ECONOMY
Budget calendar sets March 29 deadline for ministries to submit plans, programs
Budget calendar sets March 29 deadline for ministries to sub...
Spokesperson at the Ministry of Finance Tanka Prasad Pandey informed that all ministries were asked to ensure entry of their plans and programmes in the LMBIS in line with the stipulated budget ceiling for the upcoming fiscal year.
Mar 24, 2026
WORLD
Mideast war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks
Mideast war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s oil sho...
As the war grinds into its fourth week, US President Donald Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if Iran failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours -- setting an effective deadline of 23:44 GMT Monday.
Mar 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal Ranks 92nd in World Happiness Index, Tops South Asian Region
Nepal Ranks 92nd in World Happiness Index, Tops South Asian...
According to the World Happiness Report 2026, which reflects 2025 data, Nepal scored 5.31 points out of 10. In 2024, the country ranked 93rd with a score of 5.16 points.
Mar 24, 2026
POLITICS
Can all political appointments be revoked at once?
Can all political appointments be revoked at once?
The RSP has urged those appointed through political decisions to step down.
Mar 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Body of missing hunter found after two weeks
Body of missing hunter found after two weeks
Top Bahadur Khatri, 33, of Barahatal Rural Municipality-2, Surkhet, went missing after going to Bardiya National Park to hunt.
Mar 24, 2026
ECONOMY
Two panels declare candidacies for FNCCI elections
Two panels declare candidacies for FNCCI elections
The FNCCI, the umbrella body of the private sector, will elect a new executive committee during its 60th Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 12–13. Leading industrialists and businesspersons have formed rival panels to contest key positions.
Mar 24, 2026
OPINION
Bay of Bengal in Rupture: Debt, Deception, and Nepal’s Dilemma
Bay of Bengal in Rupture: Debt, Deception, and Nepal’s Dilem...
Nepal’s strategic autonomy is increasingly threatened by opaque debt, digital disinformation, and climate-driven migration, making regional cooperation, youth activism, and accountable governance crucial for building resilience in the Bay of Bengal era.
Mar 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Photo journalist Keshav Thoker captures the spirit of Gatlang women
Photo journalist Keshav Thoker captures the spirit of Gatlan...
The exhibition was inaugurated by Nyajom Tamang, a 39-year-old woman from Gatlang who has been working in Kathmandu as a labourer for the past five years. Seeing images of her own village moved her deeply. Another attendee, Lhaka Chhomo Tamang, expressed similar sentiments.
Mar 24, 2026
OPINION
Nepal’s LPG Crisis: Rethinking Nepal’s Energy Future
Nepal’s LPG Crisis: Rethinking Nepal’s Energy Future
Nepal’s reliance on imported LPG exposes deep structural vulnerabilities, and transitioning to electric cooking and biogas—backed by strong policy, training, and local support—offers a sustainable path toward energy resilience and self-reliance.
Mar 24, 2026
WORLD
Russia, Vietnam advance plans for first nuclear power plant
Russia, Vietnam advance plans for first nuclear power plant
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh was visiting energy-rich Russia as Vietnam seeks to shore up its fuel reserves at a time of disruption to energy supplies caused by the war in the Middle East, sparking fears of fuel shortages around the world.
Mar 24, 2026