ANO pushes for identity cards for Nepali-Origin diaspora ANO pushes for identity cards for Nepali-Origin diaspora The delegation reaffirmed its commitment to uniting Nepali-origin communities worldwide and urged the government to consider their demands from the perspective of national interest. The delegation reaffirmed its commitment to uniting Nepali-origin communities worldwide and urged the government to consider their demands from the perspective of national interest. Nepal 17 Mar, 2026
Bridge connecting Rautahat and Sarlahi remains incomplete for 9 years Bridge connecting Rautahat and Sarlahi remains incomplete for 9 years The construction of a bridge over the Bagmati River linking Rautahat and Sarlahi districts has remained incomplete for nearly nine years, forcing thousands of local residents to cross the river through risky means every day. The construction of a bridge over the Bagmati River linking Rautahat and Sarlahi districts has remained incomplete for nearly nine years, forcing thousands of local residents to cross the river through risky means every day. Nepal 17 Mar, 2026
Two arrested with 52,300 Tramadol tablets in Parsa Two arrested with 52,300 Tramadol tablets in Parsa Police in Parsa have arrested two individuals in possession of a large quantity of banned Tramadol tablets during a vehicle check in Birgunj. Police in Parsa have arrested two individuals in possession of a large quantity of banned Tramadol tablets during a vehicle check in Birgunj. Nepal 17 Mar, 2026
Youth brutally beaten in Sarlahi; One arrested, search for others underway Youth brutally beaten in Sarlahi; One arrested, search for others underway A youth was stripped and brutally beaten at a park near the famous Chameli Mai Temple in Kabillasi Municipality, Sarlahi, prompting police action. One suspect has been arrested, while the search for other perpetrators continues. A youth was stripped and brutally beaten at a park near the famous Chameli Mai Temple in Kabillasi Municipality, Sarlahi, prompting police action. One suspect has been arrested, while the search for other perpetrators continues. Nepal 17 Mar, 2026
Nepal Airlines cancels several Middle East flights amid airspace closure Nepal Airlines cancels several Middle East flights amid airspace closure Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has cancelled multiple flights to and from the Middle East scheduled between March 18 and March 22 due to the ongoing situation in the region and closure of certain airspace, the national flag carrier announced on Monday. Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has cancelled multiple flights to and from the Middle East scheduled between March 18 and March 22 due to the ongoing situation in the region and closure of certain airspace, the national flag carrier announced on Monday. Nepal 17 Mar, 2026
PM comes under fire for political appointments PM comes under fire for political appointments After garnering widespread appreciation for successfully concluding the House of Representatives election on March 5, Prime Minister Sushila Karki has now invited criticism from all corners for her surprise appointment of Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal in the National Assembly (NA) and her personal secretary Adarsha Kumar Shrestha as chairperson of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC). After garnering widespread appreciation for successfully concluding the House of Representatives election on March 5, Prime Minister Sushila Karki has now invited criticism from all corners for her surprise appointment of Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal in the National Assembly (NA) and her personal secretary Adarsha Kumar Shrestha as chairperson of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC). Nepal 17 Mar, 2026
PM Karki urges NRNs to contribute to Nepal's development PM Karki urges NRNs to contribute to Nepal's development Highlighting the global presence of Nepalis, the Prime Minister described them as goodwill ambassadors of Nepal and acknowledged their significant contributions to nation-building. Highlighting the global presence of Nepalis, the Prime Minister described them as goodwill ambassadors of Nepal and acknowledged their significant contributions to nation-building. Nepal 16 Mar, 2026
Department seizes 6,377 gas cylinders from Shriram Gas Industry Department seizes 6,377 gas cylinders from Shriram Gas Industry The Department has imposed a fine of Rs 300,000 on the industry. The Department has imposed a fine of Rs 300,000 on the industry. Nepal 16 Mar, 2026
EC discloses names of MPs elected under PR system EC discloses names of MPs elected under PR system According to the list, 57 MPs have been elected from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) under the proportional representation system. According to the list, 57 MPs have been elected from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) under the proportional representation system. Nepal 16 Mar, 2026
Five go missing in Bardiya National Park Five go missing in Bardiya National Park Five people have gone missing in the Baridya National Park. Five people have gone missing in the Baridya National Park. Nepal 16 Mar, 2026
180 detainees fled during Gen Z protest still at large 180 detainees fled during Gen Z protest still at large One hundred and eighty inmates out of those escaping the Nawalparasi Jail during Gen Z movement last September are still at large. Of them, 150 are men and 30 women. One hundred and eighty inmates out of those escaping the Nawalparasi Jail during Gen Z movement last September are still at large. Of them, 150 are men and 30 women. Nepal 16 Mar, 2026
Nepali Embassy in Kuwait advises nationals to travel home via Saudi Arabia Nepali Embassy in Kuwait advises nationals to travel home via Saudi Arabia The Embassy of Nepal in Kuwait has advised Nepali nationals wishing to return home to travel via Saudi Arabia, citing the evolving situation in the Middle East. The Embassy of Nepal in Kuwait has advised Nepali nationals wishing to return home to travel via Saudi Arabia, citing the evolving situation in the Middle East. Nepal 16 Mar, 2026
Incredible Balen magic: Genuine referendum or sadistic satisfaction? Incredible Balen magic: Genuine referendum or sadistic satisfaction? On November 2, the then mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, posted a brief but abusively worded comment on his social media account criticising the United States, India, and China, as well as major Nepali political parties, including the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). On November 2, the then mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, posted a brief but abusively worded comment on his social media account criticising the United States, India, and China, as well as major Nepali political parties, including the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). Nepal 16 Mar, 2026
Ministry launches week-long campaign to control and prevent wild-fire across Nepal Ministry launches week-long campaign to control and prevent wild-fire across Nepal As Nepal enters the dry season, particularly from Falgun to Jestha, the risk of forest fires across the country rises significantly. As Nepal enters the dry season, particularly from Falgun to Jestha, the risk of forest fires across the country rises significantly. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Hearing on Lamichhane's writ scheduled for Monday Hearing on Lamichhane's writ scheduled for Monday A division bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel will continue hearing the petitions. A division bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel will continue hearing the petitions. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
SC denies interim order to Kishori Sah, clears path for Matrika Yadav victory SC denies interim order to Kishori Sah, clears path for Matrika Yadav victory A division bench of Justices Binod Sharma and Megharaj Pokharel on Sunday refused to grant the order. A division bench of Justices Binod Sharma and Megharaj Pokharel on Sunday refused to grant the order. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Simkot and its surrounding areas reeling under water crisis Simkot and its surrounding areas reeling under water crisis Simkot town and its surrounding areas in Humla district are reeling under the shortage of drinking water for the past two weeks. Simkot town and its surrounding areas in Humla district are reeling under the shortage of drinking water for the past two weeks. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
TIME names Mountain Lodges of Nepal Manang among World's Greatest Places of 2026 TIME names Mountain Lodges of Nepal Manang among World's Greatest Places of 2026 Mountain Lodges of Nepal Manang has been named one of Time magazine's World's Greatest Places of 2026, making it the only Nepali property on the prestigious annual list of 100 global destinations. Mountain Lodges of Nepal Manang has been named one of Time magazine's World's Greatest Places of 2026, making it the only Nepali property on the prestigious annual list of 100 global destinations. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Nepal Embassy in UAE urges Nepalis not to share rumors or unverified content online Nepal Embassy in UAE urges Nepalis not to share rumors or unverified content online The Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi has urged members of the Nepali community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) not to share rumors, unverified information, photos, or videos related to the current security situation in the country. The Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi has urged members of the Nepali community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) not to share rumors, unverified information, photos, or videos related to the current security situation in the country. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
One killed, 11 injured after Scorpio hits pedestrians in Sarlahi One killed, 11 injured after Scorpio hits pedestrians in Sarlahi One person was killed and 11 others were injured, including members of a wedding procession, after a Scorpio vehicle struck pedestrians in Barahathwa Municipality–10, Sitapur on Friday evening. One person was killed and 11 others were injured, including members of a wedding procession, after a Scorpio vehicle struck pedestrians in Barahathwa Municipality–10, Sitapur on Friday evening. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Business QR payments, mobile banking surge as Nepal logs Rs 852bn in digital transactions in one month Digital payment transactions surged across all channels in the month from mid-March to mid-April 2026, according to the current macroeconomic and financial situation report covering nine months of 2025/26 released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Business More companies, higher index, bigger market: Nepal's stock exchange expands in 2025/26 Nepal's stock market has grown stronger over the past year, with the benchmark index climbing to 2,833.6 points in mid-April 2026 from 2,662.1 a year ago, meaning the value of shares traded on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has risen for investors across the country, according to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Kathmandu Opposition leader Angdembey calls for dialogue, consensus and result-oriented budget Bhishma Raj Angdembey, parliamentary leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress, has stressed that democracy must be guided by dialogue, discussion, consensus and participation, urging the government to heed concerns raised by lawmakers.
Business NEPSE falls 1.41% to 2,744 points The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 39.44 points, or 1.41 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,744.40 points, reversing gains from the previous session.
Nepal Two killed, 22 injured in Arghakhanchi bus accident Two people died on the spot and 22 others were injured in a bus accident at Durgaphant Kudule in Panini-8, Arghakhanchi.
Nepal Five bridges on Bheri Corridor left incomplete for six years Construction of several bridges along the Bheri Corridor road project remains stalled for years, even as significant progress has been made in road development along the Jajarkot–Dolpa section.
Opinion What nurses taught me that Nepal has forgotten Florence Nightingale would not recognise the wards I trained in. As a second-year medical student in the early 1990s, my first serious lessons in medicine came not from doctors or surgeons, but from nurses.
Science and Tech A South Korean startup captures workers' techniques to develop AI brains for robots His head, chest and hands strapped with body cameras, David Park deftly folded a banquet napkin the way he has thousands of times during his nine years at the five-star Lotte Hotel Seoul. Each of his motions is fed into a database that will one day teach a robot to do the same.
Business Ramada Itahari unveils May Dining and Hospitality offers Ramada by Wyndham Itahari has introduced a series of promotional offers for May, targeting both in-house guests and local visitors with dining and leisure experiences.
