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
People expressed their bond with Balen via ballot People expressed their bond with Balen via ballot The four-year-old party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, has gained a historical majority in the March 5 election for the new government. At the same time a debate has emerged over whether the party got such a supermajority due to the Balendra (Balen) wave. The answer is: Yes. The four-year-old party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, has gained a historical majority in the March 5 election for the new government. At the same time a debate has emerged over whether the party got such a supermajority due to the Balendra (Balen) wave. The answer is: Yes. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Seven Indian pilgrims killed in microbus accident in Gorkha Seven Indian pilgrims killed in microbus accident in Gorkha Seven Indian nationals were killed in a passenger microbus accident at Kantar in Shahid Lakhan Rural Municipality-3 on Saturday, police said. Seven Indian nationals were killed in a passenger microbus accident at Kantar in Shahid Lakhan Rural Municipality-3 on Saturday, police said. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Nearly 6,800 disaster incidents reported in 11 months Nearly 6,800 disaster incidents reported in 11 months A total of 6,799 disaster-related incidents were recorded across the country over the past 11 months, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. A total of 6,799 disaster-related incidents were recorded across the country over the past 11 months, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Locals halt waste disposal at Bancharedanda Locals halt waste disposal at Bancharedanda The disposal of waste from Kathmandu Valley at Bancharedanda has been halted due to obstruction by local residents. The disposal of waste from Kathmandu Valley at Bancharedanda has been halted due to obstruction by local residents. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
Nepal govt stops providing on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals Nepal govt stops providing on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals Nepal has decided to stop granting on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals. Nepal has decided to stop granting on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
21 Nepalis rescued from illegal online scam centres in Cambodia 21 Nepalis rescued from illegal online scam centres in Cambodia Twenty-one Nepali nationals who had reached Cambodia after falling prey to various inducements and were later forced to work in illegal online scam centres and casinos have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal. Twenty-one Nepali nationals who had reached Cambodia after falling prey to various inducements and were later forced to work in illegal online scam centres and casinos have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
EC urges parties, candidates to disclose election campaign income and expenditure EC urges parties, candidates to disclose election campaign income and expenditure The Election Commission Nepal has asked political parties and candidates who contested the recent House of Representatives member election to publicly disclose details of their campaign income and expenditure within the legally mandated timeframe. The Election Commission Nepal has asked political parties and candidates who contested the recent House of Representatives member election to publicly disclose details of their campaign income and expenditure within the legally mandated timeframe. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
Passport services may face temporary disruption during system upgrade Passport services may face temporary disruption during system upgrade The Department of Passports has warned that passport services across the country and at Nepali missions abroad may face temporary disruptions as the government prepares to shift to a new passport issuance system. The Department of Passports has warned that passport services across the country and at Nepali missions abroad may face temporary disruptions as the government prepares to shift to a new passport issuance system. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
Brutal rape, murder of girl shocks the nation Brutal rape, murder of girl shocks the nation The alleged rape and murder of 16-year-old Inisha BK has shocked the nation, with several prominent figures, leaders and netizens using the hashtag #justiceforinisha in social media to express their outrage and demand justice for the victim. The alleged rape and murder of 16-year-old Inisha BK has shocked the nation, with several prominent figures, leaders and netizens using the hashtag #justiceforinisha in social media to express their outrage and demand justice for the victim. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
UML CC Member Krishna Thapa dies of heart attack UML CC Member Krishna Thapa dies of heart attack Krishna Thapa, central committee (CC) member and Kaski district in charge of the CPN (UML), died of a heart attack this afternoon. Krishna Thapa, central committee (CC) member and Kaski district in charge of the CPN (UML), died of a heart attack this afternoon. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Heavy rainfall recorded in Chitwan, Gorkha and Udayapur districts Heavy rainfall recorded in Chitwan, Gorkha and Udayapur districts The department stated that Udayapur recorded the highest rainfall, measuring 82.2 millimeters within the past three hours. The department stated that Udayapur recorded the highest rainfall, measuring 82.2 millimeters within the past three hours. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Stern action demanded against perpetrators of Inisha's rape and murder Stern action demanded against perpetrators of Inisha's rape and murder The protesters carried placards reading “Take Action Against Rapists,” “Stop Rape,” and “Give Justice to Inisha’s Family.” The protesters carried placards reading “Take Action Against Rapists,” “Stop Rape,” and “Give Justice to Inisha’s Family.” Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
16 Nepalis rescued from online scam centres in Cambodia 16 Nepalis rescued from online scam centres in Cambodia Sixteen Nepali nationals who had travelled to Cambodia after being lured by human traffickers have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said. Sixteen Nepali nationals who had travelled to Cambodia after being lured by human traffickers have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Two killed in Kanchanpur jeep-motorbike collision Two killed in Kanchanpur jeep-motorbike collision Two people died when a jeep and a motorcycle collided on the Mahendranagar–Daiji section of the East-West Highway on Wednesday. Two people died when a jeep and a motorcycle collided on the Mahendranagar–Daiji section of the East-West Highway on Wednesday. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Nepal to chair WTO Committee on Trade and Environment Nepal to chair WTO Committee on Trade and Environment Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ram Prasad Subedi, has been unanimously elected Chairperson of the Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE) of the World Trade Organization. Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ram Prasad Subedi, has been unanimously elected Chairperson of the Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE) of the World Trade Organization. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
21st Nepal Open Paragliding Competition to be held in Pokhara 21st Nepal Open Paragliding Competition to be held in Pokhara The 21st Nepal Open Paragliding Competition (NOPC) – Accuracy is set to be held in Pokhara from March 18 to March 21, marking the revival of one of Nepal’s most prestigious paragliding events after years of disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and airspace restrictions. The 21st Nepal Open Paragliding Competition (NOPC) – Accuracy is set to be held in Pokhara from March 18 to March 21, marking the revival of one of Nepal’s most prestigious paragliding events after years of disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and airspace restrictions. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Three Nepalis rescued from online scam centres in Myanmar Three Nepalis rescued from online scam centres in Myanmar Three Nepali nationals who had been taken to Myanmar and forced to work in illegal online scam centres have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said on Wednesday. Three Nepali nationals who had been taken to Myanmar and forced to work in illegal online scam centres have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said on Wednesday. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Govt monitoring situation in West Asia; over 65,000 Nepalis register for assistance Govt monitoring situation in West Asia; over 65,000 Nepalis register for assistance The government has said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and is actively working to ensure the safety, welfare and assistance of Nepali nationals in the region, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The government has said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and is actively working to ensure the safety, welfare and assistance of Nepali nationals in the region, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Nepal reaffirms strong support for UNIFIL and safety of Peacekeepers Nepal reaffirms strong support for UNIFIL and safety of Peacekeepers Nepal joined fellow countries today in reaffirming its strong support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and emphasized the need to ensure the safety and security of UN peacekeepers serving in Lebanon under challenging circumstances, according to its Nepal's Permanent Mission to the United Nations. Nepal joined fellow countries today in reaffirming its strong support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and emphasized the need to ensure the safety and security of UN peacekeepers serving in Lebanon under challenging circumstances, according to its Nepal's Permanent Mission to the United Nations. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Business Proton e.MAS launches three-day exchange scheme in Kathmandu Proton e.MAS has announced a three-day ‘Sales and Exchange for Excellence’ scheme in Kathmandu, offering customers an opportunity to trade in old vehicles at higher-than-market valuations.
Business Ramesh Corp marks 6th Founder's Day with employee carnival Ramesh Corp celebrated its sixth Founder’s Day with a carnival-style event at Godawari Village Resort, bringing together employees in a day-long programme focused on unity and shared purpose.
Environment Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
Nepal BP Highway obstructed; vehicles put on hold The BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning following the rise in water level in the Kavrepalanchowk Roshi region due to incessant rain.
Kathmandu Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.
Nepal Traffic halted on Narayangadh–Butwal section due to slippery road Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Butwal road section has been disrupted after rainfall turned parts of the highway muddy and slippery.
Nepal Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with joy, festivity The Muslim community across Nepal is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, greetings and festive gatherings, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
