SOCIETY
Plastic banned in Energy Ministry
Plastic banned in Energy Ministry
The ministry stated, “We believe this decision will send a positive message to all government bodies and stakeholders. Effective implementation in the coming days will require cooperation from everyone.”
Mar 31, 2026
ECONOMY
NAC increases flights to Delhi, now 10 weekly
NAC increases flights to Delhi, now 10 weekly
Previously operating one daily flight to Delhi, NAC will now operate 10 flights per week, starting Tuesday, in response to growing passenger demand.
Mar 31, 2026
WORLD
Japan deploys its first long-range missiles
Japan deploys its first long-range missiles
The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles became operational at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto prefecture. “As Japan faces the most severe and complex security environment in the postwar era ... it is an extremely important capability to strengthen Japan’s deterrence and responsiveness,”...
Mar 31, 2026
SOCIETY
Former Miss Nepal Usha Khadgi accuses ex-husband of harassment, seeks justice and security
Former Miss Nepal Usha Khadgi accuses ex-husband of harassme...
Khadgi, who divorced Timilsina in 2020, publicly shared her concerns through a series of social media posts, saying she would no longer remain silent about the issue. She alleged that her former husband has been interfering in her rights, verbally abusing her, and behaving rudely toward relatives an...
Mar 31, 2026
SOCIETY
National Medicine Laboratory receives ISO accreditation
National Medicine Laboratory receives ISO accreditation
The National Medicine Laboratory has received international ISO accreditation, obtaining the ISO 17025:2017 certificate. The accreditation comes 60 years after its establishment, making the country’s only government laboratory dedicated to drug testing officially ISO-certified.
Mar 31, 2026
SOCIETY
14 seconded doctors returned to their original hospitals
14 seconded doctors returned to their original hospitals
The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has decided to return 14 doctors currently on secondment to their original positions to strengthen services at their respective hospitals, including Dodeldhura Hospital, Narayani Sub-regional Hospital and Gajendra Narayan Singh Hospital.
Mar 31, 2026
POLITICS
UML unveils fresh protest programs against arrest of Oli and Lekhak
UML unveils fresh protest programs against arrest of Oli and...
The party claims the arrests were carried out with a spirit of political revenge and has decided to launch protests from the streets to parliament while also alleging police suppression during peaceful demonstrations.
Mar 31, 2026
POLITICS
Govt implements digital and data governance action plans
Govt implements digital and data governance action plans
According to the agenda approved at the first cabinet meeting held last Friday, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has started the process to shut down betting-related apps and websites within 24 hours, and has instructed the Nepal Telecommunications Authority to close these a...
Mar 31, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt to scrap ‘syndicate’ in health tests for migrant workers
Govt to scrap ‘syndicate’ in health tests for migrant worker...
In a press statement on Tuesday, the MoLESS said it has initiated a process to allow more hospitals that meet the required criteria to provide such services. This will allow migrant workers to undergo medical tests at government-owned or government-approved health institutions instead of a limited n...
Mar 31, 2026
POLITICS
Dispute within NC intensifies as Deuba faction launches parallel activities
Dispute within NC intensifies as Deuba faction launches para...
The faction that gained leadership through the special convention is now preparing disciplinary action against leaders such as Purna Bahadur Khadka. Meanwhile, the rival faction—which did not participate in the special convention—organized a congratulatory program in the federal parliame...
Mar 31, 2026