Monday, March 2nd, 2026

Chaku demand doubles in Kathmandu Valley as Maghe Sankranti approaches

KATHMANDU: As the Maghe Sankranti festival draws closer, demand for chaku (molasses) has doubled across…

Trump announces 30–50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil to U.S., tensions rise after Maduro capture

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Venezuela will supply 30 to 50 million…

Five youths arrested with brown heroin

BAITADI: Five people, including a minor, were arrested in Baitadi on Wednesday in possession of…

Rastriya Swatantra Party faces criticism over lack of inclusivity in leadership team

KATHMANDU: The newly emerged Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has come under fire for failing to…

Nine rhinos die in and around CNP in last six months

CHITWAN: Nine rhinos have died in Chitwan National Park (CNP) and surrounding areas over the…

NCP to field separate candidates in National Assembly elections

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Communist Party (NCP), led by coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda,’ has decided…

Endangered gharial rescued from fishing net in Chitwan as threats to river habitat persist

CHITWAN: A critically endangered gharial crocodile, estimated to be around 10 years old, was rescued…

NC finalizes nine candidates for National Assembly elections

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress has finalized the names of nine candidates for the upcoming National Assembly…

Silver hits record high as gold prices edge down

KATHMANDU: Silver prices hit a new record high in the domestic market on Wednesday, according…

Communications Minister Kharel meets RPP Chair Lingden over election environment

KATHMANDU: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel held talks with Rastriya Prajatantra Party…

Department of Commerce fines two firms for consumer law violations

KATHMANDU: The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has imposed cash fines on two…

T20 World Cup squad sparks debate as Kushal Malla, Binod Bhandari miss out

KATHMANDU: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced Nepal’s squad for the ICC Men’s…