POLITICS
Finance Minister Khanal returns diplomatic passport
Finance Minister Khanal returns diplomatic passport
Khanal surrendered the passport through a letter to the Administration Division of the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, stating that the purpose of the diplomatic passport issued to him in his capacity as finance minister had ended.
Mar 10, 2026
SOCIETY
Air pollution spikes with seasonal changes; public urged to wear masks
Air pollution spikes with seasonal changes; public urged to...
The Ministry of Forests and Environment has urged citizens to take precautionary measures, including wearing masks outdoors, keeping vehicles well-maintained, and avoiding the burning or dumping of waste and crop residues.
Mar 10, 2026
SOCIETY
Teenage girl dies after being buried by soil mound in Doti
Teenage girl dies after being buried by soil mound in Doti
The deceased has been identified as 16-year-old Elina Singh, a resident of Gwani in Sayal Rural Municipality–2. According to the District Police Office, the incident occurred around 9:48 am on Tuesday at a place called Gausil, near her home, while she was digging soil.
Mar 10, 2026
WORLD
Iran vows to fight 'as long as needed' as Trump says war will end 'soon'
Iran vows to fight 'as long as needed' as Trump says war wil...
The remarks from one of Iran's top leaders, who also ruled out negotiations with Washington, came as Tehran launched a new wave of attacks on US-allied Gulf nations hours after Trump's assurances of a swift end to the rapidly widening conflict.
Mar 10, 2026
POLITICS
Pakistan congratulates Nepal on successful completion of general elections
Pakistan congratulates Nepal on successful completion of gen...
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar extended his heartiest congratulations to the people and the leadership of Nepal, according to the Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu.
Mar 10, 2026
ECONOMY
HoR snap poll boosts economic activity
HoR snap poll boosts economic activity
Held on March 5, the election saw the government and candidates spend billions of rupees, giving a short-term boost to economic activity.
Mar 10, 2026
POLITICS
What key reforms is the RSP promising?
What key reforms is the RSP promising?
Riding a wave of voter dissatisfaction with Nepal’s traditional political establishment, the relatively new political force campaigned on a platform centred on good governance, institutional reform, economic revival and transparency.
Mar 10, 2026
ECONOMY
Stock market volatile for second day, Rs 15.28 billion turnover by mid-session
Stock market volatile for second day, Rs 15.28 billion turno...
The stock market witnessed fluctuations for the second consecutive day after reopening following the House of Representatives election. On Monday, trading had been halted after hitting a positive circuit breaker.
Mar 10, 2026
POLITICS
Bhutan, Bangladesh congratulate Rabi and Balen on election victory
Bhutan, Bangladesh congratulate Rabi and Balen on election v...
They extended their congratulations and best wishes through social media after Rabi and Balen were elected with a large margin of votes.
Mar 10, 2026
POLITICS
Over 10.4 million PR votes counted as RSP crosses 5 million
Over 10.4 million PR votes counted as RSP crosses 5 million
According to the Election Commission, the Rastriya Swatantra Party has secured 5,011,891 votes, followed by the Nepali Congress with 1,694,884 votes.
Mar 10, 2026