ECONOMY
Daily turnover jumps to Rs 23.59 billion as NEPSE escalates by 54.51 points
Daily turnover jumps to Rs 23.59 billion as NEPSE escalates...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday jumped 54.51 points to close at 2,931.55 points.
Mar 22, 2026
POLITICS
RSP urges political appointees to resign, pave way for new government
RSP urges political appointees to resign, pave way for new g...
RSP leaders argue that earlier appointments were often influenced by political connections rather than merit, expertise or competence, which contributed to growing public dissatisfaction. Continuing with the same appointees, they say, would contradict the spirit of change expected from the new gover...
Mar 22, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs 50 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 50 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
The central bank on Sunday invited commercial banks to invest the amount for a 14-day period through an online bidding process. Banks can submit their bids via the designated system until 3 pm. The interest rate will be determined through competitive bidding.
Mar 22, 2026
POLITICS
NC leaders united against Thapa’s resignation at CWC meeting
NC leaders united against Thapa’s resignation at CWC meeting
On the second day of discussions, NC Spokesperson Devraj Chalise said that around two dozen members who spoke in the meeting rejected Thapa’s proposal to step down, arguing that he should continue leading the party in the current situation and focus on rebuilding it with a new approach.
Mar 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Kapilvastu Maharajgunj clash: Nine arrested, 23 injured
Kapilvastu Maharajgunj clash: Nine arrested, 23 injured
Tensions escalated between two communities, leading to protests in several areas. Police intervened to bring the situation under control and detained nine people. Superintendent of Police Santosh Acharya said a total of 23 people were injured in the incident.
Mar 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Global community urges Nepal to reform laws on abortion, child marriage
Global community urges Nepal to reform laws on abortion, chi...
The call comes as Nepal reviews key recommendations received during the fourth cycle of the UPR, with a focus on legal identity, gender-based violence, and sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Mar 22, 2026
WORLD
64 killed in attack on Sudan hospital: WHO
64 killed in attack on Sudan hospital: WHO
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the attack on Friday hit El-Daein Teaching Hospital in the state capital of East Darfur, adding that "enough blood has been spilled" and it was time to stop the nearly three-year conflict ravaging Sudan.
Mar 22, 2026
SOCIETY
128 people arrested for illegal acts inside national park
128 people arrested for illegal acts inside national park
According to the Park's Information Officer, Abinash Thapa Magar, the largest number of those arrested are those involved in illegal fishing in the Rapti River. The park arrested and took action against 70 people for fishing illegally.
Mar 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Poultry farming generates Rs 58 billion income annually
Poultry farming generates Rs 58 billion income annually
According to data released on Friday by the National Statistics Office Nepal, about 117.1 million broiler chickens are raised annually in the country. Out of more than 127.6 million chickens reared each year, the majority are broilers. The data shows that sales of over 100 million broilers generate...
Mar 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold prices drop sharply by Rs 12,500 per tola
Gold prices drop sharply by Rs 12,500 per tola
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of hallmark gold has been fixed at Rs 282,000 per tola. Previously, gold was being traded at Rs 294,500 per tola, marking a sharp drop of Rs 12,500 per tola.
Mar 22, 2026