- Sunday, 1 March 2026
Top leaders urge government to ensure safety of Nepalis in Middle East
In the wake of rising tensions in the Middle East, top leaders of Nepal's major political parties have urged the government to pay attention to safeguard the lives of Nepalis in the region.
Essential service carriers don’t need pass on election day
The Election Commission (EC) has urged the government to make arrangements to allow vehicles to run for carrying essential services.
Public schools in Kathmandu turning tech-savvy
As part of the initiative to make schools technology-friendly, KMC has enrolled 36,280 individuals, including students, teachers, ECD facilitators, and other staffs across 83 public schools into the integrated digital attendance system, informed Namraj Dhakal, head of the KMC Education Department.
Road problems cannot be solved without legal reforms: NC President Thapa
President of Nepali Congress Gagan Kumar Thapa has said that legal and policy reforms are necessary to address delays in road construction rather than making extreme statements such as hanging contractors.
Nation
Top leaders urge government to ensure safety of Nepalis in Middle East
In the wake of rising tensions in the Middle East, top leaders of Nepal's major political parties have urged the government to pay attention to safeguard the lives of Nepalis in the region.
Essential service carriers don’t need pass on election day
The Election Commission (EC) has urged the government to make arrangements to allow vehicles to run for carrying essential services.
Flights cancelled from TIA to seven different international airports
“As flights have been banned at Sarjah, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait City, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Dammam airports, all day and night flights from Nepal to these airports have been cancelled. Information will be provided once a further decision is made on when the flights will resume,” Sitoula said.
NC Vice President Sharma assures of investigation into properties of party top leaders
Nepali Congress (NC) Vice President Bishwa Prakash Sharma has said the party will launch a campaign for establishing good governance by investigating property ownership of party's top leaders.
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World
Death toll at elementary school for girls in Iran increases to 63
"This morning, as a result of a criminal attack by the United States and the criminal Zionist regime, an elementary school was attacked, and we immediately arrived at the site. 63 people were killed and more than 93 injured in this brutal attack, most of them students. There are also teaching staff and parents of the female students among the dead," Mehr news agency quoted him as saying.
Business
NOC maintains price of petroleum products 'as it is'
The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has decided to maintain the current prices of petroleum products in Nepal, even in light of the increase in international petroleum prices.
Flights cancelled from TIA to seven different international airports
“As flights have been banned at Sarjah, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait City, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Dammam airports, all day and night flights from Nepal to these airports have been cancelled. Information will be provided once a further decision is made on when the flights will resume,” Sitoula said.
“Nepal-India Tech Forum 2026” held in New Delhi, for Enhancing Bilateral Cooperation in Digital Innovation, Infrastructure and Investment
Speaking on the occasion as the “Chief Guest & Keynote Speaker”, Dr Shankar Prasad Sharma, Ambassador of Nepal to India, set the tone for strengthening India-Nepal bilateral cooperation with a tech upgrade in relationship.
Night-time economy prevented in Pokhara in view of election period
According to the District Administration Office, hotels, restaurants, Dohori sanjh (entertainment club though folk-duet song), dance bars and beverage shops will be allowed to open until 9:00 pm. The order shall remain in force until a further public notice.
Sports
Holders Police fix final date with Army at Jay Trophy
Defending champions Nepal Police Club and Tribhuwan Army Club will meet in the final of the Jay Trophy Men’s Elite Cup after contrasting results in their concluding league fixtures. Police eased past Bagmati Province with an
Interview
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
Let's make this election a cornerstone of stable Nepal
With the House of Representatives elections set for 5 March 2026, Nepal finds itself in a markedly different political atmosphere. Gone are the familiar scenes of blaring loudspeakers, crowded rallies, streets lined with banners,
Society
Rastriya Swatantra Party busy campaigning in Kathmandu Valley
The Rastriya Swatantra Party has intensified its campaigning focused on Kathmandu Valley, in the lead up to the March 5 elections to the House of Representatives.