- Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Everyday hazards emerging as deadliest threat
As the country continues to grapple with the realities of climate variability and geographical vulnerability, the challenge is no longer just about responding to disasters when they strike. It is about recognising the dangers that strike quietly, repeatedly, and often unnoticed.
Supply of cooking gas, petroleum normal: NOC
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has clarified that there is no need for consumers to panic, as the supply of petroleum products, including cooking gas, remains normal to date. According to Manoj Ku
27th Floral Expo to be held from March 19 in capital
Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) is organising the 27th Floral Expo under the theme 'Floriculture Business for Clean Environment, Employment and Economic Prosperity,' from March 19 to 22 at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall.
Cuba suffers islandwide blackout amid energy crisis
Officials in Cuba reported an islandwide blackout Monday in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen and its power grid continues to crumble. The Ministry of Ene
Nation
Madhesi women prone to violence lack basic services
Although the law guarantees equal rights and freedoms to all citizens, women are still unable to fully exercise their rights in daily life due to social structures and traditional mindsets. As a result, not only women but also their dependent children are increasingly being deprived of basic services such as citizenship, birth registration, education, health care, and nutrition. Vibha (name changed), a 37-year-old woman from
500 short-term monks ordained
Five hundred people have been ordained as short-term monks in Lumbini. At a programme organised on Monday at the M
190 ponds built in BNP to provide water for wildlife
A total of 190 natural and artificial ponds have been built inside Bardiya National Park (BNP) to ensure that wildlife have access to water throughout the year. As the summer season begins, the park administration has started preparing t
Koshi, Madhes hit hard by hailstorms, winds
Hailstorms and powerful winds have caused massive damage in Koshi and Madhes Provinces, killing at least two people. The strong winds accompanied by rain and h
World
400 killed in Kabul hospital attack
Rescue crews were still digging bodies out of the rubble of a drug rehabilitation hospital in the Afghan capital on Tuesday morning, after officials there said that an overnight Pakistani airstrike killed at least 400 people in a dramatic esc
Business
Storms flatten maize crops in Tarai
Strong winds on Monday evening have damaged maize crops in Sarlahi district, leaving farmers concerned about heavy losses. Farmers have reported that maize plants,
29,000 quintals of rice, paddy in stock at FMTC Nepalgunj
The Nepalgunj-based office of the Food Management and Trading Company Limited currently has 19,000 quintals of various types of rice and 10,000 quintals of paddy in stock. Ram Saran Lamichhane, Chief of the
27th Floral Expo to be held from March 19 in capital
Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) is organising the 27th Floral Expo under the theme 'Floriculture Business for Clean Environment, Employment and Economic Prosperity,' from March 19 to 22 at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall.
Report of commission formed to implement SC orders related to the transport sector submitted
On the occasion, Home Minister Aryal expressed his commitment to implement the report soon. The government had decided to form a three-member inquiry commission to submit a report with opinions and suggestions related to the transport sector. The members of the commission are Sharad Adhikari and Yogendra Nath Karmacharya.
Sports
Army tighten grip on day 1 in Jay Trophy final
The title clash for the Jay Trophy Men’s Elite Cup began at Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground on Tuesday, with Tribhuwan Army Club taking the upper hand on Day One. Army were dismissed for 221 in their first inn
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.