- Wednesday, 11 March 2026
14 women elected under FPTP system
A total of 14 women candidates have been elected to the House of Representatives (HoR) under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) electoral system, accounting for 8.5 per cent of the FPTP seats. Of them, 13 are elected from the Rastriya Swat
Chinese Envoy Zhang calls on Minister Aryal
Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Zhang Maoming, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Home Affairs, Om Prakash Aryal, today.
Tiger count begins in Shuklaphanta National Park
The counting of tigers in the Shuklaphanta National Park began here on Tuesday. The tigers in the Park and its vicinity are being counted for the fifth time.
Najir Husen, Aakriti Budhathoki to do ‘Muktipur’
‘Muktipur’, which is being made on a story of revenge, was officially launched on Tuesday. The film will feature Najir Husen, Gaurav Pah
Nation
Tiger count begins in Shuklaphanta National Park
The counting of tigers in the Shuklaphanta National Park began here on Tuesday. The tigers in the Park and its vicinity are being counted for the fifth time.
Five vehicles collide at Daunne, eight persons injured
Eight persons have been injured in a road accident occurred at Daunne of Nawalparasi Purba along the East-West Highway last night.
UN General Assembly adopts Nepal-proposed resolution on Int'l Wellness Day
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution titled “International Wellness Day” proposed by Nepal, designating April 15 each year as the International Wellness Day.
SAARC, Japan sign memorandum on SAARC–Japan Special Fund
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Secretariat and the government of Japan on Monday signed an addendum to the renewed memorandum on the guidelines for the SAARC–Japan Special Fund to implement the JENESYS 2025 Phase II programme.
World
China reaffirms peaceful development amid heightened global volatility
Peaceful development is no diplomatic platitude; it is embedded in the country's institutional fabric -- explicitly codified in both the national Constitution and the Constitution of the CPC.
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Business
World Bank supports Nepal’s Clean Air Project
The World Bank has extended support to Nepal’s Clean Air and Prosperity Project to reduce air pollution from industries and strengthen air quality management.
Women sustaining their livelihood through Bhorla leaves
For impoverished women in Birendra Bazaar of Rupani Rural Municipality–6 in Saptari, Bhorla leaves commonly used during feasts and gatherings have become a major source of livelihood. Dozens of women collect these leaves from
NEPSE surge dips by 32 points
The stock market, which was closed for the entire day on Monday due to three consecutive positive circuit breaks, saw a sharp decline on Tuesday. The benchmark share market index, NEPSE,
Oil price drops, stocks rise after Trump signals Iran war nearly over
Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said that the war in Iran would come to an end "very soon". Crude had reached almost $1
Sports
Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of war
Four years after world sport rushed to ban Russia for invading Ukraine, the leading governing bodies are reacting guardedly to the US-led attack on Iran, raising accusations of double standards. Both wars broke out
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
African swine flu kills 46 pigs in Parbat
The African swine flu has taken a huge toll on pig farming in Parbat district. As many as 46 pigs have died of flu, spreading alarm among the commercial pig farmers.