

It is a critical issue for governments threatened by low-cost, easily obtainable drones that can wreak outsize destructi...

Mar 17, 2026

OPINION

Nepal’s Digital Crossroads: Building a Transparent Future

Nepal’s Digital Crossroads: Building a Transparent Future

As Nepal’s digital economy expands, building a transparent and enforceable data-governance framework will be cruci...

As Nepal’s digital economy expands, building a transparent and enforceable data-governance framework will be cruci...

Mar 17, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt slaps Rs 300,000 cash penalty on gas depot for creating artificial shortage

Govt slaps Rs 300,000 cash penalty on gas depot for creating artificial shortage

According to the Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection, officials recovered 6,377 gas cylinders fille...

According to the Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection, officials recovered 6,377 gas cylinders fille...

Mar 16, 2026

ECONOMY

NPC reduces budget ceilings for most government offices, citing fiscal discipline

NPC reduces budget ceilings for most government offices, citing fiscal discipline

According to the NPC, the Ministry of Finance is an exception, receiving an increased budget ceiling of Rs 53.51 billion...

According to the NPC, the Ministry of Finance is an exception, receiving an increased budget ceiling of Rs 53.51 billion...

Mar 17, 2026