ECONOMY

NEPSE cheers election outcome as market hits three circuit breakers in an hour

NEPSE cheers election outcome as market hits three circuit breakers in an hour

Nepal’s stock market erupted in optimism on Monday as investors reacted enthusiastically to the outcome of the Hou...

Nepal’s stock market erupted in optimism on Monday as investors reacted enthusiastically to the outcome of the Hou...

Mar 09, 2026

POLITICS

Nishkal Rai of NC elected in Ilam-1

Nishkal Rai of NC elected in Ilam-1

His closest competitor, Binod Nembang Limbu of the Shram Sanskriti Party, received 13,493 votes, while Kajiman Kagate of...

His closest competitor, Binod Nembang Limbu of the Shram Sanskriti Party, received 13,493 votes, while Kajiman Kagate of...

Mar 09, 2026

WORLD

G7 to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves: French government source

G7 to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves: French government source

Asian stock markets plunged Monday as oil prices soared 30 percent on fears about supplies from the Middle East as the U...

Asian stock markets plunged Monday as oil prices soared 30 percent on fears about supplies from the Middle East as the U...

Mar 09, 2026

POLITICS

Newly elected National Assembly members take oath

Newly elected National Assembly members take oath

NA Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal administered the oath to 17 out of 18 NA members amidst a ceremony. They were elected o...

NA Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal administered the oath to 17 out of 18 NA members amidst a ceremony. They were elected o...

Mar 09, 2026

POLITICS

All tasks of HoR election to conclude by third week of March: EC

All tasks of HoR election to conclude by third week of March: EC

EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said the EC expects to complete all procedures, including issuing certificates...

EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said the EC expects to complete all procedures, including issuing certificates...

Mar 09, 2026

ECONOMY

Middle East tensions force trekking tourists to shorten stays

Middle East tensions force trekking tourists to shorten stays

Mani Raj Lamichhane, head of the Tourism Board, Gandaki, also noted that the conflict affects high-spending tourists, ma...

Mani Raj Lamichhane, head of the Tourism Board, Gandaki, also noted that the conflict affects high-spending tourists, ma...

Mar 09, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt allocates Rs 750 million to build homes for poor families

Govt allocates Rs 750 million to build homes for poor families

The government has begun a housing program aimed at improving living conditions for poor communities by replacing thatch...

The government has begun a housing program aimed at improving living conditions for poor communities by replacing thatch...

Mar 09, 2026

WORLD

China says opposes any targeting of new Iran leader

China says opposes any targeting of new Iran leader

China said Monday that Iran's decision to name Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the killing of his f...

China said Monday that Iran's decision to name Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the killing of his f...

Mar 09, 2026

WORLD

Crude oil prices surpass $115 a barrel as the Iran war threatens production and shipping

Crude oil prices surpass $115 a barrel as the Iran war threatens production and shipping

The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, surged to $115.31, up 24% from its Friday closing pri...

The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, surged to $115.31, up 24% from its Friday closing pri...

Mar 09, 2026

POLITICS

Nilam Dhungana, Bam Bahadur retire as NRB Deputy Governors; Six shortlisted from 18

Nilam Dhungana, Bam Bahadur retire as NRB Deputy Governors; Six shortlisted from 18

Dr Nilam Dhungana Timilsina and Bam Bahadur Mishra have retired from their positions as Deputy Governors of Nepal Rastra...

Dr Nilam Dhungana Timilsina and Bam Bahadur Mishra have retired from their positions as Deputy Governors of Nepal Rastra...

Mar 09, 2026