SOCIETY
Locals halt waste disposal at Bancharedanda
Locals halt waste disposal at Bancharedanda
Residents of Bancharedanda area did not allow the disposal of waste taking up the non-implementation of past agreements with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City and the Ministry of Urban Development.
Mar 13, 2026
ECONOMY
Consumers queue for hours as gas shortage hits Kathmandu
Consumers queue for hours as gas shortage hits Kathmandu
Half-filled cylinder distribution begins today
Mar 13, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices dip in Nepal
Gold, silver prices dip in Nepal
The price of gold fell by Rs 2,800 per tola, while silver dropped by Rs 20 per tola.
Mar 13, 2026
WORLD
North Korean leader Kim and his daughter try out new pistols at shooting range
North Korean leader Kim and his daughter try out new pistols...
North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Kim visited a factory producing pistols and other light arms a day earlier and reviewed a new pistol that recently entered production.
Mar 13, 2026
SOCIETY
Passport service may be disrupted during transition period, says DoP
Passport service may be disrupted during transition period,...
The DoP clarified that services could remain affected for up to a week as the old system is being replaced with a new one.
Mar 13, 2026
WORLD
China's leaders project stability despite Middle East war
China's leaders project stability despite Middle East war
Officials under President Xi Jinping vowed to boost domestic consumption and invest in new technologies including artificial intelligence to drive growth, while making few changes to China's policy roadmap for the next five years.
Mar 13, 2026
SOCIETY
Hearing on dedicated, trunk line tariff dispute set for March 15
Hearing on dedicated, trunk line tariff dispute set for Marc...
According to the ERC, the hearing will focus on applications filed by Panchakanya Plastic Industries Pvt Ltd and Panchakanya Steel.
Mar 13, 2026
WORLD
India Relaxes FDI Rules for Neighboring Countries Including Nepal
India Relaxes FDI Rules for Neighboring Countries Including...
According to Indian media reports, the Union Government of India amended the existing Press Note 3 of its FDI policy during a Cabinet meeting held on March 10. With this revision, investors from countries such as Nepal, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Afghanistan will find it easie...
Mar 13, 2026
ECONOMY
Consumer price inflation increases to 3.25 percent in a month
Consumer price inflation increases to 3.25 percent in a mont...
As per the ‘Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation Report of Nepal’ of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the inflation inclined 3.25 percent last month, up from 2.42 percent in mid-January. The rate was 1.63 percent in the previous month.
Mar 13, 2026
SOCIETY
UML Chair Oli bereaved by his father’s passing
UML Chair Oli bereaved by his father’s passing
Hospital sources said he had been unwell for some time. Preparations are underway to take the body to Oli’s residence in Gundu.
Mar 13, 2026