POLITICS
Public anger toward old parties behind RSP’s rise: DP Aryal
Public anger toward old parties behind RSP’s rise: DP Aryal
Aryal stressed the need to ensure good governance and end corruption, urging leaders to live up to the trust the public has placed in party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Senior Leader Balendra Shah.
Mar 17, 2026
Entertainment
“The Everest Dream” to premiere at NIFF
“The Everest Dream” to premiere at NIFF
Directed by Nepali filmmaker and journalist Ganesh Panday, the 18-month project chronicles individuals who, despite severe brain injuries and medical warnings that they might never walk or speak properly, set out to trek to Everest Base Camp.
Mar 17, 2026
POLITICS
RSP lawmaker Sudan Gurung says he won’t take salary or use govt vehicle
RSP lawmaker Sudan Gurung says he won’t take salary or use g...
“I won’t take a salary, nor will I use a government vehicle,” he said. “I have my own vehicle. I am self-sufficient.”
Mar 17, 2026
WORLD
War in the Middle East: latest developments
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The price of oil jumped more than five percent Tuesday as several countries pushed back against US President Donald Trump's demand that they help secure the key Strait of Hormuz, while Iran targeted crude-producing neighbours.
Mar 17, 2026
POLITICS
RSP’s orientation for newly elected MPs kicks off
RSP’s orientation for newly elected MPs kicks off
On the first day, leaders including Vice-Chair Swarnim Wagle and Dol Prasad Aryal shared their insights and experiences, while experts provided training on parliamentary procedures and law-making.
Mar 17, 2026
WORLD
Iran 'negotiating' with FIFA over moving World Cup games to Mexico: embassy
Iran 'negotiating' with FIFA over moving World Cup games to...
Iran's participation at this summer's finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been thrown into doubt since the war began late last month.
Mar 17, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market
Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold rose by Rs 400 per tola, trading at Rs 309,900 per tola. On Monday, gold was priced at Rs 309,500 per tola.
Mar 17, 2026
WORLD
Qatar says intercepts missile attack, explosions heard in Dubai
Qatar says intercepts missile attack, explosions heard in Du...
An AFP journalist heard several explosions in Doha, a day after blasts resounded across the Qatari capital.
Mar 17, 2026
WORLD
Indonesian police detain three Europeans accused of producing porn
Indonesian police detain three Europeans accused of producin...
The trio, a woman and two men, were being held on suspicion of seeking to "profit from pornographic video and content," police chief Joseph Edward Purba of the Badung district of Bali told reporters.
Mar 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal’s public debt rises by Rs 200 billion
Nepal’s public debt rises by Rs 200 billion
With revenue collection remaining weak, the growing reliance on loans has pushed the country’s public debt burden to nearly Rs 2.875 trillion. In the past eight months alone, the debt has increased by nearly Rs 200 billion.
Mar 17, 2026