ECONOMY
Solo trekking now allowed in restricted areas, guide mandatory
Solo trekking now allowed in restricted areas, guide mandato...
Under the previous system, even if a guide was hired, solo travellers were not permitted to enter restricted areas. Tourists were compelled to find a partner to meet the minimum group requirement, which often led to inconvenience and, in some cases, forced arrangements with unfamiliar individuals.
Mar 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Trained dogs deployed for security in Chitwan National Park
Trained dogs deployed for security in Chitwan National Park
According to Information Officer Avinash Thapa Magar, the park has been using a combination of long-, medium-, and short-range patrols, intelligence mobilisation, and joint investigation units as part of its regular security operations. Recently, four trained dogs have also been introduced to suppor...
Mar 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Third Red Panda Festival to be held in Ilam from April 3–6
Third Red Panda Festival to be held in Ilam from April 3–6
The third edition of the Red Panda Festival will be held in Ilam from April 3 to 6, aiming to promote conservation of the endangered red panda while boosting tourism in the region.
Mar 24, 2026
SOCIETY
15 arrested with drugs from various parts of country
15 arrested with drugs from various parts of country
Police have arrested 15 individuals from different parts of the country in possession of illegal drugs during routine patrol operations, according to the Central Police News Desk.
Mar 24, 2026
WORLD
Israel struck over 3,000 Iranian targets since start of war: IDF
Israel struck over 3,000 Iranian targets since start of war:...
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Tuesday that it has struck more than 3,000 targets in Iran since its military operation began on February 28. In a statement, the IDF said the strikes are part of ongoing efforts to further degrade Iran's "core systems and capabilities."
Mar 24, 2026
POLITICS
PM Karki to vacate official residence on Friday
PM Karki to vacate official residence on Friday
Karki, who had been residing at the official residence in Baluwatar since assuming office, will move back to her home in Dhapasi after handing over responsibilities to the incoming government.
Mar 24, 2026
POLITICS
Gagan Thapa proposes NC general convention from September 9-11
Gagan Thapa proposes NC general convention from September 9-...
Addressing the ongoing Central Committee meeting, Thapa outlined a detailed schedule for membership updates and convention preparations. He proposed that new membership forms be delivered to the wards from April 4 until mid-April, with existing records updated simultaneously.
Mar 24, 2026
ECONOMY
Bird flu confirmed in commercial poultry farms in Jhapa
Bird flu confirmed in commercial poultry farms in Jhapa
Area sealed, movement of chickens and eggs banned
Mar 24, 2026
WORLD
India warns of misuse risk from cheap weight-loss jabs
India warns of misuse risk from cheap weight-loss jabs
The warning comes after patents on semaglutide -- the active ingredient in drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy -- expired on March 20 in India, the world's largest supplier of generic medicines.
Mar 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Four men found dead in different parts of the country
Four men found dead in different parts of the country
According to police, the identities of two of the deceased found in Nuwakot and Sankhuwasabha have been confirmed, while the identities of the deceased found in the other two locations remain unknown.
Mar 24, 2026