WORLD

Moscow piles pressure on US over oil sanctions

Moscow piles pressure on US over oil sanctions

The United States has eased some oil sanctions on Russia imposed over its invasion of Ukraine, prompting backlash from W...

The United States has eased some oil sanctions on Russia imposed over its invasion of Ukraine, prompting backlash from W...

Mar 13, 2026

WORLD

Zelensky arrived in Paris for meeting with Macron: Ukraine presidency

Zelensky arrived in Paris for meeting with Macron: Ukraine presidency

"The president is already in Paris," Zelensky's spokesman Sergiy Nykyforov told reporters, including AFP journalists. Th...

"The president is already in Paris," Zelensky's spokesman Sergiy Nykyforov told reporters, including AFP journalists. Th...

Mar 13, 2026

Health

Air pollution drops with rainfall

Air pollution drops with rainfall

While Kathmandu had been listed as the world’s second most polluted city until Thursday noon, it fell to the 12th...

While Kathmandu had been listed as the world’s second most polluted city until Thursday noon, it fell to the 12th...

Mar 13, 2026

SOCIETY

Two fugitives who fled during Gen Z movement arrested

Two fugitives who fled during Gen Z movement arrested

A team from the Central Investigation Bureau apprehended the two suspects, who had been absconding in cases related to r...

A team from the Central Investigation Bureau apprehended the two suspects, who had been absconding in cases related to r...

Mar 13, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepalis spend over Rs 125 billion on overseas travel

Nepalis spend over Rs 125 billion on overseas travel

Data from Nepal Rastra Bank show that money spent by Nepalis abroad far exceeds revenue from foreign tourists visiting N...

Data from Nepal Rastra Bank show that money spent by Nepalis abroad far exceeds revenue from foreign tourists visiting N...

Mar 13, 2026

SOCIETY

Locals halt waste disposal at Bancharedanda

Locals halt waste disposal at Bancharedanda

Residents of Bancharedanda area did not allow the disposal of waste taking up the non-implementation of past agreements...

Residents of Bancharedanda area did not allow the disposal of waste taking up the non-implementation of past agreements...

Mar 13, 2026

ECONOMY

Consumers queue for hours as gas shortage hits Kathmandu

Consumers queue for hours as gas shortage hits Kathmandu

Half-filled cylinder distribution begins today

Half-filled cylinder distribution begins today

Mar 13, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices dip in Nepal

Gold, silver prices dip in Nepal

The price of gold fell by Rs 2,800 per tola, while silver dropped by Rs 20 per tola.

The price of gold fell by Rs 2,800 per tola, while silver dropped by Rs 20 per tola.

Mar 13, 2026

SOCIETY

Passport service may be disrupted during transition period, says DoP

Passport service may be disrupted during transition period, says DoP

The DoP clarified that services could remain affected for up to a week as the old system is being replaced with a new on...

The DoP clarified that services could remain affected for up to a week as the old system is being replaced with a new on...

Mar 13, 2026

SOCIETY

UML Chair Oli bereaved by his father’s passing

UML Chair Oli bereaved by his father’s passing

Hospital sources said he had been unwell for some time. Preparations are underway to take the body to Oli’s reside...

Hospital sources said he had been unwell for some time. Preparations are underway to take the body to Oli’s reside...

Mar 13, 2026