ECONOMY
Outgoing finance minister says 400-bed Rapti hospital contract could not be awarded
Outgoing finance minister says 400-bed Rapti hospital contra...
While presenting a tenure completion report on behalf of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Khanal listed ongoing and incomplete projects, noting that the hospital contract could not be finalized.
Mar 20, 2026
WORLD
Global trade growth to slow in 2026 with further pressure from Middle East conflict: WTO
Global trade growth to slow in 2026 with further pressure fr...
In its latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report, the WTO forecast that in a baseline growth scenario excluding energy price shocks, global merchandise trade growth would slow to 1.9 percent in 2026 from 4.6 percent in 2025 before rebounding to 2.6 percent in 2027.
Mar 20, 2026
POLITICS
Despite losing election, Nidhi delighted as Balendra poised to become PM
Despite losing election, Nidhi delighted as Balendra poised...
In a social media post, Nidhi expressed happiness that, for the first time, a person of Madhesi origin is set to become prime minister. Having lost the House of Representatives election from Dhanusha-3, he shared his joy over Shah’s potential premiership rather than dwelling on his own defeat.
Mar 20, 2026
SOCIETY
PM Karki visits Janaki Temple, pays homage
PM Karki visits Janaki Temple, pays homage
Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited and performed worship at the famous religious site Janaki Temple in Janakpurdham on Friday. The PM arrived by Nepali Army helicopter this morning and performed a special worship at the famous Janaki Temple.
Mar 20, 2026
SPORTS
ANFA faces controversy over foreign players
ANFA faces controversy over foreign players
ANFA CEO Indraman Tuladhar said the ANFA submitted all necessary documents regarding foreign players’ visas to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Sports Council one and a half months ago.
Mar 20, 2026
WORLD
Iran Revolutionary Guards say US-Israel strikes kill spokesman
Iran Revolutionary Guards say US-Israel strikes kill spokesm...
Naini "was martyred in the criminal cowardly terrorist attack by the American-Zionist side at dawn", the Guards said in a statement on their Sepah News website.
Mar 20, 2026
SOCIETY
RSP’s education promises: Reality or just rhetoric?
RSP’s education promises: Reality or just rhetoric?
Education has been placed at the center of RSP’s policy priorities, largely in response to a growing crisis—millions of Nepali youth leaving the country each year for study and employment.
Mar 20, 2026
WORLD
North Korean leader, daughter try out new tank
North Korean leader, daughter try out new tank
Photos released by state media showed a chuffed-looking Kim sitting on top of the moving tank in his trademark leather jacket as the teenage Ju Ae's head popped out of a hatch during the exercises on Thursday.
Mar 20, 2026
POLITICS
NCP Coordinator Dahal warns of action against those not voting for party
NCP Coordinator Dahal warns of action against those not voti...
Speaking at a meeting held at the party’s Parisdanda office on Thursday, Dahal said internal reports suggest that nearly 50 percent of votes had shifted to the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), particularly to its election symbol, the bell.
Mar 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Dhagadhi-Dipayal fast track: Two cemented bridges constructed
Dhagadhi-Dipayal fast track: Two cemented bridges constructe...
The concrete bridges have been built over the Jonapur Rasukuti rivulet along the road section.
Mar 20, 2026