- Monday, 23 March 2026
67% progress achieved in expansion of Suryabinayak-Dhulikhel road in three yrs
The expansion of the six-lane expressway from Suryabinayak in Bhaktapur district to Dhulikhel in Kavre has gained nearly 67 percent of the physical progress, the project officials said.
Gumba: A forgotten village of Bajura
Tucked away in one of the country’s most remote corners, Gumba village stands as a stark reminder of uneven development, where modern state services remain largely out of reach despite gradual progress elsewhere.
Car catches fire after colliding with bus and pickup in Sarlahi
A car with an Indian registration caught fire following a collision involving two other vehicles at Kalinjor Bridge in Lalbandi Municipality–6 along the East-West Highway on Sunday night.
Can nations save declining population of shorebirds ?
Chasing an endless summer, one shorebird species undertakes a grueling annual journey from the Arctic to the tip of South America and back -- a feat increasingly fraught with peril. The Hudsonian godwit (L
Nation
Car catches fire after colliding with bus and pickup in Sarlahi
A car with an Indian registration caught fire following a collision involving two other vehicles at Kalinjor Bridge in Lalbandi Municipality–6 along the East-West Highway on Sunday night.
250,000 goats to be administered PPR vaccine in Chitwan
Chitwan, March 23: The PPR vaccine campaign is being run in all seven local levels in Chitwan district from the next week. Around 250,000 goats will be vaccinated under the programme, the District Livestock Service Office said. The campaign is aimed at controlling the PPR disease in goats in the district. According to research papers, PPR is an economically important trans-boundary disease of sheep and goats caused due to Morbillivirus genus in the family Paramyxoviridae virus, and Nepal had experienced several episodes of PPR outbreaks in the past. The Chief of Office, Dr Pravat Neupane, said that nearly 50 to 90 percent of total goats succumb to this disease by developing the symptoms of high fever, pneumonia, wounds and others. (RSS)
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Flora Expo concludes
The four-day-long expo that began with the slogan 'Floriculture for Clean Environment, Employment and Economic Prosperity' was organized in Bhrikutimandap exhibition hall and received an impressive number of visitors, Association's Senior Vice Chairman Ram Bahadur Tamang said. The Expo had 65 commercial, 11 official and two competitive stalls.
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World Meteorological Day being marked
The World Meteorological Day 2026 is being observed across the world today celebrating the 76th anniversary of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The theme of this year is "Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow". The themes chosen for World Meteorological Day reflect topical weather, climate or water-related issues, according to the WMO.
World
Can nations save declining population of shorebirds ?
Chasing an endless summer, one shorebird species undertakes a grueling annual journey from the Arctic to the tip of South America and back -- a feat increasingly fraught with peril. The Hudsonian godwit (L
Business
NEPSE jumps 54 points; turnover totals Rs. 23.59B
The benchmark of share market index, NEPSE, has posted a significant growth on Sunday, the first trading day of the week. The NEPSE increased by 54.51 points (1.89 p
Provincial budget expenditure disappointing
The budget expenditure of Lumbini Province government has been sluggish. By mid-March eight months into the fiscal year 2025/26 the provincial government had spent only 27.63 per cent of its budget.
Country's trade deficit reaches around Rs 1 trillion 100 billion till second quarters
The country imported goods worth Rs 1 trillion 289 billion and 250 million and exported goods worth Rs 1 billion 112 million in the last eight months, according to the Department.
Gold price drops Rs 12,500 per tola, trading at Rs 282,000
In the first trading day of the week, the price of gold and silver has decreased in the domestic market today.
Sports
Spinners shine as SA beat NZ by 19 runs
New Zealand foundered against South Africa's spinners as the Proteas won the fourth Twenty20 by 19 runs Sunday to level the five-match series at 2-2. Connor Esterhuizen m
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
Car catches fire after colliding with bus and pickup in Sarlahi
A car with an Indian registration caught fire following a collision involving two other vehicles at Kalinjor Bridge in Lalbandi Municipality–6 along the East-West Highway on Sunday night.