ECONOMY
Govt allocates Rs 750 million to build homes for poor families
Govt allocates Rs 750 million to build homes for poor famili...
The government has begun a housing program aimed at improving living conditions for poor communities by replacing thatched roofs in about 5,000 houses with corrugated metal sheets and constructing 1,000 new homes. The initiative is being implemented through the Department of Urban Development and Bu...
Mar 09, 2026
ECONOMY
Chinese, Indian firms shortlisted to operate Nagdhunga Tunnel
Chinese, Indian firms shortlisted to operate Nagdhunga Tunne...
The Department of Roads (DoR) is preparing to bring the tunnel into commercial operation by mid-June, after selecting a service provider to manage and operate the project. Although construction is almost complete, the tunnel has yet to open due to various administrative and technical reasons.
Mar 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Man arrested for killing wife in Kailali
Man arrested for killing wife in Kailali
The accused, 35-year-old Dammar Raj Joshi, a resident of Deuriya, Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City-7, reportedly attacked his 30-year-old wife, Saraswati Awasthi Joshi, with a sharp weapon around 12:45 am on Sunday, killing her on the spot, according to the District Police Office, Kailali.
Mar 09, 2026
OPINION
Diaspora, Youth, Digital Generation and Nepal’s Political Breakthrough
Diaspora, Youth, Digital Generation and Nepal’s Political Br...
Nepal’s political breakthrough reflects the convergence of diaspora engagement, youth participation, digital connectivity, and generational change, culminating in the RSP’s decisive electoral success and a challenge to reshape governance.
Mar 09, 2026
ECONOMY
Middle East tensions force trekking tourists to shorten stays
Middle East tensions force trekking tourists to shorten stay...
Mani Raj Lamichhane, head of the Tourism Board, Gandaki, also noted that the conflict affects high-spending tourists, mainly from the US and Europe. “European and American tourists typically spend more, and their reduced arrivals mean Nepal may mostly receive budget travelers. The absence of h...
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
All tasks of HoR election to conclude by third week of March: EC
All tasks of HoR election to conclude by third week of March...
EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said the EC expects to complete all procedures, including issuing certificates to candidates elected under the proportional representation (PR) system, within that timeframe.
Mar 09, 2026
WORLD
G7 to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves: French government source
G7 to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves: French gover...
Asian stock markets plunged Monday as oil prices soared 30 percent on fears about supplies from the Middle East as the US-Israeli war against Iran continued into a second week with no sign of letting up.
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
Yogesh Bhattarai demands Oli’s resignation, citing accountability for election defeat
Yogesh Bhattarai demands Oli’s resignation, citing accountab...
Bhattarai said both the party’s policies and leadership must be changed, arguing that voters had clearly rejected them through the election results. He said the responsibility for the party’s current situation should be shared by all levels of leadership, including committees and leaders...
Mar 09, 2026
POLITICS
Election Commission lifts code of conduct
Election Commission lifts code of conduct
The EC had originally imposed the code of conduct starting January 18 for the National Assembly elections on January 25 and the House of Representatives elections on March 5.
Mar 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Overcast skies persist across Nepal, clear weather not expected soon
Overcast skies persist across Nepal, clear weather not expec...
The DHM recorded 1.4 millimeters of rain in Kathmandu in the past hour. Officials also noted that the weather is unlikely to fully clear over the next two to three days. Meteorologists attribute this to active local winds and western currents, preventing complete sunny conditions.
Mar 09, 2026