Youth arrested with 10 kg marijuana in Sarlahi Youth arrested with 10 kg marijuana in Sarlahi Police have arrested a 21-year-old man with 10 kilograms of marijuana from Lalbandi Municipality in Sarlahi district. Police have arrested a 21-year-old man with 10 kilograms of marijuana from Lalbandi Municipality in Sarlahi district. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
14 pigs die of swine flu in Rautahat, farmers urged to stay alert 14 pigs die of swine flu in Rautahat, farmers urged to stay alert Swine flu has been detected among domesticated pigs in Chandrapur Municipality–5 of Rautahat, leading to the death of 14 pigs, officials said. Swine flu has been detected among domesticated pigs in Chandrapur Municipality–5 of Rautahat, leading to the death of 14 pigs, officials said. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
People expressed their bond with Balen via ballot People expressed their bond with Balen via ballot The four-year-old party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, has gained a historical majority in the March 5 election for the new government. At the same time a debate has emerged over whether the party got such a supermajority due to the Balendra (Balen) wave. The answer is: Yes. The four-year-old party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, has gained a historical majority in the March 5 election for the new government. At the same time a debate has emerged over whether the party got such a supermajority due to the Balendra (Balen) wave. The answer is: Yes. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Seven Indian pilgrims killed in microbus accident in Gorkha Seven Indian pilgrims killed in microbus accident in Gorkha Seven Indian nationals were killed in a passenger microbus accident at Kantar in Shahid Lakhan Rural Municipality-3 on Saturday, police said. Seven Indian nationals were killed in a passenger microbus accident at Kantar in Shahid Lakhan Rural Municipality-3 on Saturday, police said. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Nearly 6,800 disaster incidents reported in 11 months Nearly 6,800 disaster incidents reported in 11 months A total of 6,799 disaster-related incidents were recorded across the country over the past 11 months, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. A total of 6,799 disaster-related incidents were recorded across the country over the past 11 months, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Locals halt waste disposal at Bancharedanda Locals halt waste disposal at Bancharedanda The disposal of waste from Kathmandu Valley at Bancharedanda has been halted due to obstruction by local residents. The disposal of waste from Kathmandu Valley at Bancharedanda has been halted due to obstruction by local residents. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
Nepal govt stops providing on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals Nepal govt stops providing on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals Nepal has decided to stop granting on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals. Nepal has decided to stop granting on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
21 Nepalis rescued from illegal online scam centres in Cambodia 21 Nepalis rescued from illegal online scam centres in Cambodia Twenty-one Nepali nationals who had reached Cambodia after falling prey to various inducements and were later forced to work in illegal online scam centres and casinos have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal. Twenty-one Nepali nationals who had reached Cambodia after falling prey to various inducements and were later forced to work in illegal online scam centres and casinos have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
EC urges parties, candidates to disclose election campaign income and expenditure EC urges parties, candidates to disclose election campaign income and expenditure The Election Commission Nepal has asked political parties and candidates who contested the recent House of Representatives member election to publicly disclose details of their campaign income and expenditure within the legally mandated timeframe. The Election Commission Nepal has asked political parties and candidates who contested the recent House of Representatives member election to publicly disclose details of their campaign income and expenditure within the legally mandated timeframe. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
Passport services may face temporary disruption during system upgrade Passport services may face temporary disruption during system upgrade The Department of Passports has warned that passport services across the country and at Nepali missions abroad may face temporary disruptions as the government prepares to shift to a new passport issuance system. The Department of Passports has warned that passport services across the country and at Nepali missions abroad may face temporary disruptions as the government prepares to shift to a new passport issuance system. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
Brutal rape, murder of girl shocks the nation Brutal rape, murder of girl shocks the nation The alleged rape and murder of 16-year-old Inisha BK has shocked the nation, with several prominent figures, leaders and netizens using the hashtag #justiceforinisha in social media to express their outrage and demand justice for the victim. The alleged rape and murder of 16-year-old Inisha BK has shocked the nation, with several prominent figures, leaders and netizens using the hashtag #justiceforinisha in social media to express their outrage and demand justice for the victim. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
UML CC Member Krishna Thapa dies of heart attack UML CC Member Krishna Thapa dies of heart attack Krishna Thapa, central committee (CC) member and Kaski district in charge of the CPN (UML), died of a heart attack this afternoon. Krishna Thapa, central committee (CC) member and Kaski district in charge of the CPN (UML), died of a heart attack this afternoon. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Heavy rainfall recorded in Chitwan, Gorkha and Udayapur districts Heavy rainfall recorded in Chitwan, Gorkha and Udayapur districts The department stated that Udayapur recorded the highest rainfall, measuring 82.2 millimeters within the past three hours. The department stated that Udayapur recorded the highest rainfall, measuring 82.2 millimeters within the past three hours. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Stern action demanded against perpetrators of Inisha's rape and murder Stern action demanded against perpetrators of Inisha's rape and murder The protesters carried placards reading “Take Action Against Rapists,” “Stop Rape,” and “Give Justice to Inisha’s Family.” The protesters carried placards reading “Take Action Against Rapists,” “Stop Rape,” and “Give Justice to Inisha’s Family.” Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
16 Nepalis rescued from online scam centres in Cambodia 16 Nepalis rescued from online scam centres in Cambodia Sixteen Nepali nationals who had travelled to Cambodia after being lured by human traffickers have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said. Sixteen Nepali nationals who had travelled to Cambodia after being lured by human traffickers have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Two killed in Kanchanpur jeep-motorbike collision Two killed in Kanchanpur jeep-motorbike collision Two people died when a jeep and a motorcycle collided on the Mahendranagar–Daiji section of the East-West Highway on Wednesday. Two people died when a jeep and a motorcycle collided on the Mahendranagar–Daiji section of the East-West Highway on Wednesday. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Nepal to chair WTO Committee on Trade and Environment Nepal to chair WTO Committee on Trade and Environment Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ram Prasad Subedi, has been unanimously elected Chairperson of the Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE) of the World Trade Organization. Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ram Prasad Subedi, has been unanimously elected Chairperson of the Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE) of the World Trade Organization. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
21st Nepal Open Paragliding Competition to be held in Pokhara 21st Nepal Open Paragliding Competition to be held in Pokhara The 21st Nepal Open Paragliding Competition (NOPC) – Accuracy is set to be held in Pokhara from March 18 to March 21, marking the revival of one of Nepal’s most prestigious paragliding events after years of disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and airspace restrictions. The 21st Nepal Open Paragliding Competition (NOPC) – Accuracy is set to be held in Pokhara from March 18 to March 21, marking the revival of one of Nepal’s most prestigious paragliding events after years of disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and airspace restrictions. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Three Nepalis rescued from online scam centres in Myanmar Three Nepalis rescued from online scam centres in Myanmar Three Nepali nationals who had been taken to Myanmar and forced to work in illegal online scam centres have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said on Wednesday. Three Nepali nationals who had been taken to Myanmar and forced to work in illegal online scam centres have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said on Wednesday. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Govt monitoring situation in West Asia; over 65,000 Nepalis register for assistance Govt monitoring situation in West Asia; over 65,000 Nepalis register for assistance The government has said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and is actively working to ensure the safety, welfare and assistance of Nepali nationals in the region, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The government has said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and is actively working to ensure the safety, welfare and assistance of Nepali nationals in the region, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nepal 12 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.
