- Tuesday, 17 March 2026
PM Karki visits Kathmandu District Administration Office
The system aims to promote good governance, it is said. On the occasion, the PM inspected the entire system including office management. Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal and other senior officials of the government accompanied the PM.
Mustang witnesses fourth snowfall, farmers elated
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Mustang has witnessed its fourth snowfall of the year, bringing relief and optimism to farmers engaged in agriculture and livestock farming.
Hearing on writ petition related to RSP president to continue Tuesday
The hearing began on Sunday before a division bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel. Since the hearing could not be completed today, the hearing will be held on Tuesday, shared Supreme Court spokesperson Arjun Prasad Koirala.
Chinese Ambassador Zhang pays courtesy call on NA Chair Dahal
During the meeting held at Chair Dahal's office in Singha Durbar, they discussed the matters including relations between the two countries, parliamentary cooperation, mutual assistance and contemporary issues. Talking about long-standing relations between Nepal and China, Chairperson Dahal viewed the relations between the two countries are strong and deep not only in diplomatic level but also at people-to-people level.
Nation
Hearing on writ petition related to RSP president to continue Tuesday
The hearing began on Sunday before a division bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel. Since the hearing could not be completed today, the hearing will be held on Tuesday, shared Supreme Court spokesperson Arjun Prasad Koirala.
EC discloses names of MPs elected through PR system
Additionally, 20 MPs were elected from the Nepali Congress (NC), 16 from the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), nine from the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), and four each from the Shram Sanskriti Party and the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP).
PM Karki visits Kathmandu District Administration Office
The system aims to promote good governance, it is said. On the occasion, the PM inspected the entire system including office management. Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal and other senior officials of the government accompanied the PM.
Chinese Ambassador Zhang pays courtesy call on NA Chair Dahal
During the meeting held at Chair Dahal's office in Singha Durbar, they discussed the matters including relations between the two countries, parliamentary cooperation, mutual assistance and contemporary issues. Talking about long-standing relations between Nepal and China, Chairperson Dahal viewed the relations between the two countries are strong and deep not only in diplomatic level but also at people-to-people level.
World
Flights temporarily suspended at Dubai's airport following nearby drone incident
Flights were temporarily suspended at Dubai's airport, previously one of the world's busiest, on Monday after a "drone-related incident" sparked a fire nearby, city authorities said.
Business
Mango production likely to increase this year in Madhes
According to Senior Crops Officer Pradeep Kumar Yadav of the Agricultural Development Directorate, Madhes Province, initial assessments suggest that mango production could increase by around 60 percent this year compared to last year. This year, mango cultivation in the province covers around 30,800 hectares of land. If the weather remains favourable, total production is estimated to exceed 400 thousand metric tons.
Transport entrepreneurs demand adjustment in transport fare after petro price hike
The sudden and significant rise of petroleum prices without considering the concerns of transport entrepreneurs and passengers has directly affected the transport sector, said Federation General Secretary Deknath Gautam in the statement. The federation has also called for controlling internal leakage and consumption of petroleum products within the NOC and implementing a scientific system in the supply chain to ensure smooth distribution.
Market monitoring of cooking gas in Sunsari
Monitoring committee coordinator Krishna Subedi informed that the market monitoring was conducted in response to the complaints of black marketing of cooking gas. The team inspected five cooking gas outlets.
Budget deficit tops Rs. 161B in 8 months
The government expenditure has outpaced income during the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, resulting in a deficit of Rs. 161.48 billion. According to the daily
Sports
Sujan wins two gold medals in int'l championship
Sujan won gold medals in two different categories in the Battle of Bavaria held in Germany, said Chairperson of Nepal Wuma Kung Fu Association and WMAC Nepal Chapter General-Secretary Sanjit Kumar Rai.
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
Documentary ‘The Everest Dream’ to be screened at NIFF
The documentary directed by Ganesh Pandey will be screened at the Festival on April 5. The documentary will also be screened at various international film festivals around the world.