POLITICS
Gyan Bahadur Shahi appointed PP leader, Khusbu Oli as Chief Whip of RPP
Gyan Bahadur Shahi appointed PP leader, Khusbu Oli as Chief...
The decision was taken during a meeting of the party’s parliamentary members held at the party’s central office, with party chairman Rajendra Lingden in attendance. The appointments were made unanimously, according to Oli.
Mar 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Couple dies as truck knocks bullock cart
Couple dies as truck knocks bullock cart
The couple was travelling on the cart when the accident occurred.
Mar 19, 2026
WORLD
Gaza-Egypt border crossing reopens for small numbers of people
Gaza-Egypt border crossing reopens for small numbers of peop...
An Egyptian Red Crescent official, speaking anonymously to AFP, said the Rafah crossing had reopened in both directions and would allow Palestinian patients to cross into Egypt and stranded Palestinians to return to Gaza.
Mar 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Railway expansion work halted due to compensation dispute
Railway expansion work halted due to compensation dispute
With the assistance of the Indian government, the railway expansion from Jayanagar, India, to the railway station in Bhangaha municipality in Mahottari district is under construction.
Mar 19, 2026
WORLD
European Union summit will focus on Iran war and a loan to Ukraine blocked by Hungary
European Union summit will focus on Iran war and a loan to U...
Many of those leaders have deflected entreaties by U.S. President Donald Trump to send military assets to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the global flow of oil, gas and fertilizer. Rising energy prices because of the war and fears in Europe of a new refugee crisis have pushed leader...
Mar 19, 2026
OPINION
Fuel shortages in Nepal: A hidden threat to health and livelihoods
Fuel shortages in Nepal: A hidden threat to health and livel...
Rising fuel prices and LPG shortages in Nepal are disrupting daily life, straining healthcare services, and threatening food security and public health across the country.
Mar 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Hearing on Lamichhane case amendment concludes, orders in preparation
Hearing on Lamichhane case amendment concludes, orders in pr...
A division bench of Justices Sharanga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel concluded the hearing on Thursday after senior advocates Dinesh Tripathi and Tikaram Bhattarai presented the petitioner’s arguments.
Mar 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Daily turnover jumps to Rs 21.22 billion as NEPSE escalates by 64.67 points
Daily turnover jumps to Rs 21.22 billion as NEPSE escalates...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday surged 64.67 points to close at 2,877.02 points.
Mar 19, 2026
WORLD
Rain and strong winds kill 18 in Pakistan's Karachi
Rain and strong winds kill 18 in Pakistan's Karachi
Thirteen people died when a wall collapsed on Wednesday, while five people, including two women, were killed elsewhere in the city.
Mar 19, 2026
SOCIETY
15 arrested from various places with banned narcotics
15 arrested from various places with banned narcotics
According to the Central Police Newsroom, they were arrested from Jhapa, Bara, Mahottari, Chitwan and Kanchanpur on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mar 19, 2026