ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Middle East tensions ground paragliding pilots, NOTAM issued over Sarangkot skies
Middle East tensions ground paragliding pilots, NOTAM issued...
Ongoing tensions in Middle Eastern countries have prevented several international pilots from participating in an upcoming paragliding competition in Pokhara. A total of 15 pilots from different countries who had registered for the event scheduled in the skies of Sarangkot have been unable to travel...
Mar 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Foundation stone laid for Lekhnath-Damauli 200-KV Transmission Line project
Foundation stone laid for Lekhnath-Damauli 200-KV Transmissi...
The event held at the Damauli Sub-station in Tanahun district today was attended by Managing Director of the NEA, Hitendra Dev Shakya, German Ambassador to Nepal Udo Völz, KfW Development Bank Director for Bangladesh and Nepal Michael Sumser and other stakeholders.
Mar 19, 2026
SOCIETY
205 crocodiles released into Rapti River
205 crocodiles released into Rapti River
The Crocodile Breeding Centre has been in operation at Kasara, a part of CNP, since 1978 for the protection of gharials.
Mar 19, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal: Parliamentary election cost hits Rs 5.37 billion
Nepal: Parliamentary election cost hits Rs 5.37 billion
“So far, Rs 3.5428796 billion has been spent. Including pending payments, the total expenditure reaches Rs 5.37 billion. We have successfully conducted a cost-effective election,” he said.
Mar 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Body of youth entrepreneur found in Jhapa
Body of youth entrepreneur found in Jhapa
50-year-old Rup Narayan Neupane, a young entrepreneur and social activist from Damak, had gone to Kunjibari, about 30 kilometers south of Damak, to check his farmland the previous day. Locals discovered his body and informed the police.
Mar 19, 2026
WORLD
Two Iranians charged in UK with spying on Jewish community
Two Iranians charged in UK with spying on Jewish community
UK police, the domestic intelligence service MI5 and members of parliament have long warned about a growing threat from Iran, which is currently locked in a war with the United States and Israel.
Mar 19, 2026
POLITICS
Report on HoR election 2026 presented to President
Report on HoR election 2026 presented to President
During the ceremony held on Thursday, HoR members elected under the Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system were honored and awarded certificates. On the same occasion, the official election report was formally submitted to the President.
Mar 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Caution advised as severe winds likely to threaten life and property over the next two day...
Caution advised as severe winds likely to threaten life and...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has issued a nationwide advisory urging people to remain indoors unless absolutely necessary, as meteorologists forecast strong winds and heavy rainfall across multiple regions on Friday and Saturday.
Mar 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Writ petition filed in SC challenging Aryal’s recommendation to National Assembly
Writ petition filed in SC challenging Aryal’s recommendation...
A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the legality of the Cabinet’s decision to recommend Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal for a seat in the National Assembly.
Mar 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Immigration department tells ANFA not to field foreign players on tourist visas
Immigration department tells ANFA not to field foreign playe...
In a letter issued on Thursday, the department said it had received complaints that clubs participating in national men’s and women’s league matches were fielding foreign players who had entered Nepal on tourist visas.
Mar 19, 2026