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March 19, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Four Ballistic Missiles Targeting Riyadh
Kathmandu. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense has successfully intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles targeting the capital, Riyadh, in mid-air. According to information provided by the...
Pauwadungma Rural Municipality to Provide Relief to Families Affected by Recent Storms
Bhojpur. The Pauwadungma Rural Municipality in Bhojpur has decided to provide relief to families who suffered damages due to the recent strong winds and storm. Rural Municipality Chairman Kiran Ra...
Qatar Condemns 'Grave Violation' After Iran Missile Strike on Ras Laffan Industrial City
Doha. Qatar has strongly condemned Iran's missile attack on the Ras Laffan industrial area, a major industrial zone in Qatar. Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted strongly, calling the strik...
Barcelona Thrashes Newcastle United 7-2 in Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg, Advances to Quarterfinals
Kathmandu. Spanish giant Barcelona registered a massive 7-2 victory over English club Newcastle United in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16. Barcelona entered the quarterfinals wit...
Qatar Expels Iranian Diplomatic Staff Declaring Them 'Unacceptable Persons' Amid Escalating Tensions
Doha. Qatar has declared the military and security affairs officers and their staff at the Iranian embassy in the country as 'unacceptable persons.' Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that ...
Liverpool Dominates Galatasaray 4-0 to Secure Champions League Quarterfinal Berth
Kathmandu. English club Liverpool registered a comfortable 4-0 victory over Turkish club Galatasaray in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16. With this splendid win, Liverpool advance...
Atletico Madrid Advances to Champions League Quarterfinals Despite Tottenham's Second-Leg Victory
Kathmandu. In the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16, English club Tottenham secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Spanish side Atletico Madrid. However, based on the aggregate result of...
UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final Lineup Confirmed with Blockbuster Fixtures
Kathmandu. The quarter-final pairings for the UEFA Champions League, Europe's premier club football competition, have been finalized. The teams advancing to the final eight have been determined fol...
Rapti Basic Hospital in Dang Benefits Patients from Three Districts
Dang. Patients from three districts are benefiting from the Rapti Basic Hospital operated by Rapti Rural Municipality here. Patients from Rapti, Gadwa, and Banglachuli Rural Municipalities of Dang,...
Chaitra Navaratri Begins Today with Ghatasthapana Rituals at Hanuman Dhoka
Kathmandu. Today marks the beginning of the nine-day Chaitra Navaratri festival, commencing on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. On the occasion of Chaitra Navaratri, the Ghatasthapana ritual is being perf...
Portraits of Fallen Protesters Adorn Home Ministry, Serving as Constant Reminder of Governance Demands
At the entrance of the Ministry of Home Affairs, several photographs are displayed on a flex banner near the stairs. The gaze of everyone entering the door is immediately drawn to these walls. Ther...
Nepal Rastra Bank Announces Thursday's Foreign Exchange Rates
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today (Thursday). Accordingly, the buying rate for one US Dollar has been set at 147.92 Rupees and the selling rate at 148....
From Bicycle to Processing Plant: The Inspiring Journey of Rittika Dairy Industry in Eastern Nepal
Jhapa. 'Rittika Dairy Industry Pvt. Ltd.' located in Dhaijan, Mechinagar-12, Jhapa, has established itself as a successful and exemplary enterprise in the Eastern Nepal dairy sector. Behind this su...
Western Low-Pressure System and Local Winds Affecting Nepal's Weather Forecast
Kathmandu. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that a western low-pressure system and the influence of local winds are currently affecting Nepal. Generally cloudy conditions prev...
Debt Without Direction?
Public debt has been steadily rising in recent years, with growing concern that every Nepali effectively bears a share of this burden. Faced with limited domestic resources for development and infr...
Election Commission to Distribute Certificates to Proportional Representation Members Today
Kathmandu. The Election Commission is set to distribute certificates to the members elected to the House of Representatives through the proportional representation system this morning. Commission S...
Second Innings of Balen and Gagan
Balen Shah’s unexpected rise in Nepal’s recent midterm elections has stunned political analysts and party elites alike. One of the most striking outcomes was the erosion of the left’s dominance in ...
Pilot's quick action saved us after Khotang helicopter crash, say survivors
KATHMANDU, March 19: Six people were injured when an Air Dynasty helicopter made a crash landing at Balanbensi in Kepilasgadhi Rural Municipality-2, Khotang, on Wednesday afternoon.
From Mayor to PM: Balen’s Trials Begin Now
The country is all set to get a new prime minister, and it is none other than Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen. Not long ago, he was a non-political individual, an engineer by profession and...
Argentina formally withdraws from WHO
BUENOS AIRES, March 19: Argentina formally withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said. He said in a social media post that Argentina communica...
Ishan Kishan to Captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in Early IPL 2026 Matches as Pat Cummins Recovers
Hyderabad. Ishan Kishan will captain Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) during the initial phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The franchise has appointed Kishan as interim captain because regula...
US Intelligence Chiefs Brief Congress on State of Iranian Regime Amid Ongoing Conflict
Washington D.C. - Top US intelligence officials briefed members of Congress on Wednesday regarding the current state of the Iranian regime. During a hearing in Congress, Director of National Intell...
How the powerless won
New leaders have leveraged poor governance, public discontent, economic hardship and anger against established elites. The people of Nepal delivered an unprecedented judgment in the elections two ...
Balen, but beware
Shah and Lamichhane both possess strong personalities. How do you fit two swords into one sheath? After giving a thumping victory to the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which went to the March 5 p...
New wave, old ways
Nepalis want delivery, and they do not really care if that comes from Balendra Shah or Gyanendra Shah. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the hands of ...
Gagan Thapa Resigns as Nepali Congress President Following Election Defeat
19th March 2026, Kathmandu In a move that has sent shockwaves through Nepal’s political landscape, Gagan Kumar Thapa has officially tendered his resignation as the President of the Nepali Congress...
India Strongly Condemns Attacks on Kuwait's Sovereignty, PM Modi Discusses Regional Tensions with Crown Prince
New Delhi. India has once again strongly condemned the attacks on Kuwait's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Amidst the escalating tense situation in West Asia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra ...
No excuses now
The new Parliament has the responsibility to make up for its predecessors’ non-performance. The new House of Representatives will formally take full shape on Thursday, with the Election Commission...
Govt seeks clarification from 11 firms over trademark violations
KATHMANDU, March 19: The government has given a seven-day deadline to 11 Nepali firms to furnish clarification over alleged infringement of trademarks belonging to several international brands.
Trump temporarily waives maritime shipping law to ease energy costs
WASHINGTON, March 19: President Donald Trump on Wednesday temporarily waived a century-old shipping law to help ease energy costs that have surged since US-Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the Middl...
Nepali Congress Spokesperson Denies Formal Receipt of President Gagan Thapa's Resignation
Kathmandu. Nepali Congress Spokesperson Devraj Chalise stated that the resignation of party President Gagan Thapa has not been formally received. Speaking with Ratopati, he mentioned that although ...
Lionel Messi Reaches Historic 900 Career Goals Milestone
Miami. Argentine star Lionel Messi has created history by completing 900 goals in his professional football career. The 38-year-old Messi achieved this rare milestone by scoring a goal in the CONCA...
President to receive election report today
New government can be formed as soon as Election Commission submits the report to the head of state. The Election Commission is set to submit its election report to President Ram Chandra Paudel on...
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