POLITICS
RSP continues to top the PR vote table
RSP continues to top the PR vote table
A total of 10,039,338 votes have been counted nationwide so far. The RSP leads with 4,814,542 votes (47.96%), followed by the Nepali Congress with 1,620,559 votes (16.14%) and the CPN-UML with 1,349,450 votes (13.44%).
Mar 10, 2026
OPINION
When Life Turns Inward
When Life Turns Inward
When I look back at my father now, I no longer see someone who withdrew from society. I see someone who stopped confusing movement with meaning. His life did not become smaller; it became clearer. He belonged to his land, his family, and the few friendships that truly mattered. That was enough.
Mar 10, 2026
Editorial
The Mandate Is Clear: Balen Should Lead
The Mandate Is Clear: Balen Should Lead
RSP’s historic electoral victory reflects public trust in Balen Shah’s leadership, and the party must remain united and honour its commitment to let him lead the government for the next five years to fulfil voters’ expectations for change.
Mar 10, 2026
WORLD
Iran targets Gulf energy installations as oil prices surge
Iran targets Gulf energy installations as oil prices surge
Bahrain's sprawling Al Ma'ameer oil facility was hit, causing a fire and damage, with the country's state-owned energy firm Bapco declaring force majeure -- the latest Gulf producer to activate the legal clause.
Mar 10, 2026
POLITICS
SC order adds one more FPTP seat to RSP tally
SC order adds one more FPTP seat to RSP tally
The issue reached the apex court after victorious RSP candidate Kishori Sah Kamal filed a writ petition challenging the EC’s decision to annul his candidacy on the grounds that he had been placed on a blacklist of the Credit Information Bureau.
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
Modi calls RSP leaders Lamichhane, Balen Shah to congratulate on poll victory
Modi calls RSP leaders Lamichhane, Balen Shah to congratulat...
Taking to his social media account, Prime Minister Modi said he extended his congratulations to both leaders on their individual electoral victories as well as the RSP’s overall success in the House of Representatives (HoR) election.
Mar 09, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt allocates Rs 750 million to build homes for poor families
Govt allocates Rs 750 million to build homes for poor famili...
The government has begun a housing program aimed at improving living conditions for poor communities by replacing thatched roofs in about 5,000 houses with corrugated metal sheets and constructing 1,000 new homes. The initiative is being implemented through the Department of Urban Development and Bu...
Mar 09, 2026
ECONOMY
Chinese, Indian firms shortlisted to operate Nagdhunga Tunnel
Chinese, Indian firms shortlisted to operate Nagdhunga Tunne...
The Department of Roads (DoR) is preparing to bring the tunnel into commercial operation by mid-June, after selecting a service provider to manage and operate the project. Although construction is almost complete, the tunnel has yet to open due to various administrative and technical reasons.
Mar 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Man arrested for killing wife in Kailali
Man arrested for killing wife in Kailali
The accused, 35-year-old Dammar Raj Joshi, a resident of Deuriya, Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City-7, reportedly attacked his 30-year-old wife, Saraswati Awasthi Joshi, with a sharp weapon around 12:45 am on Sunday, killing her on the spot, according to the District Police Office, Kailali.
Mar 09, 2026
OPINION
Diaspora, Youth, Digital Generation and Nepal’s Political Breakthrough
Diaspora, Youth, Digital Generation and Nepal’s Political Br...
Nepal’s political breakthrough reflects the convergence of diaspora engagement, youth participation, digital connectivity, and generational change, culminating in the RSP’s decisive electoral success and a challenge to reshape governance.
Mar 09, 2026