POLITICS

Countdown Begins: Who takes oath first—Lawmakers or Prime Minister?

Countdown Begins: Who takes oath first—Lawmakers or Prime Minister?

As Nepal edges closer to the formation of a new government under the Rastriya Swatantra Party’s near two-thirds ma...

As Nepal edges closer to the formation of a new government under the Rastriya Swatantra Party’s near two-thirds ma...

Mar 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Over 1,000 prisoners who escaped during Gen-Z movement still at large

Over 1,000 prisoners who escaped during Gen-Z movement still at large

“As of September 8, there were 3,880 prisoners in the Central Jail. During the Gen-Z protests, 3,517 prisoners esc...

“As of September 8, there were 3,880 prisoners in the Central Jail. During the Gen-Z protests, 3,517 prisoners esc...

Mar 19, 2026

WORLD

Pacific nations fear fuel shortages as Middle East war sends oil prices soaring

Pacific nations fear fuel shortages as Middle East war sends oil prices soaring

Oil prices have surged to nearly $110 a barrel following strikes against energy infrastructure in Iran and the Gulf stat...

Oil prices have surged to nearly $110 a barrel following strikes against energy infrastructure in Iran and the Gulf stat...

Mar 19, 2026

POLITICS

Hearing on Rabi Lamichhane’s writ petition scheduled for today

Hearing on Rabi Lamichhane’s writ petition scheduled for today

The proceedings had begun on Sunday before a joint bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel. As the hea...

The proceedings had begun on Sunday before a joint bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel. As the hea...

Mar 19, 2026

POLITICS

NC President Thapa resigns after poll defeat

NC President Thapa resigns after poll defeat

He submitted his resignation to Vice President Bishwa Prakash Sharma on Wednesday.  

He submitted his resignation to Vice President Bishwa Prakash Sharma on Wednesday.  

Mar 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Chances of rain in Karnali and Sudurpaschim

Chances of rain in Karnali and Sudurpaschim

The MFD states that currently Nepal is under the partial influence of a westerly low-pressure system and local winds.

The MFD states that currently Nepal is under the partial influence of a westerly low-pressure system and local winds.

Mar 19, 2026

WORLD

New particle discovered by Large Hadron Collider

New particle discovered by Large Hadron Collider

The new particle has been named "Xi-cc-plus". Scientists hope the particle -- which is similar to a proton but four time...

The new particle has been named "Xi-cc-plus". Scientists hope the particle -- which is similar to a proton but four time...

Mar 19, 2026

WORLD

Middle East conflict feared to plunge tens of millions more into food insecurity: UN

Middle East conflict feared to plunge tens of millions more into food insecurity: UN

The World Food Programme (WFP) warned that the total number of people worldwide facing acute levels of hunger could reac...

The World Food Programme (WFP) warned that the total number of people worldwide facing acute levels of hunger could reac...

Mar 19, 2026

WORLD

Over 46,000 civilian units in Iran hit since start of attacks, says rescue official

Over 46,000 civilian units in Iran hit since start of attacks, says rescue official

Among them, about 39,000 were residential units, Razieh Alishavandi, director of Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for...

Among them, about 39,000 were residential units, Razieh Alishavandi, director of Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for...

Mar 19, 2026

WORLD

Trump temporarily waives maritime shipping law to ease energy costs

Trump temporarily waives maritime shipping law to ease energy costs

Trump's move to issue a 60-day Jones Act waiver would lift a ban on foreign-flagged vessels transporting cargo between U...

Trump's move to issue a 60-day Jones Act waiver would lift a ban on foreign-flagged vessels transporting cargo between U...

Mar 19, 2026