SOCIETY

Fire at Daura Thakali in Lalitpur brought under control

Fire at Daura Thakali in Lalitpur brought under control

The blaze, which started around 3:45 PM, was extinguished after a brief effort.

The blaze, which started around 3:45 PM, was extinguished after a brief effort.

Mar 03, 2026

SOCIETY

Fire breaks out in Daura Thakali, Lalitpur

Fire breaks out in Daura Thakali, Lalitpur

The blaze reportedly started a short while ago

The blaze reportedly started a short while ago

Mar 03, 2026

ECONOMY

Birgunj customs imports reach Rs 519 billion in the seven months of current FY

Birgunj customs imports reach Rs 519 billion in the seven months of current FY

Petroleum products accounted for the largest share of imports this FY, followed by iron and iron products. Petroleum imp...

Petroleum products accounted for the largest share of imports this FY, followed by iron and iron products. Petroleum imp...

Mar 03, 2026

WORLD

Gas prices surge 45 percent after Qatar halts production

Gas prices surge 45 percent after Qatar halts production

Qatar Energy, the country’s major energy company, halted liquefied natural gas production at its two main processi...

Qatar Energy, the country’s major energy company, halted liquefied natural gas production at its two main processi...

Mar 03, 2026

SOCIETY

Two youths arrested for looting attempt in Rautahat

Two youths arrested for looting attempt in Rautahat

According to the Armed Police Force (APF) Spokesperson Shailendra Thapa, the suspects are 21-year-olds Soman Kumar Sahan...

According to the Armed Police Force (APF) Spokesperson Shailendra Thapa, the suspects are 21-year-olds Soman Kumar Sahan...

Mar 03, 2026

WORLD

US closes embassies in several Arab countries amid escalating regional tensions

US closes embassies in several Arab countries amid escalating regional tensions

The US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was closed on Tuesday, with all routine and emergency appointments canceled unti...

The US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was closed on Tuesday, with all routine and emergency appointments canceled unti...

Mar 03, 2026

SOCIETY

One killed in tipper-hit in Kathmandu

One killed in tipper-hit in Kathmandu

The tipper driven by Bikash Thapa Magar from Gorkha, collided with a scooter bearing the government number plate Pra 3-0...

The tipper driven by Bikash Thapa Magar from Gorkha, collided with a scooter bearing the government number plate Pra 3-0...

Mar 03, 2026

SOCIETY

Bir Hospital forms rapid taskforce in view of HoR polls

Bir Hospital forms rapid taskforce in view of HoR polls

According to Hospital's Director Dr Dilip Sharma, the team was formed bearing in mind the potential medical emergency du...

According to Hospital's Director Dr Dilip Sharma, the team was formed bearing in mind the potential medical emergency du...

Mar 03, 2026

ECONOMY

254 companies gain as NEPSE jumps 38.52 points and turnover inclines to Rs 6.23 billion

254 companies gain as NEPSE jumps 38.52 points and turnover inclines to Rs 6.23 billion

KATHMANDU, March 3: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged 38.52 points on Tuesday, the last trading day before the electio...

KATHMANDU, March 3: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged 38.52 points on Tuesday, the last trading day before the electio...

Mar 03, 2026

WORLD

'No aborts. Good luck': Key moments in the US war on Iran

'No aborts. Good luck': Key moments in the US war on Iran

The order for the strikes came on Friday afternoon, Caine said. It was issued by Trump and conveyed by Pentagon chief Pe...

The order for the strikes came on Friday afternoon, Caine said. It was issued by Trump and conveyed by Pentagon chief Pe...

Mar 03, 2026