SOCIETY
Kapilvastu Maharajgunj clash: Nine arrested, 23 injured
Kapilvastu Maharajgunj clash: Nine arrested, 23 injured
Tensions escalated between two communities, leading to protests in several areas. Police intervened to bring the situation under control and detained nine people. Superintendent of Police Santosh Acharya said a total of 23 people were injured in the incident.
Mar 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Global community urges Nepal to reform laws on abortion, child marriage
Global community urges Nepal to reform laws on abortion, chi...
The call comes as Nepal reviews key recommendations received during the fourth cycle of the UPR, with a focus on legal identity, gender-based violence, and sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Mar 22, 2026
WORLD
64 killed in attack on Sudan hospital: WHO
64 killed in attack on Sudan hospital: WHO
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the attack on Friday hit El-Daein Teaching Hospital in the state capital of East Darfur, adding that "enough blood has been spilled" and it was time to stop the nearly three-year conflict ravaging Sudan.
Mar 22, 2026
SOCIETY
128 people arrested for illegal acts inside national park
128 people arrested for illegal acts inside national park
According to the Park's Information Officer, Abinash Thapa Magar, the largest number of those arrested are those involved in illegal fishing in the Rapti River. The park arrested and took action against 70 people for fishing illegally.
Mar 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Poultry farming generates Rs 58 billion income annually
Poultry farming generates Rs 58 billion income annually
According to data released on Friday by the National Statistics Office Nepal, about 117.1 million broiler chickens are raised annually in the country. Out of more than 127.6 million chickens reared each year, the majority are broilers. The data shows that sales of over 100 million broilers generate...
Mar 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold prices drop sharply by Rs 12,500 per tola
Gold prices drop sharply by Rs 12,500 per tola
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of hallmark gold has been fixed at Rs 282,000 per tola. Previously, gold was being traded at Rs 294,500 per tola, marking a sharp drop of Rs 12,500 per tola.
Mar 22, 2026
POLITICS
Pandey warns UML will weaken without leadership reform
Pandey warns UML will weaken without leadership reform
Speaking at a program organized by Chintan Abhiyan Nepal in Butwal on Saturday, Pandey reviewed the results of the last three elections and said not only UML but all traditional political parties are steadily losing ground.
Mar 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Traffic disrupted along Butwal-Narayanghat road
Traffic disrupted along Butwal-Narayanghat road
Transport services have been affected after the road became slippery and muddy in the Daunne section located in Binayi Tribeni Rural Municipality-2 of Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East) along the East-West Highway, said Yubaraj Khadka, Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Nawalpar...
Mar 22, 2026
WORLD
Trump to ‘obliterate’ Iran's power plants if Hormuz not opened in 48 hours
Trump to ‘obliterate’ Iran's power plants if Hormuz not open...
“If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.
Mar 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Daunne road opens one-way, traffic jam stretches up to 5 km
Daunne road opens one-way, traffic jam stretches up to 5 km
The road, which had been obstructed since Friday due to rainfall, resumed partial movement this morning at Binayi Triveni Rural Municipality–2, with vehicles being allowed to pass alternately, according to the District Police Office. Superintendent of Police Yubaraj Khadka said a traffic jam o...
Mar 22, 2026