• Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Public debt size reaches Rs 2,878 billion

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.

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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

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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.

Middle East war: global economic fallout

EU weighs action to keep Strait of Hormuz open

Trump rejects Iran war deal for now

Business

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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

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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

Sujan wins two gold medals in int'l championship

Real Madrid rout Elche, Atletico scrap win over Getafe

Japan reach Women's Asian Cup semis

Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run completed

Parma scores two own goals in two minutes

Arena targets SAFF glory as Nepal Coach

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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

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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.