POLITICS
Nepali national among crew detained by Iran in Strait of Hormuz
Nepali national among crew detained by Iran in Strait of Hor...
As geopolitical tensions simmer across the Middle East, their ripple effects are being felt far beyond the region—reaching even Nepali households. One such case surfaced on Friday, when the government confirmed that a Nepali national has been detained by Iranian authorities in the strategicall...
Mar 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Tourist arrivals up in Chitwan National Park
Tourist arrivals up in Chitwan National Park
The number of visitors to the Park and its buffer zone community forest rose by 12,412 in the 8 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26 compared to the same period last year.
Mar 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Flights disrupted by storm in Kathmandu; several int’l planes diverted
Flights disrupted by storm in Kathmandu; several int’l plane...
Air traffic in Kathmandu was disrupted on Wednesday due to strong winds, rain and hail, forcing the diversion of multiple international flights and delaying several domestic services.
Mar 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt to crack down on unauthorized construction, announces fines up to Rs 500,000
Govt to crack down on unauthorized construction, announces f...
Under the proposed amendments, constructing a building without approval from the relevant authority could result in fines of up to Rs 500,000 and the suspension of government services.
Mar 20, 2026
POLITICS
Abuse against coordinator Bam unacceptable: Gen-Z Front demands answers from the state
Abuse against coordinator Bam unacceptable: Gen-Z Front dema...
Nepal Gen Z Front has strongly condemned the abuse directed at their coordinator and activist Raksha Bam. In a statement released Friday, the Front called the treatment of their coordinator during a peaceful demonstration “unacceptable.”
Mar 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Outgoing finance minister says 400-bed Rapti hospital contract could not be awarded
Outgoing finance minister says 400-bed Rapti hospital contra...
While presenting a tenure completion report on behalf of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Khanal listed ongoing and incomplete projects, noting that the hospital contract could not be finalized.
Mar 20, 2026
WORLD
Global trade growth to slow in 2026 with further pressure from Middle East conflict: WTO
Global trade growth to slow in 2026 with further pressure fr...
In its latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report, the WTO forecast that in a baseline growth scenario excluding energy price shocks, global merchandise trade growth would slow to 1.9 percent in 2026 from 4.6 percent in 2025 before rebounding to 2.6 percent in 2027.
Mar 20, 2026
POLITICS
Despite losing election, Nidhi delighted as Balendra poised to become PM
Despite losing election, Nidhi delighted as Balendra poised...
In a social media post, Nidhi expressed happiness that, for the first time, a person of Madhesi origin is set to become prime minister. Having lost the House of Representatives election from Dhanusha-3, he shared his joy over Shah’s potential premiership rather than dwelling on his own defeat.
Mar 20, 2026
SOCIETY
PM Karki visits Janaki Temple, pays homage
PM Karki visits Janaki Temple, pays homage
Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited and performed worship at the famous religious site Janaki Temple in Janakpurdham on Friday. The PM arrived by Nepali Army helicopter this morning and performed a special worship at the famous Janaki Temple.
Mar 20, 2026
SPORTS
ANFA faces controversy over foreign players
ANFA faces controversy over foreign players
ANFA CEO Indraman Tuladhar said the ANFA submitted all necessary documents regarding foreign players’ visas to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Sports Council one and a half months ago.
Mar 20, 2026