SOCIETY
10 killed in separate road accidents across Nepal
10 killed in separate road accidents across Nepal
Authorities are investigating all the accidents.
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
Nishkal Rai of NC elected in Ilam-1
Nishkal Rai of NC elected in Ilam-1
His closest competitor, Binod Nembang Limbu of the Shram Sanskriti Party, received 13,493 votes, while Kajiman Kagate of the CPN-UML came third with 11,710 votes.
Mar 09, 2026
WORLD
China says opposes any targeting of new Iran leader
China says opposes any targeting of new Iran leader
China said Monday that Iran's decision to name Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the killing of his father was a domestic matter, and it opposed any attempt to target him. Israel's military has threatened to target any successor to former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was...
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
Dr Wagle's journey from policy to politics
Dr Wagle's journey from policy to politics
The economist and public policy expert secured his second victory from Tanahu-1 in the recent House of Representatives election, earning 38,040 votes—up from 34,911 in the by-election three years ago.
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
Vote count of 161 constituencies over, RSP top with 124 victories
Vote count of 161 constituencies over, RSP top with 124 vict...
The vote count updated at 1:00 PM showed the Nepali Congress is in the second spot with a huge margin- 17 victories, while it is trailed by CPN-UML with 8 victories. The RSP, NC and UML candidates are leading in one constituency each.
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
Newly elected National Assembly members take oath
Newly elected National Assembly members take oath
NA Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal administered the oath to 17 out of 18 NA members amidst a ceremony. They were elected on January 25 this year.
Mar 09, 2026
WORLD
Crude oil prices surpass $115 a barrel as the Iran war threatens production and shipping
Crude oil prices surpass $115 a barrel as the Iran war threa...
The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, surged to $115.31, up 24% from its Friday closing price of $92.69. West Texas Intermediate, the light, sweet crude oil produced in the United States, was selling for $116.33 a barrel. That’s 28% higher than its close Frida...
Mar 09, 2026
WORLD
Pakistan remains Beijing's top arms importer; 61% made-in-China weapons go to Islamabad: S...
Pakistan remains Beijing's top arms importer; 61% made-in-Ch...
Pakistan was the fifth largest recipient of major arms globally in 2021-25, up from tenth place in 2016-20. states. Its arms imports rose by 66 per cent between the two periods, accounting for 4.2 per cent of total global arms imports.
Mar 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Butwal-Narayanghat road blocked due to slippery section at Daunne
Butwal-Narayanghat road blocked due to slippery section at D...
Deputy Superintendent of Police Yubaraj Khadka from the District Police Office, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East) said that vehicles have been facing difficulties since morning due to the slippery road surface.
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
Balen’s election expenses total Rs 1.417 million
Balen’s election expenses total Rs 1.417 million
The expenditure includes costs for public transportation, air travel, voter training programs, ward-level campaign activities, operation of temporary election offices, production of promotional materials, and the nomination registration fee.
Mar 09, 2026