Editorial
Bell Over the Ballot Box
Bell Over the Ballot Box
The recent HoR election marks a dramatic political reset, as voters propelled the RSP to power and rejected the country’s long-dominant political establishment.
Mar 17, 2026
WORLD
Iran defiant as strikes hit Gulf transport, energy hubs
Iran defiant as strikes hit Gulf transport, energy hubs
Global oil prices have surged by 40 to 50 percent as Iran attacks shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and launches waves of missile and drone strikes in the Gulf in retaliation for the war launched by the United States and Israel on February 28.
Mar 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Mango production likely to increase this year in Madhesh
Mango production likely to increase this year in Madhesh
Mango farms and orchards across all eight districts of the province have witnessed significant blossoming this season. If the fruit trees brave strong winds, hailstorms, and the Madhuwa disease, production is expected to rise considerably.
Mar 16, 2026
OPINION
Nepal Elections: A Call for Generational Shift
Nepal Elections: A Call for Generational Shift
Nepal’s latest election reflects a powerful generational shift, as voters—driven by youth activism and frustration with the political establishment—propelled new leadership and reshaped the country’s political landscape.
Mar 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Dalit girls account for nearly 20 percent of rape cases in Nepal: Study
Dalit girls account for nearly 20 percent of rape cases in N...
The rape and killing of a 16-year-old Dalit girl in Surkhet has triggered nationwide outrage and renewed concern over the disproportionate level of sexual violence faced by Dalit women and girls in Nepal. Nepal Police data shows that during the last fiscal year, 2,507 rape complaints and 460 at...
Mar 16, 2026
SOCIETY
180 inmates still at large after escaping Nawalparasi prison
180 inmates still at large after escaping Nawalparasi prison
546 inmates had fled the prison on September 10 following the tense situation created by the Gen-Z demonstrations on September 8 and 9.
Mar 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Over 52,000 Nepalis leave for foreign jobs in a month amid rising Gulf tensions
Over 52,000 Nepalis leave for foreign jobs in a month amid r...
Statistics from the Department of Foreign Employment Nepal show that a total of 52,944 people obtained labour permits during the month. Among them, 46,452 were men and 6,392 were women.
Mar 16, 2026
SOCIETY
TU to allow students who failed to submit theses another chance
TU to allow students who failed to submit theses another cha...
According to the Office of the Academic Council, eligible students can submit their theses to the concerned dean’s offices by mid-July 2026.
Mar 16, 2026
SOCIETY
16 pharmacies suspended in Banke and Kailali for violations
16 pharmacies suspended in Banke and Kailali for violations
According to Information Officer Deepa Paudel, the suspensions took place between mid-July and mid-March of fiscal year 2025/26. The inspections revealed issues such as the absence of business owners during monitoring, operation without registration, and expired medicines, leading to the suspension...
Mar 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Health insurance to be linked with National ID numbers
Health insurance to be linked with National ID numbers
To expand digital health insurance services, the Health Insurance Board Nepal has begun collaboration with the Department of National ID and Registration to link health insurance with citizens’ National ID (NID) numbers. The partnership aims to simplify registration and renewal processes throu...
Mar 16, 2026