WORLD
North Korean leader Kim observes test of rocket launch systems with his daughter
North Korean leader Kim observes test of rocket launch syste...
The official Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim watched the strike drill involving twelve 600mm-calibre, ultraprecision rocket launchers off North Korea's east coast on Saturday.
Mar 16, 2026
Entertainment
‘Pahad’ teaser released, film set for Nepali New Year release
‘Pahad’ teaser released, film set for Nepali New Year releas...
According to Ghimirey, who also wrote the film, Pahad portrays the growing trend of youth migration abroad, leaving the hills deserted and creating social and economic challenges.
Mar 16, 2026
POLITICS
Hearing on Lamichhane's writ scheduled for today
Hearing on Lamichhane's writ scheduled for today
A division bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel would continue hearing on the petitions.
Mar 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt to accept grant of over 24 million USD
Govt to accept grant of over 24 million USD
The meeting of the Council of Ministers held at the Prime Minister's official residence, Baluwatar, on Sunday, approved the assistance amounting to USD 24,267,427.
Mar 16, 2026
WORLD
Why is the dollar profiting from Middle East war?
Why is the dollar profiting from Middle East war?
The surge in energy prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has significantly strengthened the dollar, paradoxically undermining US President Donald Trump's economic objectives.
Mar 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Government’s revenue collection falls short, capital spending remains sluggish
Government’s revenue collection falls short, capital spendin...
The government had set a revenue collection target of Rs 910.20 billion for the period from mid-July 2025 to mid-March 2026. However, the actual collection stood at Rs 765.10 billion.
Mar 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Negative real interest rate emerges, signaling deep economic slowdown
Negative real interest rate emerges, signaling deep economic...
According to data from Nepal Rastra Bank, the average interest rate on deposits at several commercial banks has fallen to as low as 2.93 percent.
Mar 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt slaps Rs 300,000 cash penalty on gas depot for creating artificial shortage
Govt slaps Rs 300,000 cash penalty on gas depot for creating...
According to the Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection, officials recovered 6,377 gas cylinders filled with cooking gas from Shree Ram Gas Bhandaran in Harisiddhi, Lalitpur.
Mar 16, 2026
WORLD
Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort ships
Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort...
Energy prices have soared across the world since Iran responded to the US-Israeli campaign by threatening shipping sailing though the strait, which connects major Gulf oil and gas exporters to the global market.
Mar 16, 2026
POLITICS
EC begins verification as parties submit their PR lawmakers list
EC begins verification as parties submit their PR lawmakers...
The Rastriya Swatantra Party, which secured the highest number of valid votes, has submitted a list of 57 lawmakers in line with the cluster requirements.
Mar 16, 2026