SOCIETY
16 pharmacies suspended in Banke and Kailali for violations
16 pharmacies suspended in Banke and Kailali for violations
According to Information Officer Deepa Paudel, the suspensions took place between mid-July and mid-March of fiscal year 2025/26. The inspections revealed issues such as the absence of business owners during monitoring, operation without registration, and expired medicines, leading to the suspension...
Mar 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Health insurance to be linked with National ID numbers
Health insurance to be linked with National ID numbers
To expand digital health insurance services, the Health Insurance Board Nepal has begun collaboration with the Department of National ID and Registration to link health insurance with citizens’ National ID (NID) numbers. The partnership aims to simplify registration and renewal processes throu...
Mar 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Five hunters reported missing in Bardiya National Park
Five hunters reported missing in Bardiya National Park
The missing individuals have been identified as Resham Samseli, 25; Rabilal Damai, 41; Ram Bahadur Gharti, 34; Sunil Samseli, 30—all from Barahatal Rural Municipality–1, Jyamire—and Durga Bahadur Sijali, 45, originally from Lekbeshi Municipality–8, Gangate, who currently resi...
Mar 16, 2026
WORLD
Thailand’s ‘Death Fest’ invites visitors to embrace mortality
Thailand’s ‘Death Fest’ invites visitors to embrace mortalit...
The unusual fair, now in its second year, has broached the subject that's uncomfortable for many. It's also one of the central teachings of Buddhism, which shapes much of Thailand's culture, about life’s unavoidable sufferings: birth, old age, sickness and death.
Mar 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Gold smuggling scandal fugitive Adhikari now in CIAA’s crosshairs
Gold smuggling scandal fugitive Adhikari now in CIAA’s cross...
Former Revenue Department Director General Jhalakram Adhikari, previously implicated in a 60-kg gold smuggling scandal, now faces a CIAA corruption case for allegedly taking a Rs 7 million bribe and laundering the money through multiple bank accounts and land purchases.
Mar 16, 2026
POLITICS
US Army Lieutenant General Vowell pays a courtesy call on CoAS Sigdel
US Army Lieutenant General Vowell pays a courtesy call on Co...
During the meeting held at Army Headquarters, Bhadrakali, they discussed the matters of bilateral welfare. A team led by Vowell arrived in Nepal on Sunday as part of a regular visit. The delegation would also visit Panchkhal-based Birendra Peace Operations Training Centre (BPOTC) of the Nepali Army.
Mar 16, 2026
POLITICS
RSP to train newly elected MPs on parliamentary conduct, orientation to begin tomorrow
RSP to train newly elected MPs on parliamentary conduct, ori...
According to party Kabindra Burlakoti, all MPs have been instructed to arrive at the designated location in the Kathmandu Valley by 9 AM on March 17. The formal program will start at 10 AM.
Mar 16, 2026
POLITICS
Chinese envoy pays courtesy call on National Assembly Chair Dahal to discuss bilateral tie...
Chinese envoy pays courtesy call on National Assembly Chair...
The meeting covered bilateral relations, parliamentary cooperation, mutual assistance, and current affairs. Chair Dahal highlighted the long-standing ties between Nepal and China, noting that relations are strong not only at the diplomatic level but also among the people.
Mar 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Reconstruction of Kavre section of BP Highway intensified
Reconstruction of Kavre section of BP Highway intensified
The shortest route to link the eastern hilly and southern plains to the federal capital, Kathmandu, was damaged heavily during the monsoon last year. The reconstruction was launched from three sections along the Highway.
Mar 16, 2026
WORLD
Flights temporarily suspended at Dubai's airport following nearby drone incident
Flights temporarily suspended at Dubai's airport following n...
Flights were temporarily suspended at Dubai's airport, previously one of the world's busiest, on Monday after a "drone-related incident" sparked a fire nearby, city authorities said. The Emirati defence ministry later said its air defence systems were intercepting a wave of Iranian drones and m...
Mar 16, 2026