SOCIETY
Nepal suspends work permits for Gulf-bound workers amid Middle East tensions
Nepal suspends work permits for Gulf-bound workers amid Midd...
According to Chandra Bahadur Siwakoti, spokesperson at the Department of Foreign Employment, the decision to halt labor permit issuance will remain in effect until further notice. The move follows heightened security concerns after Israeli and U.S. missile strikes on Iran, which prompted retaliatory...
Mar 01, 2026
POLITICS
If KP Oli loses, the nation loses: Yogesh Bhattarai
If KP Oli loses, the nation loses: Yogesh Bhattarai
Speaking at the inauguration of a motorcycle rally organized in Kamal Rural Municipality of Jhapa on Sunday, where Oli is contesting, Bhattarai urged voters to ensure the victory of nationalist forces in the election. He said the CPN-UML is currently leading nationalist forces under the leadership o...
Mar 01, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE rises double digits ahead of HoR polls, gains 19.27 points
NEPSE rises double digits ahead of HoR polls, gains 19.27 po...
On the last trading day before the House of Representatives (HoR) election, the Nepali stock market recorded a double-digit gain. The NEPSE index climbed 19.27 points on Sunday, closing at 2,674.20.
Mar 01, 2026
POLITICS
Nepali Embassy in Qatar calls for adherence to security protocols
Nepali Embassy in Qatar calls for adherence to security prot...
Currently, there are approximately 360 thousand Nepali workers in Qatar. Tensions in West Asia have escalated following Iran's retaliation against a joint military operation conducted by the United States and Israel on Saturday.
Mar 01, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal urges resolution through dialogue as tension escalates in the Middle East
Nepal urges resolution through dialogue as tension escalates...
The government urged all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint, avoid actions that could escalate tensions, and ensure the safety of civilians. The ministry also called for resolving differences through diplomacy and dialogue.
Mar 01, 2026
WORLD
8 killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan's Karachi
8 killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan's K...
"We have moved at least eight dead bodies to Karachi's civil hospitals, while 20 others were injured in the consulate incident," said Muhammad Amin, a spokesman for the Edhi Foundation rescue service, adding most had bullet wounds.
Mar 01, 2026
SOCIETY
DHEA to arrange for food and accommodation of stranded passengers at TIA
DHEA to arrange for food and accommodation of stranded passe...
President of the DHEA, Lila Prasad Dhakal, said that they have made arrangements for food and accommodation for the stranded air passengers at the airport.
Mar 01, 2026
SOCIETY, DIASPORA
NRNA urges 1.9 million Nepalis in Middle East to stay on high alert
NRNA urges 1.9 million Nepalis in Middle East to stay on hig...
The NRNA has called on over 1.9 million Nepalis living in countries including Israel, Iran, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, and Bahrain to prioritize their safety and exercise heightened vigilance.
Mar 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Shikhar Power IPO opens with 1.842 million shares
Shikhar Power IPO opens with 1.842 million shares
Investors can apply for a minimum of 10 shares and a maximum of 10,000 shares. The IPO will close no earlier than March 10 and no later than March 15.
Mar 01, 2026
POLITICS
Yogesh Bhattarai in Damak to campaign for party Chair Oli
Yogesh Bhattarai in Damak to campaign for party Chair Oli
Bhattarai is scheduled to take part in Oli’s election programme today. He reached Jhapa-5, Oli’s constituency, after addressing the party’s final municipal-level election rally in Phungling, Taplejung, on Saturday afternoon.
Mar 01, 2026