SOCIETY

Iranian security ‘threat’ in Nepal or precaution?

Iranian security ‘threat’ in Nepal or precaution?

The move comes amid fears that rising instability in the region could push refugees toward safer destinations, including...

The move comes amid fears that rising instability in the region could push refugees toward safer destinations, including...

Mar 17, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal’s public debt rises by Rs 200 billion

Nepal’s public debt rises by Rs 200 billion

With revenue collection remaining weak, the growing reliance on loans has pushed the country’s public debt burden...

With revenue collection remaining weak, the growing reliance on loans has pushed the country’s public debt burden...

Mar 17, 2026

WORLD

Rise of drone warfare sharpens focus on laser defense

Rise of drone warfare sharpens focus on laser defense

It is a critical issue for governments threatened by low-cost, easily obtainable drones that can wreak outsize destructi...

It is a critical issue for governments threatened by low-cost, easily obtainable drones that can wreak outsize destructi...

Mar 17, 2026

WORLD

Western allies push back on Trump call for NATO help to reopen Hormuz

Western allies push back on Trump call for NATO help to reopen Hormuz

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said London was working with allies to craft a "viable" plan to reopen the waterway, but...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said London was working with allies to craft a "viable" plan to reopen the waterway, but...

Mar 17, 2026

Health

Health insurance services based on national ID card

Health insurance services based on national ID card

A MoU was signed between Dr Krishna Prasad Paudel, Executive Director of the HIB, and Namraj Ghimire, Director General o...

A MoU was signed between Dr Krishna Prasad Paudel, Executive Director of the HIB, and Namraj Ghimire, Director General o...

Mar 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Chances of light rain, thunder in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki

Chances of light rain, thunder in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki

The DHM mentioned that light rain coupled with snowfall is happening in a few Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Gandak...

The DHM mentioned that light rain coupled with snowfall is happening in a few Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Gandak...

Mar 17, 2026

POLITICS

RSP to conduct orientation for its newly-elected MPs

RSP to conduct orientation for its newly-elected MPs

RSP Spokesperson Manish Jha shared that parliamentary practices, policymaking, parliamentary businesses and the responsi...

RSP Spokesperson Manish Jha shared that parliamentary practices, policymaking, parliamentary businesses and the responsi...

Mar 17, 2026

POLITICS

Hearing on writ petition related to Lamichhane to continue today

Hearing on writ petition related to Lamichhane to continue today

The hearing began on Sunday before a division bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel. Since the heari...

The hearing began on Sunday before a division bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel. Since the heari...

Mar 17, 2026

WORLD

Iran, at UN, insists will not submit to 'lawless aggression'

Iran, at UN, insists will not submit to 'lawless aggression'

At the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, where countries were discussing the rights situation in Iran -- notably follow...

At the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, where countries were discussing the rights situation in Iran -- notably follow...

Mar 17, 2026

WORLD

Iran defiant as strikes hit Gulf transport, energy hubs

Iran defiant as strikes hit Gulf transport, energy hubs

Global oil prices have surged by 40 to 50 percent as Iran attacks shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and launches waves of...

Global oil prices have surged by 40 to 50 percent as Iran attacks shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and launches waves of...

Mar 17, 2026