- Friday, 13 March 2026
RSP chair Lamichhane expresses grief over demise of UML Chair's father
Chairperson of the Rastriya Swantatra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane has expressed grief over the demise of Mohan Prasad Oli, father of Chairperson of the CPN (UML) KP Sharma Oli.
Last rites of Chair Oli's father Mohan Prasad performed
last rites of late Mohan Prasad Oli have been performed at Pashupati Aryaghat as per the Vedic traditions. He passed away at 97 years old on Friday morning.
Air pollution decreases after rainfall
The air quality index had reached 178 till Thursday afternoon and it has decreased to 149 this afternoon. Kathmandu was recorded second most polluted cities in the world till Thursday afternoon. Now, it is ranked in 12th place this afternoon.
Son in judicial custody for killing father
According to police, Toran Karki, aged 36, of Bajpur of Putalibazar Municipality-7, has been remanded to jail for allegedly murdering his 71-year-old father, Tul Bahadur Karki.
Nation
NHRC urges government to ensure smooth supply of petroleum products including LPG
A press statement issued today by the Under-Secretary of the Commission, Shyam Babu Kafle, asked the government to bring anyone found involved in creating artificial shortage under the ambit of law, to regulate the tendency of making unnecessary storage of such products as well as to protect consumers' right by making immediate arrangement of supply of essential goods.
21 Nepalis victims of online scammers rescued from Cambodia
Twenty-one Nepali citizens who were lured to Cambodia by various individuals and fell victim to online scams at illegally operated online scam centres and casinos there have been rescued and brought back to Nepal.
Election expenditure of candidates not transparent: Report
A joint preliminary election observation report has indicated a lack of transparency in election expenditure of candidates in the election to the House of Representatives (HoR) held on March 5.
Ministry of Forests and Environment implements GEDSI Strategy
The Ministry of Forests and Environment has implemented 'Gender Equality, Disabled-Friendly and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Strategy and Implementation Project for the forestry and environment sector covering the years 2082-2091.
World
China donates $200,000 to families of Iran school strike victims
China said on Friday it will donate $200,000 to the parents of students killed in what it called an "indiscriminate" missile strike on a school in Iran early in the Middle East war.
Business
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
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NOC to distribute half-filled gas cylinders from today
The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has decided to supply only half-filled cooking gas cylinders to the market starting Friday in an effort to address the ongoing fright among consumers. According to NOC spoke
Study on provisions related to blacklisting individuals underway: NRB
"Running a business is not just about completing college education. To ensure it becomes a proper business, one has to face various hurdles and difficulties, and it is necessary to take steps to organize it properly," he said.
Sports
Champions League Real Madrid dominate Man City, PSG beat Chelsea, Arsenal salvage draw
Even without a host of Galacticos, Real Madrid was far too strong for Manchester City in the latest Champions League clash of these titans. A 3-0 win at the Be
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 chair Lamichhane expresses grief over demise of UML Chair's father
Chairperson of the Rastriya Swantatra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane has expressed grief over the demise of Mohan Prasad Oli, father of Chairperson of the CPN (UML) KP Sharma Oli.