Nepal reaffirms strong support for UNIFIL and safety of Peacekeepers Nepal reaffirms strong support for UNIFIL and safety of Peacekeepers Nepal joined fellow countries today in reaffirming its strong support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and emphasized the need to ensure the safety and security of UN peacekeepers serving in Lebanon under challenging circumstances, according to its Nepal's Permanent Mission to the United Nations. Nepal joined fellow countries today in reaffirming its strong support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and emphasized the need to ensure the safety and security of UN peacekeepers serving in Lebanon under challenging circumstances, according to its Nepal's Permanent Mission to the United Nations. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Patel shatters Prabhu Sah's supremacy in Rautahat-3 Patel shatters Prabhu Sah's supremacy in Rautahat-3 Rabindra Patel, 48, of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has said that the longstanding leader of the Madhes Prabhu Sah has been rejected by his electorate for good. Rabindra Patel, 48, of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has said that the longstanding leader of the Madhes Prabhu Sah has been rejected by his electorate for good. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Japan provides grant for classroom construction in Bajhang school Japan provides grant for classroom construction in Bajhang school The Government of Japan has pledged financial assistance for the construction of classrooms at Shree Satyavadi Higher Secondary School in Bajhang district. The Government of Japan has pledged financial assistance for the construction of classrooms at Shree Satyavadi Higher Secondary School in Bajhang district. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
51 parties fail to surpass election threshold for 'national party' 51 parties fail to surpass election threshold for 'national party' The Election Commission of Nepal (EC) has clarified that only parties securing at least three percent of the total valid votes will be granted seats. The Election Commission of Nepal (EC) has clarified that only parties securing at least three percent of the total valid votes will be granted seats. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
Nepal Airlines to operate special rescue flight to Dubai tonight Nepal Airlines to operate special rescue flight to Dubai tonight Nepal Airlines Corporation is all set to operate a special flight tonight to assist passengers stranded at Dubai Airport. Nepal Airlines Corporation is all set to operate a special flight tonight to assist passengers stranded at Dubai Airport. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
Around 300 Thai Buddhist monks set out on Lumbini-Ramagram Peace Walk Around 300 Thai Buddhist monks set out on Lumbini-Ramagram Peace Walk Acharya Charan is leading the group of monks from Uthayan Tham Dong Yang in Sisaket province, Thailand. Acharya Charan is leading the group of monks from Uthayan Tham Dong Yang in Sisaket province, Thailand. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
PR vote counting for House of Representatives election completed PR vote counting for House of Representatives election completed The Election Commission has completed the counting of votes under the proportional representation (PR) system for the House of Representatives election held on March 5. The Election Commission has completed the counting of votes under the proportional representation (PR) system for the House of Representatives election held on March 5. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
Eight injured as five vehicles collide at Daunne Eight injured as five vehicles collide at Daunne Eight people were injured after five vehicles collided at Daunne along the East-West Highway on Tuesday night. Eight people were injured after five vehicles collided at Daunne along the East-West Highway on Tuesday night. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
CAAN irked by Nepal Airline's aviation safety breach CAAN irked by Nepal Airline's aviation safety breach The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has expressed serious concerns over an aviation safety breach by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) in Guangzhou, China. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has expressed serious concerns over an aviation safety breach by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) in Guangzhou, China. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
RSP edges towards historic parliamentary supermajority RSP edges towards historic parliamentary supermajority With the counting for direct election (First-Past-The-Post) for the House of Representatives completed and that for proportional representation (PR) in the final stage, the Rabi Lamichhane-led Rastriya Swatantra Party seems slated to win a parliamentary supermajority. With the counting for direct election (First-Past-The-Post) for the House of Representatives completed and that for proportional representation (PR) in the final stage, the Rabi Lamichhane-led Rastriya Swatantra Party seems slated to win a parliamentary supermajority. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
Tiger census commences in Shuklaphanta National Park Tiger census commences in Shuklaphanta National Park A tiger census commenced in and around Shuklaphanta National Park (SNP) on Tuesday. A tiger census commenced in and around Shuklaphanta National Park (SNP) on Tuesday. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Middle East crisis throws a wrench into Nepal's spring tourism Middle East crisis throws a wrench into Nepal's spring tourism Nepal’s tourism industry began 2026 on a strong note, but airspace disruptions across the Middle East are creating unexpected travel challenges just as the country enters its peak spring trekking and mountaineering season. Nepal’s tourism industry began 2026 on a strong note, but airspace disruptions across the Middle East are creating unexpected travel challenges just as the country enters its peak spring trekking and mountaineering season. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
14 arrested with illegal drugs from various districts 14 arrested with illegal drugs from various districts Police have arrested 14 people from different parts of the country in possession of illegal narcotic substances, including brown sugar, heroin and marijuana, according to the Nepal Police. Police have arrested 14 people from different parts of the country in possession of illegal narcotic substances, including brown sugar, heroin and marijuana, according to the Nepal Police. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Teenager buried to death due to mound-collapse in Doti Teenager buried to death due to mound-collapse in Doti A 16-year-old girl, Alina Singh from Gwani, Sayal Rural Municipality-2, has died after being buried as a mound of earth collapsed on her. She had gone to scrape and collect soil from the mound to use it for plastering the house walls. A 16-year-old girl, Alina Singh from Gwani, Sayal Rural Municipality-2, has died after being buried as a mound of earth collapsed on her. She had gone to scrape and collect soil from the mound to use it for plastering the house walls. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Indian PM Modi speaks to RSP leaders Indian PM Modi speaks to RSP leaders Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Senior RSP leader Balendra (Balen) Shah and congratulated them on their electoral victories. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Senior RSP leader Balendra (Balen) Shah and congratulated them on their electoral victories. Nepal 09 Mar, 2026
RSP leads PR vote count with over 5 million votes RSP leads PR vote count with over 5 million votes The Election Commission Nepal has reported that a total of 10,444,425 votes have been counted so far under the Proportional Representation (PR) category of the House of Representatives election. The Election Commission Nepal has reported that a total of 10,444,425 votes have been counted so far under the Proportional Representation (PR) category of the House of Representatives election. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Gen Z leaders who triumphed electoral battle Gen Z leaders who triumphed electoral battle The Gen Z leaders, who led the revolution last September, won the March 5 election, which was scheduled in response to the protest. The election produced several young leaders and is regarded as a turning point in Nepal’s modern political history. The Gen Z leaders, who led the revolution last September, won the March 5 election, which was scheduled in response to the protest. The election produced several young leaders and is regarded as a turning point in Nepal’s modern political history. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Nepal Airlines accused of serious safety breach at Chinese Airport Nepal Airlines accused of serious safety breach at Chinese Airport Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is facing serious allegations of violating safety protocols at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China. Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is facing serious allegations of violating safety protocols at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
HoR Election: 8,197 votes invalid in Kathmandu HoR Election: 8,197 votes invalid in Kathmandu In the HoR election held on March 5, Kathmandu—the district with the highest literacy rate—recorded a total of 8,197 invalid votes. In the HoR election held on March 5, Kathmandu—the district with the highest literacy rate—recorded a total of 8,197 invalid votes. Nepal 09 Mar, 2026
Vote count: RSP continues to lead by a wide margin in PR Vote count: RSP continues to lead by a wide margin in PR The Shram Sanskriti Party has secured 313,489 votes, while the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has received 294,355 votes. The Shram Sanskriti Party has secured 313,489 votes, while the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has received 294,355 votes. Nepal 09 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.
