WORLD
Swiss will not export war equipment to US during Mideast conflict
Swiss will not export war equipment to US during Mideast con...
Switzerland has already refused US requests for flights over its territory since the war erupted on February 28 when the United States and Israel began attacks on Iran.
Mar 21, 2026
WORLD
Social media impacts youth wellbeing: UN happiness report
Social media impacts youth wellbeing: UN happiness report
This year's World Happiness Report highlighted the impact of social media as many countries impose or mull legislative restrictions on social media use for young people.
Mar 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Incessant rain obstructs vehicular movement along BP Highway
Incessant rain obstructs vehicular movement along BP Highway
After the highway was severely damaged by floods and landslides in the area last year, a temporary road was arranged along the river.
Mar 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Heavy snowfall obstructs Mid-Hill Highway
Heavy snowfall obstructs Mid-Hill Highway
Seven buses, one jeep, and five motorcycles are trapped, leaving more than 250 passengers stranded.
Mar 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Truck accident in Baitadi leaves four injured
Truck accident in Baitadi leaves four injured
All four were taken to Dadeldhura Hospital for treatment.
Mar 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Former PM Girija Prasad Koirala's 16th Memorial Day being observed today
Former PM Girija Prasad Koirala's 16th Memorial Day being ob...
Koirala who served four times as the Prime Minister of Nepal breathed his last on 20 March 2010 due to Pneumonia related complications.
Mar 21, 2026
WORLD
Trump and Netanyahu split on gas field attack, raise questions about whether they’re in sy...
Trump and Netanyahu split on gas field attack, raise questio...
The attack by Israel on the South Pars gas field prompted Iran to retaliate against energy infrastructure in other Middle East countries. The Iranian strikes led to already elevated global energy prices further surging and spurred Gulf allies to call for Trump to rein in Netanyahu.
Mar 21, 2026
SOCIETY
RSP pledges big health reforms – But will they materialise?
RSP pledges big health reforms – But will they materialise?
A new government is set to take shape under the leadership of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which won nearly a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives elections. After the elections, the party had released its pledge paper outlining ambitious plans to make health services more effe...
Mar 21, 2026
WORLD
Attacks raise concerns over spectre of energy war
Attacks raise concerns over spectre of energy war
Attacks on energy infrastructure this week has sent oil and gas prices soaring as they raise the spectre of the conflict morphing into an energy war that will have more painful consequences for the global economy.
Mar 21, 2026
WORLD
Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards' over Iran
Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards' over Iran
Trump has recently veered between saying that Washington needs no help to secure the vital waterway for oil tankers, and then lashing out at other countries for failing to help.
Mar 21, 2026