- Friday, 20 March 2026
Rs 284 per voter spent in HoR election
Two hundred eighty-four rupees per voter was spent in the election to the House of Representatives held on March 5, according to the Election Commission (EC).
SC demands revised decision of Attorney General on Lamichhane's case
The Supreme Court has issued an order, seeking the submission of revised decision of the Attorney General on a case relating to President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane.
Over 13 thousand forest fire incidents recorded in thirteen years
The country is currently observing the 'forest fire awareness week (March 15-21)' by organising various programmes focussed on prevention of forest fire and raising public awareness on disaster mitigation.
205 crocodiles released into Rapti River
: Among the gharial crocodiles reared in Chitwan National Park, 205 have been released into the Rapti River in the current fiscal year. Last fiscal year, the number of crocodiles released into the river was 133.
Nation
Shahi chosen PP leader of Rastriya Prajatantra Party
The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has unanimously selected Gyan Bahadur Shahi as its parliamentary party (PP) leader.
Rs 284 per voter spent in HoR election
Two hundred eighty-four rupees per voter was spent in the election to the House of Representatives held on March 5, according to the Election Commission (EC).
SC demands revised decision of Attorney General on Lamichhane's case
The Supreme Court has issued an order, seeking the submission of revised decision of the Attorney General on a case relating to President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane.
PM Karki inspects Jumla-based technical school
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has inspected the Jumla-based Karnali Technical School (KTS).
World
Trump says Israel won't attack Iran gas field again after it 'violently lashed out'
U.S. President Donald Trump said an angry Israel had "violently lashed out" and attacked Iran's major gas field, a significant escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war, but said Israel would not make further such attacks unless Iran retaliated.
Business
Eight tractors seized, drivers held for illegal sand extraction
A team led by Deputy Superintendent of the Armed Police Force at Security Base Santapur, Bishwanath GC, seized the tractors and detained the drivers involved in the activity. The action was taken based on information that sand was being illegally extracted and loaded from the Chandi stream using tractors.
Housing loans rolled out for low-income families
Locals living in Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City will now receive loan assistance to construct housing at cost-effective rates, with a focus on low-income groups. The housing construction support will be pr
Minister Khanal asks CIT to fund long-term government projects
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal has stressed the need for investment from Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) in long-term projects introduced by the government. He made this remark while addressing the 36
Government-built structures go unused
Structures built with investment from the Lumbini Provincial Government in Gulmi District have remained unused for a long time, while concerned authorities have shown little initiative to bring them into operation.
Sports
Wushu team to leave for China on Saturday
A 10-member Nepali team, including six players, is leaving for China on Saturday to attend the 10th World Junior Wushu Championship.
Interview
Neither old parties need to panic nor new ones gloat over, PM Karki cautions
Prime Minister Sushila Karki had taken up the responsibility of the head of the executive when the country was in difficult circumstances and has successfully fulfilled the task of conducting the House of Representatives election within the stipulated time.
Growing heart disease raises health concerns in Nepal, Dr. Bhattarai
In recent years, heart disease has been increasing in Nepal. Among non-communicable diseases, heart disease ranks first. The growing burden of non-communicable diseases worldwide has significantly affected Nepal as well. Many people i
Society
Chitwan faces severe blood crisis, Red Cross appeals for blood donation
Amid this crisis, the Nepal Red Cross Society, Chitwan branch, has appealed to relevant organizations to organize blood donation programmes to address the situation. It is said that less blood donation activities in the aftermath of the election has led to the shortage.