ECONOMY
Middle East tensions force trekking tourists to shorten stays
Middle East tensions force trekking tourists to shorten stay...
Mani Raj Lamichhane, head of the Tourism Board, Gandaki, also noted that the conflict affects high-spending tourists, mainly from the US and Europe. “European and American tourists typically spend more, and their reduced arrivals mean Nepal may mostly receive budget travelers. The absence of h...
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
All tasks of HoR election to conclude by third week of March: EC
All tasks of HoR election to conclude by third week of March...
EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said the EC expects to complete all procedures, including issuing certificates to candidates elected under the proportional representation (PR) system, within that timeframe.
Mar 09, 2026
WORLD
G7 to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves: French government source
G7 to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves: French gover...
Asian stock markets plunged Monday as oil prices soared 30 percent on fears about supplies from the Middle East as the US-Israeli war against Iran continued into a second week with no sign of letting up.
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
Yogesh Bhattarai demands Oli’s resignation, citing accountability for election defeat
Yogesh Bhattarai demands Oli’s resignation, citing accountab...
Bhattarai said both the party’s policies and leadership must be changed, arguing that voters had clearly rejected them through the election results. He said the responsibility for the party’s current situation should be shared by all levels of leadership, including committees and leaders...
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
Election Commission lifts code of conduct
Election Commission lifts code of conduct
The EC had originally imposed the code of conduct starting January 18 for the National Assembly elections on January 25 and the House of Representatives elections on March 5.
Mar 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Overcast skies persist across Nepal, clear weather not expected soon
Overcast skies persist across Nepal, clear weather not expec...
The DHM recorded 1.4 millimeters of rain in Kathmandu in the past hour. Officials also noted that the weather is unlikely to fully clear over the next two to three days. Meteorologists attribute this to active local winds and western currents, preventing complete sunny conditions.
Mar 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Kathmandu turns world’s most polluted city
Kathmandu turns world’s most polluted city
According to data from the international organization IQAir, Kathmandu has become the most polluted city in the world. Doctors warn that this level of pollution is particularly hazardous for children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions.
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
RSP’s Sudan Gurung wins Gorkha-1 seat
RSP’s Sudan Gurung wins Gorkha-1 seat
According to Election Office Information Officer Rabilal Subedi, Gurung secured 29,896 votes, defeating his nearest rival, Nepali Congress candidate Prem Kumar Khatri, by a margin of 14,498 votes. Khatri received 15,398 votes.
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
Nilam Dhungana, Bam Bahadur retire as NRB Deputy Governors; Six shortlisted from 18
Nilam Dhungana, Bam Bahadur retire as NRB Deputy Governors;...
Dr Nilam Dhungana Timilsina and Bam Bahadur Mishra have retired from their positions as Deputy Governors of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) after completing their five-year terms on Sunday. Appointed during the COVID-19 period, their tenures saw periods of either very strict or very lenient monetary po...
Mar 09, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE cheers election outcome as market hits three circuit breakers in an hour
NEPSE cheers election outcome as market hits three circuit b...
Nepal’s stock market erupted in optimism on Monday as investors reacted enthusiastically to the outcome of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, pushing the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) to three successive circuit breakers and forcing trading to close within just one hour.
Mar 09, 2026