- Saturday, 14 March 2026
RSP secretariat meeting today for recommending PR candidates
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)'s secretariat meeting is scheduled to take place today to recommend candidates towards Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system under the House of Representatives (HoR) member elections.
Amendment to abortion law imperative, as 52% abortions are still unsafe
Although safe abortion has been legally recognised in Nepal for two decades, society’s perception of it has not changed yet. While the Constitution guarantees safe mother
Sugar mills near shutdown as yards empty
As sugarcane in farmers’ fields is nearly finished, sugar mills operating in the Tarai region are preparing to shut down. The sugarcane yards—areas where trucks
Dhulikhel-Khawa road: Transportation to halt at night for blacktopping
In order to intensify blacktopping of Kavre-based Dhulikhel-Khawa road section along the Araniko Highway, vehicular transportation will be halted for two weeks from coming March 21 to April 3.
Nation
RSP secretariat meeting today for recommending PR candidates
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)'s secretariat meeting is scheduled to take place today to recommend candidates towards Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system under the House of Representatives (HoR) member elections.
4,617 people administered vaccination against measles n Dhorpatan
Vaccinations against measles have been administered in Dhorpatan Municipality, Baglung.
KMC tightening food hygiene measures in public schools and hospitals
Food Technical Officer at the KMC, Bharati Adhikari informed that the metropolis has advanced capacity development programmes for food entrepreneurs and joint monitoring to ensure food hygiene for consumers.
Health Centre accused of distributing medicines without check-up
Complaints have surfaced that medicines are being distributed to patients without proper medical examination at the Primary Health Centre operating in Bishambharpur of Ramgopalpur Municipality–6 in Mahottari.
World
Myanmar's military boosts air power
Myanmar's military has commissioned new combat aircraft to boost its air capacities, state media reported Friday, as the army steps up efforts to regain territory from resistance forces in the country's civil war. The state-run Global N
Business
Sugar mills near shutdown as yards empty
As sugarcane in farmers’ fields is nearly finished, sugar mills operating in the Tarai region are preparing to shut down. The sugarcane yards—areas where trucks
Plucking of first flush tea begins in Ilam
Plucking of the first flush tea this year has begun in Ilam. The first plucking, known as the “First Flush,” is considered high-quality tea. Tea is harvested during March and Apri
Slight decline in gold, silver prices
The prices of gold and silver have slightly dropped Friday in the domestic market compared to the prices the previous day. The price of gold has decreased by Rs 2,800 per tola (11.66 grammes) and that of silver by Rs 20 per tola today, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
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Remittance inflows rise to Rs. 1,261B in 7 months
Nepal recorded a significant surge in remittance inflows during the first seven months of fiscal year 2025/26, strengthening the country’s external sector. According to the latest macroeconomic and
Sports
Arena targets SAFF glory as Nepal Coach
Newly appointed Nepal national football team coach Guglielmo Arena has set his sights on building a side capable of competing for the SAFF Championship later this year. Speaking publicly for the first time since his appointment, Arena said: “We are preparing for the competitions in 2026. Our main objective is to build a national team for the Men's SAFF Championship.” The Italian, who arrived in Nepal more than
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
RSP secretariat meeting today for recommending PR candidates
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)'s secretariat meeting is scheduled to take place today to recommend candidates towards Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system under the House of Representatives (HoR) member elections.