• Thursday, 12 March 2026

Nepali in Saudi Arabia requested to stay alert

'Situation does not warrant immediate evacuation of Nepali workers from war-torn Gulf countries'

Minister for Foreign Affairs Balananda Sharma has said there is no situation currently requiring immediate evacuation of Nepali workers from Gulf countries, due to the tension that has surfaced in West Asia.

Constitution moves to right path after elections

Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has extended gratefulness to office-bearers of the central security committee, province command posts and district security committees for helping conduct the House of Representatives (HoR) elections in a free, fair and impartial atmosphere.

Meteorological activity to increase from Thursday

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that meteorological activity will increase from Thursday.

Three parked buses gutted in fire in Dharan

Three passenger buses have been destroyed in a fire that broke out at a garage in Dharan on Tuesday night.

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Meteorological activity to increase from Thursday

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that meteorological activity will increase from Thursday.

Nepali in Saudi Arabia requested to stay alert

The Nepali Embassy in Saudi Arabia has requested all Nepali nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain alert as per the news/directive/information released by official agencies in view of the emergence of recent situation in the Middle East region.

'Situation does not warrant immediate evacuation of Nepali workers from war-torn Gulf countries'

Minister for Foreign Affairs Balananda Sharma has said there is no situation currently requiring immediate evacuation of Nepali workers from Gulf countries, due to the tension that has surfaced in West Asia.

Constitution moves to right path after elections

Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has extended gratefulness to office-bearers of the central security committee, province command posts and district security committees for helping conduct the House of Representatives (HoR) elections in a free, fair and impartial atmosphere.

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Thai-flagged cargo ship hit by missiles near Strait of Hormuz; 20 crew rescued, 3 missing

A Thai-flagged cargo vessel was struck by missiles near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, leaving three crew members unaccounted for, while 20 others were rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman, the Bangkok Post reported, citing the Royal Thai Navy.

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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.

Inflation drops to 3.25 per cent as of mid-Feb

Consumer price inflation (CPI) based inflation contained to 3.25 per cent as on mid-Feb on year-on-year basis (YoY).

Gold price increases, silver holds steady

As reported by the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price for hallmarked gold is currently set at Rs 319,000 per tola (11.66 grammes), whereas the price for one tola of silver is maintained at Rs 5,720.

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.

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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.

ANFA's attention drawn towards footballers' lockout

India wins T20 World Cup Cricket title

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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

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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.