WORLD

European Union summit will focus on Iran war and a loan to Ukraine blocked by Hungary

European Union summit will focus on Iran war and a loan to Ukraine blocked by Hungary

Many of those leaders have deflected entreaties by U.S. President Donald Trump to send military assets to secure the Str...

Many of those leaders have deflected entreaties by U.S. President Donald Trump to send military assets to secure the Str...

Mar 19, 2026

OPINION

Fuel shortages in Nepal: A hidden threat to health and livelihoods

Fuel shortages in Nepal: A hidden threat to health and livelihoods

Rising fuel prices and LPG shortages in Nepal are disrupting daily life, straining healthcare services, and threatening...

Rising fuel prices and LPG shortages in Nepal are disrupting daily life, straining healthcare services, and threatening...

Mar 19, 2026

WORLD

China calls killing of Iran's Larijani, leaders 'unacceptable'

China calls killing of Iran's Larijani, leaders 'unacceptable'

China condemned on Thursday the killing of Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani by an Israeli air strike, callin...

China condemned on Thursday the killing of Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani by an Israeli air strike, callin...

Mar 19, 2026

ECONOMY

Middle East tensions ground paragliding pilots, NOTAM issued over Sarangkot skies

Middle East tensions ground paragliding pilots, NOTAM issued over Sarangkot skies

Ongoing tensions in Middle Eastern countries have prevented several international pilots from participating in an upcomi...

Ongoing tensions in Middle Eastern countries have prevented several international pilots from participating in an upcomi...

Mar 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Writ petition filed in SC challenging Aryal’s recommendation to National Assembly

Writ petition filed in SC challenging Aryal’s recommendation to National Assembly

A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the legality of the Cabinet’s decision to rec...

A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the legality of the Cabinet’s decision to rec...

Mar 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Body of youth entrepreneur found in Jhapa

Body of youth entrepreneur found in Jhapa

50-year-old Rup Narayan Neupane, a young entrepreneur and social activist from Damak, had gone to Kunjibari, about 30 ki...

50-year-old Rup Narayan Neupane, a young entrepreneur and social activist from Damak, had gone to Kunjibari, about 30 ki...

Mar 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Hearing on Lamichhane case amendment concludes, orders in preparation

Hearing on Lamichhane case amendment concludes, orders in preparation

A division bench of Justices Sharanga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel concluded the hearing on Thursday after senior adv...

A division bench of Justices Sharanga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel concluded the hearing on Thursday after senior adv...

Mar 19, 2026

ECONOMY

Daily turnover jumps to Rs 21.22 billion as NEPSE escalates by 64.67 points

Daily turnover jumps to Rs 21.22 billion as NEPSE escalates by 64.67 points

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday surged 64.67 points to close at 2,877.02 points.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday surged 64.67 points to close at 2,877.02 points.

Mar 19, 2026

SOCIETY

205 crocodiles released into Rapti River

205 crocodiles released into Rapti River

The Crocodile Breeding Centre has been in operation at Kasara, a part of CNP, since 1978 for the protection of gharials.

The Crocodile Breeding Centre has been in operation at Kasara, a part of CNP, since 1978 for the protection of gharials.

Mar 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Immigration department tells ANFA not to field foreign players on tourist visas

Immigration department tells ANFA not to field foreign players on tourist visas

In a letter issued on Thursday, the department said it had received complaints that clubs participating in national men&...

In a letter issued on Thursday, the department said it had received complaints that clubs participating in national men&...

Mar 19, 2026