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...

The EC had originally imposed the code of conduct starting January 18 for the National Assembly elections on January 25...

Mar 09, 2026

SOCIETY

Kathmandu turns world’s most polluted city

Kathmandu turns world’s most polluted city

According to data from the international organization IQAir, Kathmandu has become the most polluted city in the world. D...

According to data from the international organization IQAir, Kathmandu has become the most polluted city in the world. D...

Mar 09, 2026

POLITICS

RSP’s Sudan Gurung wins Gorkha-1 seat

RSP’s Sudan Gurung wins Gorkha-1 seat

According to Election Office Information Officer Rabilal Subedi, Gurung secured 29,896 votes, defeating his nearest riva...

According to Election Office Information Officer Rabilal Subedi, Gurung secured 29,896 votes, defeating his nearest riva...

Mar 09, 2026

SOCIETY

Overcast skies persist across Nepal, clear weather not expected soon

Overcast skies persist across Nepal, clear weather not expected soon

The DHM recorded 1.4 millimeters of rain in Kathmandu in the past hour. Officials also noted that the weather is unlikel...

The DHM recorded 1.4 millimeters of rain in Kathmandu in the past hour. Officials also noted that the weather is unlikel...

Mar 09, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE cheers election outcome as market hits three circuit breakers in an hour

NEPSE cheers election outcome as market hits three circuit breakers in an hour

Nepal’s stock market erupted in optimism on Monday as investors reacted enthusiastically to the outcome of the Hou...

Nepal’s stock market erupted in optimism on Monday as investors reacted enthusiastically to the outcome of the Hou...

Mar 09, 2026

POLITICS

Nishkal Rai of NC elected in Ilam-1

Nishkal Rai of NC elected in Ilam-1

His closest competitor, Binod Nembang Limbu of the Shram Sanskriti Party, received 13,493 votes, while Kajiman Kagate of...

His closest competitor, Binod Nembang Limbu of the Shram Sanskriti Party, received 13,493 votes, while Kajiman Kagate of...

Mar 09, 2026

WORLD

G7 to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves: French government source

G7 to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves: French government source

Asian stock markets plunged Monday as oil prices soared 30 percent on fears about supplies from the Middle East as the U...

Asian stock markets plunged Monday as oil prices soared 30 percent on fears about supplies from the Middle East as the U...

Mar 09, 2026

POLITICS

Newly elected National Assembly members take oath

Newly elected National Assembly members take oath

NA Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal administered the oath to 17 out of 18 NA members amidst a ceremony. They were elected o...

NA Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal administered the oath to 17 out of 18 NA members amidst a ceremony. They were elected o...

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

EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said the EC expects to complete all procedures, including issuing certificates...

EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said the EC expects to complete all procedures, including issuing certificates...

Mar 09, 2026

ECONOMY

Middle East tensions force trekking tourists to shorten stays

Middle East tensions force trekking tourists to shorten stays

Mani Raj Lamichhane, head of the Tourism Board, Gandaki, also noted that the conflict affects high-spending tourists, ma...

Mani Raj Lamichhane, head of the Tourism Board, Gandaki, also noted that the conflict affects high-spending tourists, ma...

Mar 09, 2026