- Tuesday, 17 March 2026
RSP lawmakers urged to deliver in interests of nation, citizens
“It is necessary to form a government that can deliver effectively so that citizens can truly feel the presence of the State, end corruption, and establish good governance. Political parties that held state power for a long time are now facing consequences due to their past wrongdoings. This has made our party and the people's representatives more responsible and accountable to citizens,” he said.
President extends condolences to UML Chair Oli
President Ramchandra Paudel has extended condolences to the Chairperson of the CPN (UML) and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is mourning the demise of his father.
Private houses, public property damaged due to storm
Roof the tin-roofed house of Rajan Baraili at Angrakhop in ward 3 has also been blown away while roof of straw-roofed houses of Biraj Idhingo and Ratna Bahadur Idingo at Yangrakhapa in ward 5 has also been blown away.
Storm blows away house roofs, disrupts electricity supply
We have got reports that storm has blown away roofs of nine houses at Jukepani, Sarautar, Chyakutar, Dhansar, Birta villages, said Baral. Daulat Karki, ward char of Golanjor Rural Municipality-2, said that roofs of five houses have been damaged due to storm at Rajaya village.
Nation
Hearing on writ against Lamichhane re-scheduled for Thursday
The Supreme Court (SC) is set to hear the writ petition against the decision to withdraw the money laundering and organized crime cases against Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane for coming Thursday.
Private houses, public property damaged due to storm
Roof the tin-roofed house of Rajan Baraili at Angrakhop in ward 3 has also been blown away while roof of straw-roofed houses of Biraj Idhingo and Ratna Bahadur Idingo at Yangrakhapa in ward 5 has also been blown away.
Public debt size reaches Rs 2,878 billion
The size of public debt in the first eight months of the current fiscal year has increased by over Rs 204 billion, reaching Rs 2,878.29 billion.
Ministry orders probe into book burning incident
The Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed the police to investigate the incident that could affect Nepal-China relations and take action against the guilty.
World
Qatar says intercepts missile attack, explosions heard in Dubai
Qatar said Tuesday it had intercepted a missile attack, as Iran continued its retaliatory campaign over US-Israeli strikes that killed its supreme leader.
Business
10,000 fingerlings released in Rupa lake
The Rupatal Fishery Cooperative on its silvery jubilee ceremony released the fingerlings to promote income generation of the lake.
Gas shortage prompts market monitoring
Local authorities have intensified market monitoring across Tanahun district, including the district headquarters Damauli, following a severe shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The move comes after consumers complained
FM Khanal meets heads of financial sector regulators
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal held a meeting with the heads of major financial sector regulatory bodies on Monday to discuss issues related to the country’s banking and financial system.
Fears of global energy crisis grow due to Iran war
Fears of a global energy crisis rose Monday as the war in the Middle East raged on, with more U.S.-Israeli strikes on the Iranian capital and Israel's bombardment of Lebanon. An Iranian drone strike temporarily shut Dubai's airport, a crucial global travel hub, underscoring the threats to the world economy.
Sports
Hat trick for Raphinha as Barcelona stay 4 points clear
Raphinha scored a hat trick, including two goals from the penalty spot, as Barcelona reclaimed its four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish league on Sunday. Barcelona routed Sevi
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
Private houses, public property damaged due to storm
Roof the tin-roofed house of Rajan Baraili at Angrakhop in ward 3 has also been blown away while roof of straw-roofed houses of Biraj Idhingo and Ratna Bahadur Idingo at Yangrakhapa in ward 5 has also been blown away.