- Sunday, 15 March 2026
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
Law fails to uproot Chhaupadi in Bajura
Women in the Bajura district are still forced to stay in chhaugoaths (mens
Pakistan’s president says Afghan Taliban forces crossed a ‘red line’
Pakistan’s president on Saturday warned neighboring Afghanistan’s Taliban government that it had “ crossed a red line “ by launching drone attacks on civilian areas in Pakistan and said the administration in Kabul has brought “grave consequences upon itself.”
German museum celebrates famed Japanese artist Kusama
A mirror room dappled with colored dots. Contorted, bright sculptures of flowers on a rooftop at the foot of Cologne's famed cathedral. A vast showroom with giant octopus-like tentacles that offer up a mesmerizing meander through space and obstacles.
Nation
Motorcyclist dies in road accident
A motorcyclist has died after being hit by a passenger bus on the East-West Highway at Bagbani, Lalbandi Municipality-1.
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
Forest Fire Management Week begins today
The Forest Fire Management Week has begun today under the theme 'Effectiveness in Forest Fire Control: Participation of All Three Levels of Government and Community'.
6000 plus disaster incidents in 11 months
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, 464 people have died while 38 people have gone missing and 1,814 injured in disaster-induced incidents during the period.
World
US hits Iran base, Trump warns more strike
President Donald Trump said the U.S. destroyed military sites on an island vital to Iran's oil network and warned that its oil infrastructure could be next if Iran continues to interfere with the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Business
BFIs’ deposits rise by 6% to Rs. 7,698 billion
Deposits collected by Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) increased by 6 per cent, adding Rs. 433.71 billion to reach Rs. 7,697.59 billion by mid-February 2026. In the same period last year, deposits had grown by 3.8 per cent (Rs. 245.34 billion).
LPG shortage hits Himalayan districts, consumers compelled to queue for hours
A shortage of cooking gas has been reported in the Himalayan districts of Kalikot and Jumla, forcing consumers to wait for hours in long queues carrying empty cylinders. In Kalikot, the scarcity of liquefied petroleu
From classroom to field: Former teacher earns Rs. 2M annually through commercial farming
After spending nearly 16 years teaching English in school classrooms, Kalpana Gauli of Tanahun has now found her passion in the fragrance of soil. A resident of Kalika Marga, Vyas Municipal
100 billion(USD) economy possible in 10 years: Upendra Mahato
Founding president of Non-Residential Nepali Association (NRNA) Upendra Mahato said that economy of Nepal can to expended to USD 100 billion in ten years.
Sports
Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run completed
The “Asian Games Fun Run” was organised on Saturday to promote and extend best wishes for the success of the upcoming Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games. The fun run, organised by the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC) under the progra
Interview
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
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
Society
UML finalizes 16 candidates for proportional representation
The CPN (UML) has recommended the names of 16 candidates for the proportional representation system to the Election Commission.