SOCIETY
Air pollution annually kills about 42,000 people in Nepal
Air pollution annually kills about 42,000 people in Nepal
Approximately 42 thousand people die annually in Nepal due to air pollution, according to the Ministry of Health and Population. Ministry spokesperson Dr Prakash Budhathoki said that children under five years old comprise 21 percent of those deaths.
Mar 14, 2026
WORLD
Earth's ice is melting: where and how fast?
Earth's ice is melting: where and how fast?
Melting glaciers and ice sheets are raising sea levels while the Arctic is poised to log one of its worst winters on record.
Mar 14, 2026
SOCIETY
Election spending by candidates lacks transparency: Joint Observation Report
Election spending by candidates lacks transparency: Joint Ob...
The report, prepared jointly by the National Election Observation Committee (NEOC) and the Election Observation Committee Nepal (EOC Nepal), states that there is a significant gap between the legal spending limits and the actual campaign expenditures. According to the report, candidates were found t...
Mar 13, 2026
SOCIETY
Fate of two APF DIGs hangs as Home Ministry delays decision
Fate of two APF DIGs hangs as Home Ministry delays decision
A proposal to extend the tenure of two Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) of the Armed Police Force (APF) remains uncertain as the Ministry of Home Affairs has yet to make a decision ahead of their mandatory retirement next week. DIGs Laxman Bahadur Singh and Pradeep Pal are set to retire on Marc...
Mar 13, 2026
SOCIETY
NHRC directs govt to ensure supply of LPG and other petroleum products
NHRC directs govt to ensure supply of LPG and other petroleu...
In a press statement issued on Friday, Under Secretary Shyam Babu Kafle said the MHRC has instructed the government to take legal action against those creating artificial shortages, regulate unnecessary hoarding, and immediately ensure the supply of essential commodities to protect consumer rights.
Mar 13, 2026
POLITICS
NC to review election results in Central Committee meeting
NC to review election results in Central Committee meeting
KATHMANDU, March 13: The Nepali Congress (NC)is preparing to convene a Central Working Committee meeting within the third week of March to review the House of Representatives election held on March 5. In the 2079 elections, NC emerged as the largest party, but this time it has fallen to second place...
Mar 13, 2026
POLITICS
UML to submit names of PR MPs on Sunday
UML to submit names of PR MPs on Sunday
According to party sources, the UML is yet to formally receive the letter in this regard received from the Election Commission as most UML leaders attended the funeral of party chair KP Sharma Oli’s father at Pashupati Aryaghat on Friday.
Mar 13, 2026
POLITICS
Mahabir Pun reveals Rs 5.6 million campaign funds, says remaining Rs 2.7 million will supp...
Mahabir Pun reveals Rs 5.6 million campaign funds, says rema...
According to figures he shared on social media, a total of Rs 5,637,893 was raised from various donors for the election campaign. During the 45-day campaign period, Rs 2,868,868 was spent, leaving Rs 2,769,025 still in the bank account.
Mar 13, 2026
ECONOMY
Working capital loan guideline amended, restructuring allowed
Working capital loan guideline amended, restructuring allowe...
Under the previous framework, banks and financial institutions had been providing loans with tenures ranging from three to 10 years for “procurement working capital need.” The amended guideline requires such loans to be periodic in nature, with repayment terms determined in accordance wi...
Mar 13, 2026
SOCIETY
Ministry of Forests and Environment implements GEDSI Strategy
Ministry of Forests and Environment implements GEDSI Strateg...
The Ministry of Forests and Environment has implemented 'Gender Equality, Disabled-Friendly and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Strategy and Implementation Project for the forestry and environment sector covering the years 2082-2091. The strategy was approved and implemented on February 27. Organizing...
Mar 13, 2026