WORLD

Iran military says to completely close Hormuz if US targets power plants

Iran military says to completely close Hormuz if US targets power plants

Trump has given Iran 48 hours to reopen the strait which has been effectively closed since the start of the war sparked...

Trump has given Iran 48 hours to reopen the strait which has been effectively closed since the start of the war sparked...

Mar 23, 2026

WORLD

Middle East war at 'perilous stage' with strikes around nuclear sites: WHO

Middle East war at 'perilous stage' with strikes around nuclear sites: WHO

An Iranian ballistic missile ripped open residential buildings and left dozens wounded late Saturday in the southern Isr...

An Iranian ballistic missile ripped open residential buildings and left dozens wounded late Saturday in the southern Isr...

Mar 23, 2026

WORLD

Iranian missiles sow panic, destruction in Israeli towns

Iranian missiles sow panic, destruction in Israeli towns

An Iranian missile hit Franky's town of Arad, hours after another struck Dimona -- home to a nuclear facility -- woundin...

An Iranian missile hit Franky's town of Arad, hours after another struck Dimona -- home to a nuclear facility -- woundin...

Mar 23, 2026

WORLD

Iran missile hit rocks sense of security in Israel nuclear town

Iran missile hit rocks sense of security in Israel nuclear town

But that sense of security was torn apart Saturday evening when a direct strike by an Iranian ballistic missile ripped o...

But that sense of security was torn apart Saturday evening when a direct strike by an Iranian ballistic missile ripped o...

Mar 23, 2026

OPINION

A new political mandate, a new diplomatic moment for Nepal

A new political mandate, a new diplomatic moment for Nepal

Nepal’s new leadership has a historic opportunity to combine generational energy with strategic diplomacy to navig...

Nepal’s new leadership has a historic opportunity to combine generational energy with strategic diplomacy to navig...

Mar 23, 2026

Editorial

Poultry Profits and Pitfalls

Poultry Profits and Pitfalls

Nepal’s poultry sector generates billions annually and employs tens of thousands, but disease outbreaks, high feed...

Nepal’s poultry sector generates billions annually and employs tens of thousands, but disease outbreaks, high feed...

Mar 23, 2026

POLITICS

Nepal’s ambassador presents credentials to Finland’s president

Nepal’s ambassador presents credentials to Finland’s president

During the ceremony, Ambassador Tuladhar conveyed greetings and best wishes on behalf of President Ram Chandra Paudel, w...

During the ceremony, Ambassador Tuladhar conveyed greetings and best wishes on behalf of President Ram Chandra Paudel, w...

Mar 22, 2026

POLITICS

Lohani resigns as chair of RPP’s Director Committee

Lohani resigns as chair of RPP’s Director Committee

Lohani submitted his resignation letter to RPP Chair Rajendra Lingden on Sunday, citing the party’s defeat in the...

Lohani submitted his resignation letter to RPP Chair Rajendra Lingden on Sunday, citing the party’s defeat in the...

Mar 22, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal’s trade deficit widens by over 11% to Rs 1.098 trillion in eight months

Nepal’s trade deficit widens by over 11% to Rs 1.098 trillion in eight months

Out of Rs 1.48 trillion worth of total foreign trade, the country recorded a trade deficit of Rs 1.098 trillion.

Out of Rs 1.48 trillion worth of total foreign trade, the country recorded a trade deficit of Rs 1.098 trillion.

Mar 22, 2026

ECONOMY

Commercial banks issuing loans against shares aggressively amid slow demand for other loans

Commercial banks issuing loans against shares aggressively amid slow demand for other loans

As per the records of Nepal Rastra Bank, the issuance of margin loans by 20 commercial banks soared 42.90 percent as of...

As per the records of Nepal Rastra Bank, the issuance of margin loans by 20 commercial banks soared 42.90 percent as of...

Mar 23, 2026