Two arrested with 52,300 Tramadol tablets in Parsa

Two arrested with 52,300 Tramadol tablets in Parsa

Police in Parsa have arrested two individuals in possession of a large quantity of banned Tramadol tablets during a vehicle check in Birgunj.

Police in Parsa have arrested two individuals in possession of a large quantity of banned Tramadol tablets during a vehicle check in Birgunj.

Nepal 17 Mar, 2026

Youth brutally beaten in Sarlahi; One arrested, search for others underway

Youth brutally beaten in Sarlahi; One arrested, search for others underway

A youth was stripped and brutally beaten at a park near the famous Chameli Mai Temple in Kabillasi Municipality, Sarlahi, prompting police action. One suspect has been arrested, while the search for other perpetrators continues.

A youth was stripped and brutally beaten at a park near the famous Chameli Mai Temple in Kabillasi Municipality, Sarlahi, prompting police action. One suspect has been arrested, while the search for other perpetrators continues.

Nepal 17 Mar, 2026

Nepal Airlines cancels several Middle East flights amid airspace closure

Nepal Airlines cancels several Middle East flights amid airspace closure

Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has cancelled multiple flights to and from the Middle East scheduled between March 18 and March 22 due to the ongoing situation in the region and closure of certain airspace, the national flag carrier announced on Monday.

Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has cancelled multiple flights to and from the Middle East scheduled between March 18 and March 22 due to the ongoing situation in the region and closure of certain airspace, the national flag carrier announced on Monday.

Nepal 17 Mar, 2026

PM comes under fire for political appointments

PM comes under fire for political appointments

After garnering widespread appreciation for successfully concluding the House of Representatives election on March 5, Prime Minister Sushila Karki has now invited criticism from all corners for her surprise appointment of Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal in the National Assembly (NA) and her personal secretary Adarsha Kumar Shrestha as chairperson of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC).

After garnering widespread appreciation for successfully concluding the House of Representatives election on March 5, Prime Minister Sushila Karki has now invited criticism from all corners for her surprise appointment of Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal in the National Assembly (NA) and her personal secretary Adarsha Kumar Shrestha as chairperson of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC).

Nepal 17 Mar, 2026

PM Karki urges NRNs to contribute to Nepal's development

PM Karki urges NRNs to contribute to Nepal's development

Highlighting the global presence of Nepalis, the Prime Minister described them as goodwill ambassadors of Nepal and acknowledged their significant contributions to nation-building.

Highlighting the global presence of Nepalis, the Prime Minister described them as goodwill ambassadors of Nepal and acknowledged their significant contributions to nation-building.

Nepal 16 Mar, 2026

Department seizes 6,377 gas cylinders from Shriram Gas Industry

Department seizes 6,377 gas cylinders from Shriram Gas Industry

The Department has imposed a fine of Rs 300,000 on the industry.

The Department has imposed a fine of Rs 300,000 on the industry.

Nepal 16 Mar, 2026

EC discloses names of MPs elected under PR system

EC discloses names of MPs elected under PR system

According to the list, 57 MPs have been elected from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) under the proportional representation system.

According to the list, 57 MPs have been elected from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) under the proportional representation system.

Nepal 16 Mar, 2026

Five go missing in Bardiya National Park

Five go missing in Bardiya National Park

Five people have gone missing in the Baridya National Park.

Five people have gone missing in the Baridya National Park.

Nepal 16 Mar, 2026

180 detainees fled during Gen Z protest still at large

180 detainees fled during Gen Z protest still at large

One hundred and eighty inmates out of those escaping the Nawalparasi Jail during Gen Z movement last September are still at large. Of them, 150 are men and 30 women.

One hundred and eighty inmates out of those escaping the Nawalparasi Jail during Gen Z movement last September are still at large. Of them, 150 are men and 30 women.

Nepal 16 Mar, 2026

Nepali Embassy in Kuwait advises nationals to travel home via Saudi Arabia

Nepali Embassy in Kuwait advises nationals to travel home via Saudi Arabia

The Embassy of Nepal in Kuwait has advised Nepali nationals wishing to return home to travel via Saudi Arabia, citing the evolving situation in the Middle East.

The Embassy of Nepal in Kuwait has advised Nepali nationals wishing to return home to travel via Saudi Arabia, citing the evolving situation in the Middle East.

Nepal 16 Mar, 2026

Incredible Balen magic: Genuine referendum or sadistic satisfaction?

Incredible Balen magic: Genuine referendum or sadistic satisfaction?

On November 2, the then mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, posted a brief but abusively worded comment on his social media account criticising the United States, India, and China, as well as major Nepali political parties, including the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).

On November 2, the then mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, posted a brief but abusively worded comment on his social media account criticising the United States, India, and China, as well as major Nepali political parties, including the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).

Nepal 16 Mar, 2026

Ministry launches week-long campaign to control and prevent wild-fire across Nepal

Ministry launches week-long campaign to control and prevent wild-fire across Nepal

As Nepal enters the dry season, particularly from Falgun to Jestha, the risk of forest fires across the country rises significantly.

As Nepal enters the dry season, particularly from Falgun to Jestha, the risk of forest fires across the country rises significantly.

Nepal 15 Mar, 2026

Hearing on Lamichhane's writ scheduled for Monday

Hearing on Lamichhane's writ scheduled for Monday

A division bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel will continue hearing the petitions.

A division bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel will continue hearing the petitions.

Nepal 15 Mar, 2026

SC denies interim order to Kishori Sah, clears path for Matrika Yadav victory

SC denies interim order to Kishori Sah, clears path for Matrika Yadav victory

A division bench of Justices Binod Sharma and Megharaj Pokharel on Sunday refused to grant the order.

A division bench of Justices Binod Sharma and Megharaj Pokharel on Sunday refused to grant the order.

Nepal 15 Mar, 2026

Simkot and its surrounding areas reeling under water crisis

Simkot and its surrounding areas reeling under water crisis

Simkot town and its surrounding areas in Humla district are reeling under the shortage of drinking water for the past two weeks.

Simkot town and its surrounding areas in Humla district are reeling under the shortage of drinking water for the past two weeks.

Nepal 15 Mar, 2026

TIME names Mountain Lodges of Nepal Manang among World's Greatest Places of 2026

TIME names Mountain Lodges of Nepal Manang among World's Greatest Places of 2026

Mountain Lodges of Nepal Manang has been named one of Time magazine's World's Greatest Places of 2026, making it the only Nepali property on the prestigious annual list of 100 global destinations.

Mountain Lodges of Nepal Manang has been named one of Time magazine's World's Greatest Places of 2026, making it the only Nepali property on the prestigious annual list of 100 global destinations.

Nepal 15 Mar, 2026

Nepal Embassy in UAE urges Nepalis not to share rumors or unverified content online

Nepal Embassy in UAE urges Nepalis not to share rumors or unverified content online

The Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi has urged members of the Nepali community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) not to share rumors, unverified information, photos, or videos related to the current security situation in the country.

The Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi has urged members of the Nepali community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) not to share rumors, unverified information, photos, or videos related to the current security situation in the country.

Nepal 15 Mar, 2026

One killed, 11 injured after Scorpio hits pedestrians in Sarlahi

One killed, 11 injured after Scorpio hits pedestrians in Sarlahi

One person was killed and 11 others were injured, including members of a wedding procession, after a Scorpio vehicle struck pedestrians in Barahathwa Municipality–10, Sitapur on Friday evening.

One person was killed and 11 others were injured, including members of a wedding procession, after a Scorpio vehicle struck pedestrians in Barahathwa Municipality–10, Sitapur on Friday evening.

Nepal 15 Mar, 2026

Youth arrested with 10 kg marijuana in Sarlahi

Youth arrested with 10 kg marijuana in Sarlahi

Police have arrested a 21-year-old man with 10 kilograms of marijuana from Lalbandi Municipality in Sarlahi district.

Police have arrested a 21-year-old man with 10 kilograms of marijuana from Lalbandi Municipality in Sarlahi district.

Nepal 15 Mar, 2026

14 pigs die of swine flu in Rautahat, farmers urged to stay alert

14 pigs die of swine flu in Rautahat, farmers urged to stay alert

Swine flu has been detected among domesticated pigs in Chandrapur Municipality–5 of Rautahat, leading to the death of 14 pigs, officials said.

Swine flu has been detected among domesticated pigs in Chandrapur Municipality–5 of Rautahat, leading to the death of 14 pigs, officials said.

Nepal 15 Mar, 2026