Mar 21, 2026

ECONOMY

Tourism sector hit as half-filled gas cylinders prove inefficient

Tourism sector hit as half-filled gas cylinders prove ineffi...

According to business owners, hotels and restaurants use multiple cylinders at once and operate high-pressure stoves, making half-filled cylinders impractical for the sector. They have also informed the Kaski administration that full-capacity cylinders (14.2 kg) are necessary for tourism businesses.

According to business owners, hotels and restaurants use multiple cylinders at once and operate high-pressure stoves, making half-filled cylinders impractical for the sector. They have also informed the Kaski administration that full-capacity cylinders (14.2 kg) are necessary for tourism businesses.

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 21, 2026

SOCIETY

Unity in cultural diversity strengthens nationality: President

Unity in cultural diversity strengthens nationality: Preside...

In a message of best wishes on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the grand festival of Muslim religious people, today, President Paudel expressed his confidence that the Eid festival would also contribute to preserving, promoting and developing indigenous culture and tradition of Muslim community. 

In a message of best wishes on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the grand festival of Muslim religious people, today, President Paudel expressed his confidence that the Eid festival would also contribute to preserving, promoting and developing indigenous culture and tradition of Muslim community. 

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 21, 2026

Art & Culture

Eid ul-Fitr festival being celebrated nationwide today

Eid ul-Fitr festival being celebrated nationwide today

Eid, celebrated after a period of fasting (Roza), self-restraint, and devoted prayer, symbolizes spiritual purity and elevation.

Eid, celebrated after a period of fasting (Roza), self-restraint, and devoted prayer, symbolizes spiritual purity and elevation.

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 21, 2026

POLITICS

NC’s internal review identifies key reasons behind HoR poll debacle

NC’s internal review identifies key reasons behind HoR poll...

At a central committee meeting on Friday, Vice-President Bishwa Prakash Sharma presented a 13-page report analyzing the party’s poor showing, highlighting internal challenges, leadership issues, and public dissatisfaction as key factors.

At a central committee meeting on Friday, Vice-President Bishwa Prakash Sharma presented a 13-page report analyzing the party’s poor showing, highlighting internal challenges, leadership issues, and public dissatisfaction as key factors.

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 21, 2026

WORLD

Far from war, global fuel frustrations mount

Far from war, global fuel frustrations mount

Benchmark oil prices are hovering around $100, a surge of around 40 to 50 percent since the war against Iran began to disrupt oil supplies.

Benchmark oil prices are hovering around $100, a surge of around 40 to 50 percent since the war against Iran began to disrupt oil supplies.

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 21, 2026

SOCIETY

Six persons injured in lightning strikes

Six persons injured in lightning strikes

Six persons have been injured in lightning strikes that occurred at various places in the district.

Six persons have been injured in lightning strikes that occurred at various places in the district.

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 21, 2026

SOCIETY

Clouds blanket nation; thunderstorms, rain and snow likely

Clouds blanket nation; thunderstorms, rain and snow likely

From the Terai plains to the hills and mountains across Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, skies remain largely overcast.

From the Terai plains to the hills and mountains across Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, skies remain largely overcast.

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 21, 2026

POLITICS

Balen eyes lean, ‘smart’ cabinet, plans to cap ministries at 18

Balen eyes lean, ‘smart’ cabinet, plans to cap ministries at...

Party insiders said discussions are centred on building a compact and efficient executive, in line with commitments made in the party’s election pledges. While leaders are exploring the possibility of reducing ministries to as few as 15, the upper limit is expected to be set at 18—down f...

Party insiders said discussions are centred on building a compact and efficient executive, in line with commitments made in the party’s election pledges. While leaders are exploring the possibility of reducing ministries to as few as 15, the upper limit is expected to be set at 18—down f...

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 21, 2026

Literature

Now, I am Awake

Now, I am Awake

Now, I am Awake

Now, I am Awake

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 21, 2026

Literature

Finding Grace in Chaos: Yuyutsu Sharma’s Poetry in Uncertain Times

Finding Grace in Chaos: Yuyutsu Sharma’s Poetry in Uncertain...

Set during the isolating months of the COVID-19 pandemic and concluding with travels in Ireland, the collection unfolds as a deeply personal yet universally resonant landscape.

Set during the isolating months of the COVID-19 pandemic and concluding with travels in Ireland, the collection unfolds as a deeply personal yet universally resonant landscape.

Mar 21, 2026