ECONOMY

Nepal’s growth averages 4.2% in a decade, industrial base weakens

Nepal’s growth averages 4.2% in a decade, industrial base weakens

Contribution of manufacturing sector to GDP falls to 12.8%: NRB

Contribution of manufacturing sector to GDP falls to 12.8%: NRB

Mar 04, 2026

ECONOMY

Prolonged Middle East tension likely to trigger fuel crisis, inflation in Nepal

Prolonged Middle East tension likely to trigger fuel crisis, inflation in Nepal

Nepal’s economy heavily depends on remittances sent by migrant workers, particularly from Gulf countries including...

Nepal’s economy heavily depends on remittances sent by migrant workers, particularly from Gulf countries including...

Mar 04, 2026

SOCIETY

Police arrest 142 individuals for disrupting election activities

Police arrest 142 individuals for disrupting election activities

Among those arrested, 76 remain in custody while 66 have been released.

Among those arrested, 76 remain in custody while 66 have been released.

Mar 03, 2026

SOCIETY

Polling officer dies after collapsing in Sarlahi

Polling officer dies after collapsing in Sarlahi

Polling officer dies in SarlahiRaghunath Mahato, 42, assigned to the Jingadawa (a) polling center at Basic School, Parsa...

Polling officer dies in SarlahiRaghunath Mahato, 42, assigned to the Jingadawa (a) polling center at Basic School, Parsa...

Mar 03, 2026

SOCIETY

Fire at Daura Thakali in Lalitpur brought under control

Fire at Daura Thakali in Lalitpur brought under control

The blaze, which started around 3:45 PM, was extinguished after a brief effort.

The blaze, which started around 3:45 PM, was extinguished after a brief effort.

Mar 03, 2026

SOCIETY

Fire breaks out in Daura Thakali, Lalitpur

Fire breaks out in Daura Thakali, Lalitpur

The blaze reportedly started a short while ago

The blaze reportedly started a short while ago

Mar 03, 2026

ECONOMY

Birgunj customs imports reach Rs 519 billion in the seven months of current FY

Birgunj customs imports reach Rs 519 billion in the seven months of current FY

Petroleum products accounted for the largest share of imports this FY, followed by iron and iron products. Petroleum imp...

Petroleum products accounted for the largest share of imports this FY, followed by iron and iron products. Petroleum imp...

Mar 03, 2026

WORLD

Gas prices surge 45 percent after Qatar halts production

Gas prices surge 45 percent after Qatar halts production

Qatar Energy, the country’s major energy company, halted liquefied natural gas production at its two main processi...

Qatar Energy, the country’s major energy company, halted liquefied natural gas production at its two main processi...

Mar 03, 2026

SOCIETY

Two youths arrested for looting attempt in Rautahat

Two youths arrested for looting attempt in Rautahat

According to the Armed Police Force (APF) Spokesperson Shailendra Thapa, the suspects are 21-year-olds Soman Kumar Sahan...

According to the Armed Police Force (APF) Spokesperson Shailendra Thapa, the suspects are 21-year-olds Soman Kumar Sahan...

Mar 03, 2026

WORLD

US closes embassies in several Arab countries amid escalating regional tensions

US closes embassies in several Arab countries amid escalating regional tensions

The US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was closed on Tuesday, with all routine and emergency appointments canceled unti...

The US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was closed on Tuesday, with all routine and emergency appointments canceled unti...

Mar 03, 2026