Patel shatters Prabhu Sah's supremacy in Rautahat-3 Patel shatters Prabhu Sah's supremacy in Rautahat-3 Rabindra Patel, 48, of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has said that the longstanding leader of the Madhes Prabhu Sah has been rejected by his electorate for good. Rabindra Patel, 48, of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has said that the longstanding leader of the Madhes Prabhu Sah has been rejected by his electorate for good. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Japan provides grant for classroom construction in Bajhang school Japan provides grant for classroom construction in Bajhang school The Government of Japan has pledged financial assistance for the construction of classrooms at Shree Satyavadi Higher Secondary School in Bajhang district. The Government of Japan has pledged financial assistance for the construction of classrooms at Shree Satyavadi Higher Secondary School in Bajhang district. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
51 parties fail to surpass election threshold for 'national party' 51 parties fail to surpass election threshold for 'national party' The Election Commission of Nepal (EC) has clarified that only parties securing at least three percent of the total valid votes will be granted seats. The Election Commission of Nepal (EC) has clarified that only parties securing at least three percent of the total valid votes will be granted seats. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
Nepal Airlines to operate special rescue flight to Dubai tonight Nepal Airlines to operate special rescue flight to Dubai tonight Nepal Airlines Corporation is all set to operate a special flight tonight to assist passengers stranded at Dubai Airport. Nepal Airlines Corporation is all set to operate a special flight tonight to assist passengers stranded at Dubai Airport. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
Around 300 Thai Buddhist monks set out on Lumbini-Ramagram Peace Walk Around 300 Thai Buddhist monks set out on Lumbini-Ramagram Peace Walk Acharya Charan is leading the group of monks from Uthayan Tham Dong Yang in Sisaket province, Thailand. Acharya Charan is leading the group of monks from Uthayan Tham Dong Yang in Sisaket province, Thailand. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
PR vote counting for House of Representatives election completed PR vote counting for House of Representatives election completed The Election Commission has completed the counting of votes under the proportional representation (PR) system for the House of Representatives election held on March 5. The Election Commission has completed the counting of votes under the proportional representation (PR) system for the House of Representatives election held on March 5. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
Eight injured as five vehicles collide at Daunne Eight injured as five vehicles collide at Daunne Eight people were injured after five vehicles collided at Daunne along the East-West Highway on Tuesday night. Eight people were injured after five vehicles collided at Daunne along the East-West Highway on Tuesday night. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
CAAN irked by Nepal Airline's aviation safety breach CAAN irked by Nepal Airline's aviation safety breach The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has expressed serious concerns over an aviation safety breach by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) in Guangzhou, China. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has expressed serious concerns over an aviation safety breach by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) in Guangzhou, China. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
RSP edges towards historic parliamentary supermajority RSP edges towards historic parliamentary supermajority With the counting for direct election (First-Past-The-Post) for the House of Representatives completed and that for proportional representation (PR) in the final stage, the Rabi Lamichhane-led Rastriya Swatantra Party seems slated to win a parliamentary supermajority. With the counting for direct election (First-Past-The-Post) for the House of Representatives completed and that for proportional representation (PR) in the final stage, the Rabi Lamichhane-led Rastriya Swatantra Party seems slated to win a parliamentary supermajority. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
Tiger census commences in Shuklaphanta National Park Tiger census commences in Shuklaphanta National Park A tiger census commenced in and around Shuklaphanta National Park (SNP) on Tuesday. A tiger census commenced in and around Shuklaphanta National Park (SNP) on Tuesday. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Middle East crisis throws a wrench into Nepal's spring tourism Middle East crisis throws a wrench into Nepal's spring tourism Nepal’s tourism industry began 2026 on a strong note, but airspace disruptions across the Middle East are creating unexpected travel challenges just as the country enters its peak spring trekking and mountaineering season. Nepal’s tourism industry began 2026 on a strong note, but airspace disruptions across the Middle East are creating unexpected travel challenges just as the country enters its peak spring trekking and mountaineering season. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
14 arrested with illegal drugs from various districts 14 arrested with illegal drugs from various districts Police have arrested 14 people from different parts of the country in possession of illegal narcotic substances, including brown sugar, heroin and marijuana, according to the Nepal Police. Police have arrested 14 people from different parts of the country in possession of illegal narcotic substances, including brown sugar, heroin and marijuana, according to the Nepal Police. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Teenager buried to death due to mound-collapse in Doti Teenager buried to death due to mound-collapse in Doti A 16-year-old girl, Alina Singh from Gwani, Sayal Rural Municipality-2, has died after being buried as a mound of earth collapsed on her. She had gone to scrape and collect soil from the mound to use it for plastering the house walls. A 16-year-old girl, Alina Singh from Gwani, Sayal Rural Municipality-2, has died after being buried as a mound of earth collapsed on her. She had gone to scrape and collect soil from the mound to use it for plastering the house walls. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Indian PM Modi speaks to RSP leaders Indian PM Modi speaks to RSP leaders Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Senior RSP leader Balendra (Balen) Shah and congratulated them on their electoral victories. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Senior RSP leader Balendra (Balen) Shah and congratulated them on their electoral victories. Nepal 09 Mar, 2026
RSP leads PR vote count with over 5 million votes RSP leads PR vote count with over 5 million votes The Election Commission Nepal has reported that a total of 10,444,425 votes have been counted so far under the Proportional Representation (PR) category of the House of Representatives election. The Election Commission Nepal has reported that a total of 10,444,425 votes have been counted so far under the Proportional Representation (PR) category of the House of Representatives election. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Gen Z leaders who triumphed electoral battle Gen Z leaders who triumphed electoral battle The Gen Z leaders, who led the revolution last September, won the March 5 election, which was scheduled in response to the protest. The election produced several young leaders and is regarded as a turning point in Nepal’s modern political history. The Gen Z leaders, who led the revolution last September, won the March 5 election, which was scheduled in response to the protest. The election produced several young leaders and is regarded as a turning point in Nepal’s modern political history. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Nepal Airlines accused of serious safety breach at Chinese Airport Nepal Airlines accused of serious safety breach at Chinese Airport Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is facing serious allegations of violating safety protocols at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China. Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is facing serious allegations of violating safety protocols at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
HoR Election: 8,197 votes invalid in Kathmandu HoR Election: 8,197 votes invalid in Kathmandu In the HoR election held on March 5, Kathmandu—the district with the highest literacy rate—recorded a total of 8,197 invalid votes. In the HoR election held on March 5, Kathmandu—the district with the highest literacy rate—recorded a total of 8,197 invalid votes. Nepal 09 Mar, 2026
Vote count: RSP continues to lead by a wide margin in PR Vote count: RSP continues to lead by a wide margin in PR The Shram Sanskriti Party has secured 313,489 votes, while the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has received 294,355 votes. The Shram Sanskriti Party has secured 313,489 votes, while the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has received 294,355 votes. Nepal 09 Mar, 2026
Nishcal Rai of NC wins Ilam-1 Nishcal Rai of NC wins Ilam-1 Nepali Congress candidate Nishcal Rai has been elected to the House of Representatives of Nepal from Ilam Constituency‑1. Nepali Congress candidate Nishcal Rai has been elected to the House of Representatives of Nepal from Ilam Constituency‑1. Nepal 09 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.
