POLITICS

Balen eyes lean, ‘smart’ cabinet, plans to cap ministries at 18

Balen eyes lean, ‘smart’ cabinet, plans to cap ministries at 18

Party insiders said discussions are centred on building a compact and efficient executive, in line with commitments made...

Party insiders said discussions are centred on building a compact and efficient executive, in line with commitments made...

Mar 21, 2026

SOCIETY

RSP pledges big health reforms – But will they materialise?

RSP pledges big health reforms – But will they materialise?

A new government is set to take shape under the leadership of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which won nearly a two...

A new government is set to take shape under the leadership of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which won nearly a two...

Mar 21, 2026

ECONOMY

Tourism sector hit as half-filled gas cylinders prove inefficient

Tourism sector hit as half-filled gas cylinders prove inefficient

According to business owners, hotels and restaurants use multiple cylinders at once and operate high-pressure stoves, ma...

According to business owners, hotels and restaurants use multiple cylinders at once and operate high-pressure stoves, ma...

Mar 21, 2026

POLITICS

NC’s internal review identifies key reasons behind HoR poll debacle

NC’s internal review identifies key reasons behind HoR poll debacle

At a central committee meeting on Friday, Vice-President Bishwa Prakash Sharma presented a 13-page report analyzing the...

At a central committee meeting on Friday, Vice-President Bishwa Prakash Sharma presented a 13-page report analyzing the...

Mar 21, 2026

ECONOMY

Flights resume at TIA, Qatar Airways plane lands

Flights resume at TIA, Qatar Airways plane lands

According to TIA officials, a Qatar Airways flight arriving from Doha successfully landed in Kathmandu at 6:13 PM as wea...

According to TIA officials, a Qatar Airways flight arriving from Doha successfully landed in Kathmandu at 6:13 PM as wea...

Mar 20, 2026

SOCIETY

Integrated Digital Pension Service launched

Integrated Digital Pension Service launched

The service was inaugurated in Lalitpur today during a formal ceremony where the Department's authorities announced that...

The service was inaugurated in Lalitpur today during a formal ceremony where the Department's authorities announced that...

Mar 20, 2026

SOCIETY

Rain triggers traffic congestion in Kathmandu, authorities urge safe travel

Rain triggers traffic congestion in Kathmandu, authorities urge safe travel

The rain has disrupted vehicular movement, adding challenges to traffic management. According to SP Naresh Raj Subedi fr...

The rain has disrupted vehicular movement, adding challenges to traffic management. According to SP Naresh Raj Subedi fr...

Mar 20, 2026

POLITICS

Most NC CWC members oppose Gagan Thapa’s resignation

Most NC CWC members oppose Gagan Thapa’s resignation

During the CWC meeting on Friday, the majority of members voiced opposition to Thapa’s resignation, emphasising th...

During the CWC meeting on Friday, the majority of members voiced opposition to Thapa’s resignation, emphasising th...

Mar 20, 2026

POLITICS

Nepali national among crew detained by Iran in Strait of Hormuz

Nepali national among crew detained by Iran in Strait of Hormuz

As geopolitical tensions simmer across the Middle East, their ripple effects are being felt far beyond the region—...

As geopolitical tensions simmer across the Middle East, their ripple effects are being felt far beyond the region—...

Mar 20, 2026

SOCIETY

Flights disrupted by storm in Kathmandu; several int’l planes diverted

Flights disrupted by storm in Kathmandu; several int’l planes diverted

Air traffic in Kathmandu was disrupted on Wednesday due to strong winds, rain and hail, forcing the diversion of multipl...

Air traffic in Kathmandu was disrupted on Wednesday due to strong winds, rain and hail, forcing the diversion of multipl...

Mar 20, 2026