SOCIETY
Procedure to be developed for using helicopters in wildfire control
Procedure to be developed for using helicopters in wildfire...
The government has decided to formulate a procedure for deploying helicopters to control forest fires, aiming to strengthen wildfire response efforts. The decision was taken during the 74th meeting of the Central Monitoring and Evaluation Committee, chaired by Chief Secretary Suman Raj Aryal.
Mar 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Four dead, 14 injured in disasters across Nepal in 24 hours
Four dead, 14 injured in disasters across Nepal in 24 hours
In the past 24 hours, Nepal has witnessed multiple disaster incidents resulting in four deaths and 14 injuries, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).
Mar 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Two Indian nationals among 20 arrested in drug-related incidents
Two Indian nationals among 20 arrested in drug-related incid...
Two Indian nationals were arrested with 3.160 grams of cannabis-like substance at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) last night after arriving from Bangkok on a Nepal Airlines flight.
Mar 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Lightning strike kills woman in Rolpa
Lightning strike kills woman in Rolpa
A 24-year-old woman, Krishna Pun of Sunilsmriti Rural Municipality–7, Tewang Bhaisipure, died after being struck by lightning while inside her home.
Mar 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt urges public to report illegal LPG trade, pledges immediate action
Govt urges public to report illegal LPG trade, pledges immed...
The Department of Commerce, Supply, and Consumer Protection (DoCSCP) has urged citizens to report any information regarding illegal cooking gas (LPG) trade by calling the toll-free number 1137, following recent reports of black marketing and hoarding of gas amid shortages in the international...
Mar 17, 2026
WORLD
Israel says it’s killed Iran’s security chief Larijani and Basij commander
Israel says it’s killed Iran’s security chief Larijani and B...
Israel has claimed two high profile assassinations of Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, according to Israel’s Defence Minister Katz, and the commander of the internal Basij militia, Gholamreza Soleimani, neither of which Iran has commented on or co...
Mar 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Ride-share driver arrested for misconduct toward passenger
Ride-share driver arrested for misconduct toward passenger
A team from the Kathmandu Valley Police Office detained Kumar Shrestha, 43, from Teku Chowk on Monday. He is accused of behaving indecently toward a young woman who had requested a ride through a ride-sharing platform.
Mar 17, 2026
ECONOMY, Market
Mero Kishan IPO: Company signs agreement with Prabhu Capital for public share issuance
Mero Kishan IPO: Company signs agreement with Prabhu Capital...
The signing ceremony took place on Monday at Prabhu Capital’s office in Kamaladi, where representatives from both companies formalized the IPO management agreement. Under the agreement, Prabhu Capital will handle the sale of Mero Kishan shares to the public.
Mar 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Boy goes missing while swimming in Mahakali River
Boy goes missing while swimming in Mahakali River
A 15-year-old boy, Dhiraj Dhami, went missing while swimming in the Mahakali River on Monday.
Mar 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Two hundi operators arrested in Nagarjun, Kathmandu with Rs 11.6 million cash
Two hundi operators arrested in Nagarjun, Kathmandu with Rs...
The District Police Office, Kathmandu, apprehended them with cash totaling Rs 11.6 million. Following their arrest, the Kathmandu District Court granted a five-day extension for investigation.
Mar 17, 2026