- Thursday, 12 March 2026
Voter education hype fails to reduce invalid votes
A significant number of invalid votes were recorded in the March 5 election to the House of Representatives (HoR). This raised questions about the effectiveness of the Election Commission's voter education programme.
Weather expected to improve from today
Kathmandu has remained among the most polluted cities for the past two weeks. On Wednesday, it again ranked as the third most polluted city across the world, after Kolkata in India and Dhaka in Bangladesh.
Possibility of light rain today
The weather will be generally cloudy over Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, as well as in the hilly regions of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces. It will be partly cloudy in the remaining areas.
Iran targets commercial ships, airports, oil facilities
Iran attacked commercial ships on Wednesday across the Persian Gulf and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of squeezing the oil-rich region as global energy concerns mounted and American and Israeli airstrikes pounded the Islamic Republic.
Nation
West Asia Crisis: Emergency Response Team in Action
The second meeting of the Emergency Response Team convened under the coordination of Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.
Police and drug users clash in Manahari, Makawanpur
A Sub-inspector of police was injured when drug users attacked police personnel during a clash that took place in Makari, Manahari Rural Municipality-1, Makawanpur last night.
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Over 1,500 women rescued from Jamunaha border
The Jamunaha border point between Nepal and India in Nepalgunj has emerged as one of the most high-risk points for human trafficking, with hundreds of women and girls intercepted each year while attempting to cross into India.
Possibility of light rain today
The weather will be generally cloudy over Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, as well as in the hilly regions of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces. It will be partly cloudy in the remaining areas.
World
US military adapts to Iran’s drones
The Iran war quickly tested America's ability to combat the swarms of cheap drones that have become a staple of the modern battlefield after Ukraine and Russia demonstrated how effective they could be. The Islamic Republic lau
Business
Jute mills hit by raw material crunch
Jute mills, which have long symbolised the industrial identity of eastern Nepal, are currently facing a serious crisis. Following a significant decline in the import
Himalayan Whitewater pushes adventure
The 24th Himalayan Whitewater Challenge 2026, and the 50th International Himalayan Rafting and Kayaking Festival kicked off on the Trishuli River on Tuesday. The international festivals of rafting and kay
Backward region emerging as tourist hub
Kothu and Sombare, once remote and inaccessible areas in Belaka Municipality-8 in Udayapur district, have begun to emerge as major tourist attractions in the region. With the construction of a concrete bridge
NOC urges to increase use of electricity, avoid unnecessary storage of LP gas
The Nepal Oil Corporation has urged one and all to purchase and use only necessary amount of petroleum products and cooking gas.
Sports
Champions League Bayern and Atletico win big, Liverpool lose, Barcelona held
Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid took giant strides toward the Champions League quarterfinals with big wins Tuesday. Liverpool and Barcelona still have work to do. Bayern thrashed A
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
Nepal pockets 37 million rupees as ICC announces record T20 World Cup prize fund
Nepal, which was out of the group stage in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, jointly organized by India and Sri Lanka, has received $256,154 (three crore 77lakh)from the International Cricket Council.