SOCIETY
Traffic disrupted along Butwal-Narayanghat road
Traffic disrupted along Butwal-Narayanghat road
Transport services have been affected after the road became slippery and muddy in the Daunne section located in Binayi Tribeni Rural Municipality-2 of Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East) along the East-West Highway, said Yubaraj Khadka, Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Nawalpar...
Mar 22, 2026
WORLD
Trump to ‘obliterate’ Iran's power plants if Hormuz not opened in 48 hours
Trump to ‘obliterate’ Iran's power plants if Hormuz not open...
“If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.
Mar 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Daunne road opens one-way, traffic jam stretches up to 5 km
Daunne road opens one-way, traffic jam stretches up to 5 km
The road, which had been obstructed since Friday due to rainfall, resumed partial movement this morning at Binayi Triveni Rural Municipality–2, with vehicles being allowed to pass alternately, according to the District Police Office. Superintendent of Police Yubaraj Khadka said a traffic jam o...
Mar 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 150.24, euro at Rs 173.81
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 150.24, euro at Rs 173.81
According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar stands at Rs 149.64, while the selling rate is Rs 150.24. The buying rate of one euro is set at Rs 173.12 and the selling rate at Rs 173.81. The UK pound sterling is priced at Rs 200.38 for buying and Rs 201.19 for selling. The Swi...
Mar 22, 2026
SOCIETY
World Water Day being observed today
World Water Day being observed today
The day is being observed across the globe today under the theme "Water and Gender," and slogan "Where water flows, equality grows". Observed on 22 March, the campaign highlights the critical intersection of water access, sanitation, and gender equality, focusing on how women and girls are dispropor...
Mar 22, 2026
SOCIETY
President Paudel calls for equal access to water
President Paudel calls for equal access to water
In a message on the occasion of World Water Day 2026, he stressed the need to ensure gender equality, proportional participation, and fair access at every level of drinking water management.
Mar 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Snowfall cheers Mustang farmers
Snowfall cheers Mustang farmers
Heavy snowfall occurred on Friday night in Upper Mustang, including the Muktinath area and surrounding locations. While high-altitude areas in Gharapjhong and Thasang rural municipalities received snowfall, lower settlements experienced rainfall. The upper grazing lands in Upper Mustang, Baragung Mu...
Mar 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Tipper crash in Palpa leaves four, including driver, dead
Tipper crash in Palpa leaves four, including driver, dead
The death toll rose after 33-year-old Rajan Chidi of Tansen Municipality-10, who was seriously injured, died during treatment, according to DSP Hom Prakash Chaudhary, information officer at the District Police Office, Palpa.
Mar 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepalgunj Customs collects only 52% of revenue target
Nepalgunj Customs collects only 52% of revenue target
For fiscal year 2025/2026, the annual target was set at Rs 24.54 billion. By mid-March, the office had collected Rs 12.75 billion, or 51.97 percent of the target, according to Chief Customs Officer Janardan Poudel.
Mar 22, 2026
WORLD
Iran's FM says mediation efforts underway by several countries to end war
Iran's FM says mediation efforts underway by several countri...
The attacks began when Tehran was in the middle of nuclear negotiations with the United States, Araghchi said, adding that Iran's response to the U.S.-Israeli attacks constitutes self-defense and will continue for as long as needed.
Mar 22, 2026