- Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Cross-border pollution reaches hills, impacts daily life
Air pollution originating in India and Nepal's Tarai has spread across the hills, affecting visibility and air quality in Dadeldhura district. The unusual weather conditions have already
Parliament gallery not ready for new assembly
An alternative venue will be arranged for the swearing-in of the members of the House of Representatives, as the construction of the new parliamentary building at the Singha Durbar premises will not be completed on schedule.
Iran names new supreme leader
Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of the country's late supreme leader, the Islamic Republic's next ruler on Monday, putting a hard-line cleric in charge as the war spreading across the Middle East sent oil prices skyrocketing wit
Shooting of Maya Bhanekai Yasto Hola begins
The shooting of the film Maya Bhanekai Yasto Hola has officially begun. The film is set to be directed by actress Rekha Thapa.
Nation
Khakhadehara festival being marked in Kailali, Kanchanpur
The Rana Tharu community in Kailali and Kanchanpur districts is marking the Khakhadehara festival today.
RSP leads vote counts under PR system in Parsa
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has emerged as the largest political party in Parsa district by getting the highest votes under the proportional representation system.
HoR election: UML, NCP fail to register victory in Gandaki Province under direct system
As the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) registered its resounding victory under the first-past-the-post electoral system in Gandaki Province in the House of Representatives (HoR) election held on March 5, the CPN (UML) and Nepali Communist Party (NCP) candidates failed to win a single seat in entire constituencies from the province.
Karki elected HoR Member from Sankhuwasabha
Dr Arjun Kumar Karki of CPN (UML) was declared the winner in the House of Representatives (HoR) election from Sankhuwasabha district.
World
Iran names new supreme leader
Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of the country's late supreme leader, the Islamic Republic's next ruler on Monday, putting a hard-line cleric in charge as the war spreading across the Middle East sent oil prices skyrocketing wit
Business
Slight increase in gold, silver prices
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of gold has gone up by Rs 3,800 per tola (11.66 grammes) and silver by Rs 310 per tola today as compared to Monday.
NEPSE sees triple circuit breaker on first trading day after election
On the first trading day after the election, the benchmark share market index, NEPSE, rose by 6 per cent, triggering the third circuit breaker, after which share trading was closed for the rest of the day.
Farmer earns Rs. 2 million annually from vermicompost sale
A farmer in Banke district, which faces a shortage of manure during the farming season, has been producing and selling vermicompost worth Rs. 2 million annually. Bir Bahadur Hamal of Tejnagar, Nepalgunj Sub-
Excess liquidity defies policy easing
Nepal’s banking system has been experiencing a prolonged phase of excess liquidity even as monetary policy remains accommodative, according to the latest semiannual macroeconomic report published by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Sports
Blockbuster rematches headline CL last-16 with newcomer Bodø/Glimt
The Champions League round of 16 starts Tuesday with blockbuster rematches, teams ending long absences from this stage and the feelgood story of newcomer Bodø/Glimt. Paris Saint-Germa
Interview
Exercise your sovereign right wisely to elect competent candidates
The election to the House of Representatives (HoR) is set for March 5, marking one of the most closely watched polls in the country’s history. To ensure free, fair, credible and fear-free electoral process, the Election Commission (EC) has stepped up its p
We have prioritised digital outreach
The Election Commission (EC) is all set to conduct House of Representatives (HoR) election next week. There is quite a lot of worry and concern how the EC will conclude the election successfully. In this context, secretar
Society
MoHP urges precaution against increasing air pollution
Ministry's Spokesperson Dr Prakash Budhathoki warned that the air pollution could lead to various health problems affecting the heart, blood vessels, lungs, asthma patients, eyes, kidneys and other organs and could increase risk of cancer. He thus called upon everyone to remain cautious and take preventive measures.