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
World G7 meets on the Iran war as Rubio tries to sell US strategy to skeptical allies insulted by Trump British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said Britain also favored a diplomatic path, acknowledging differences with the United States.
Sports Tonali's breakfast-table dream pays off for childhood idol Gattuso in Italy's World Cup playoff win Every morning Tonali used to drink from a teacup featuring images of Gattuso on it.
Nepal Home Minister Gurung vows zero tolerance on corruption, simplified service delivery Assuming office at the Ministry of Home Affairs today, he directed staff and stated that strict action would be taken against anyone found involved in corruption.
Kathmandu No shift in Nepal's foreign policy, Minister Khanal says Highlighting economic diplomacy, the minister said it would be prioritised as a key tool for national economic development.
Nepal Gita Chaudhary assumes office as Agriculture and Environment Minister Newly appointed Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, as well as Forests and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, assumed office today.
Kathmandu Outgoing PM Karki returns home Karki had assumed responsibility for conducting the elections on the night of September 12, following the developments in the aftermath of the Gen Z movement of September 8–9.
Nepal Nisha Mehta sssumes office as Health and Water Supply Minister The newly appointed Minister for Health and Population, as well as Water Supply, Nisha Mehta, assumed office today.
Nepal First Cabinet Meeting Decides to Implement Gen Z Movement Inquiry Report Upon assuming office at Singha Durbar, Prime Minister Shah directed ministers and secretaries to work in the best interests of the people.
Kathmandu Minister Pokharel takes charge, pledges education sector reforms The newly appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology, as well as Youth and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, assumed office today at the ministry in Singha Durbar.
