POLITICS
Hearing on Rabi Lamichhane’s writ petition scheduled for today
Hearing on Rabi Lamichhane’s writ petition scheduled for tod...
The proceedings had begun on Sunday before a joint bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel. As the hearing could not be concluded on Tuesday, the case has been listed for a “hearing in continuation,” SC Spokesperson Arjun Prasad Koirala said.
Mar 19, 2026
WORLD
Middle East conflict feared to plunge tens of millions more into food insecurity: UN
Middle East conflict feared to plunge tens of millions more...
The World Food Programme (WFP) warned that the total number of people worldwide facing acute levels of hunger could reach record levels in 2026 if the escalation in the Middle East continues to destabilize the global economy.
Mar 19, 2026
WORLD
Over 46,000 civilian units in Iran hit since start of attacks, says rescue official
Over 46,000 civilian units in Iran hit since start of attack...
Among them, about 39,000 were residential units, Razieh Alishavandi, director of Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for international affairs, told Xinhua in a recent interview.
Mar 19, 2026
POLITICS
NC President Thapa resigns after poll defeat
NC President Thapa resigns after poll defeat
He submitted his resignation to Vice President Bishwa Prakash Sharma on Wednesday.
Mar 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Chances of rain in Karnali and Sudurpaschim
Chances of rain in Karnali and Sudurpaschim
The MFD states that currently Nepal is under the partial influence of a westerly low-pressure system and local winds.
Mar 19, 2026
WORLD
Mideast war ups threat to Israeli, US interests: Swedish intelligence
Mideast war ups threat to Israeli, US interests: Swedish int...
"Going back several years, we have had a serious security situation in Sweden. And with the recent developments in Iran and the Middle East, the security situation around the world has deteriorated further, and that also affects us," Charlotte von Essen, head of the Swedish Security Service (Sapo),...
Mar 19, 2026
WORLD
Trump temporarily waives maritime shipping law to ease energy costs
Trump temporarily waives maritime shipping law to ease energ...
Trump's move to issue a 60-day Jones Act waiver would lift a ban on foreign-flagged vessels transporting cargo between US ports over this period.
Mar 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt seeks clarification from 11 firms over trademark violations
Govt seeks clarification from 11 firms over trademark violat...
The Department of Industry directed the firms to appear before the department with relevant documents within the stipulated time.
Mar 19, 2026
WORLD
Argentina formally withdraws from WHO
Argentina formally withdraws from WHO
He said in a social media post that Argentina communicated this decision through a note addressed to the United Nations Secretary-General on March 17, 2025.
Mar 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Pilot's quick action saved us after Khotang helicopter crash, say survivors
Pilot's quick action saved us after Khotang helicopter crash...
The helicopter (9N-AFQ), carrying five passengers from Kathmandu, struck a wall while attempting to land at around 12:02 pm, the state-run RSS reported citing Deputy Superintendent of Police Prakash Budhathoki.
Mar 19, 2026