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March 22, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Everton Dominates Chelsea with a Decisive 3-0 Victory in Premier League Clash
Kathmandu. In a match held on Saturday under the English Premier League, Everton defeated Chelsea by a wide margin of 3-0. Beto scored two goals and Iliman Ndiaye added one in Everton's victory. B...
Kavre Farmers Face Crisis as Potato Prices Plummet Despite Bumper Harvest
Kavrepalanchok. Farmers in Kavrepalanchok are currently harvesting potatoes from their fields. Despite increased production, local farmers are worried due to a lack of market for selling the potato...
Chaiti Chhath Festival Begins Across Mithilanchal Region of Nepal and India
Mahottari. The Chaiti Chhath festival has officially commenced today across the entire Mithilanchal region of Nepal and India. The four-day Chaiti Chhath festival, observed with various rituals, h...
Nepal Rastra Bank Publishes Daily Foreign Exchange Rates
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today. Accordingly, the buying rate for one US Dollar has been set at 149.64 Rupees and the selling rate at 150.24 Rupees. ...
Western Low-Pressure System and Local Winds Affecting Nepal's Weather Forecast
Kathmandu. The Department of Meteorology has stated that a western low-pressure system along with the influence of local winds is currently affecting Nepal. Due to this influence, there is generall...
350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows
KATHMANDU, March 22: 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.
Nepali Congress Central Working Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today
Kathmandu. The Nepali Congress's Central Working Committee meeting is scheduled to convene today. Central Committee member Madhu Acharya informed that the meeting will begin at 8 AM at the party's ...
27th Flora Expo in Kathmandu Sees Rising Visitor Turnout and Sales
The 27th Flora Expo, organized in the capital with the objective of promoting the flower business, is witnessing increasing visitor attraction. Organizers stated that both the daily number of visit...
Nepalgunj Customs Office Collects Only 52% of Revenue Target in First Eight Months of Fiscal Year
Banke. The Nepalgunj Customs Office has collected approximately 52 percent of its revenue target in the first eight months of the current fiscal year. Chief of the Nepalgunj Customs Office, Janard...
NEPSE CEO Chudamani Chapagain Honored With Koshi Excellence Award
22nd March 2026, Kathmandu In a significant move to honor financial leadership and institutional reform, Chudamani Chapagain, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), has b...
Over 220 passengers stranded along Mid-Hill highway rescued
BAGLUNG, March 22: More than 220 passengers stranded at Patihalne, the border of Baglung district and Rukum East district along Mid-Hill highway due to road obstruction following heavy rainfall fro...
NRNA Proposes Three Ambitious Projects to Channel Expatriate Skills and Capital into Nepal's Development
Kathmandu. The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has proposed three ambitious projects with the objective of mainstreaming the skills, capital, and technology of Nepalis residing abroad into t...
India-China push to resume Lipulekh trade reignites Nepal’s concerns
It could be an early diplomatic test for the incoming Rastriya Swatantra Party government. On Friday, India’s premier news agency, the Press Trust of India, reported that, after a six-year gap, bo...
RSP leaders in hectic parleys over Cabinet posts
The party with close to two-thirds majority in the lower house is set to form government on Friday. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which is preparing to form the government on Friday after re...
No more ‘masu bhat’
As demand for masu bhat grew, political parties turned it into an election strategy. Across the entire 885-kilometre length of the country (from east to west), the election results are all the buz...
Before a girl is raped and killed
If we want fewer names on protest banners tomorrow, we must start listening to the unheard voices today. Every time a girl is raped or murdered, society responds with outrage. The busy streets of ...
Why sustainable marketing can’t be just for show
Sustainable marketing is not a coating on the business model, but something woven into its very fabric. A Nepali skincare firm changed the packaging of its soaps to biodegradable paper composed of...
Stepping into global crisis
Preoccupied with domestic politics, Nepal remains unprepared for the effects of escalating war in the Gulf. The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are increasingly shaping a new global order, wit...
Nepal’s political shift is making some youths rethink going abroad
Many of them are hopeful about their future after Gen Z uprising and recent election results. For years, preparing for IELTS and planning a future abroad has been almost routine for many Nepali yo...
Nepal targets local trademark violators as global brands file complaints
Coca-Cola, Hugo Boss, New Zealand’s Kathmandu Limited, and US bicycle maker Trek, among others, have filed complaints against 11 Nepali firms. With many Nepali businesses failing to respond adequa...
Newly Elected Lawmaker Mahabir Pun Slams CPN-UML Leader Padma Aryal Over 'Taming' Remarks
Kathmandu. Newly elected House of Representatives member Mahabir Pun has expressed anger towards CPN-UML leader and proportional representation lawmaker Padma Aryal. Pun made this remark through so...
Army’s runners dominate 4th Lumbini Peace Marathon
Army’s Binod Rokaya finished first, clocking 2 hours 17 minutes and 55 seconds. The fourth edition of the Lumbini Peace Marathon on Saturday saw Tribhuvan Army Club runners dominate the podium fin...
Teams share points as rain washes out two openers of Men’s PM Cup
There are 45 league-stage matches in the tournament between 10 teams. The top two teams will play the final in Birgunj on April 17. Rain forced a damp start to Nepal’s premier one-day domestic tou...
Budget-friendly neighbourhoods for Nepali students in Berlin
From campus hubs to distant suburbs, a map of where students can live well in the German capital. Mitte Mitte, also known as the heart of Berlin, is a cost-effective and advantageous place to liv...
FICTION: The boy who ran
It was eternal summer, and he was going to run forever. Nobody was going to catch him. Seize the boy! But he was too fast. Fast as lightning, he was out the kitchen window—his mother’s fingers cl...
Weather improving after exit of rain-inducing system
KATHMANDU, March 22: The weather has improved after a system causing rain, which was active since Friday, has weakened.
Today’s weather: March 22, 2026
Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. A westerly low-pressure system combined with local winds is influencing weather across Nepal, bringing cloudy c...
Iran's FM says mediation efforts underway by several countries to end war
TEHRAN, March 22: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said mediation efforts are underway by several countries to end the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran.
Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz or Face Power Plant Attacks
Washington D.C. | US President Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, warning them to fully reopen the world's major oil transit route, the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has threatened to a...
Electricity Reaches Remote Area in Dang, Bringing Relief to Residents
Dang. Electricity access has finally reached Saigha, located in Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City-19, Dang. Local residents are delighted with the expansion of electrical services. According to Dhan B...
Rural Areas in Baglung Face Abandonment and Escalating Monkey Menace Amidst Migration
Baglung. Rural settlements are deserted. Bushes have grown all around. Within those bushes lie dilapidated houses. It is difficult to find neighbors to attend funerals or offer support during times...
New Earthquake-Resistant Ward Office and Health Post Inaugurated in Myagdi's Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality
Myagdi. New buildings for the ward office and health post have been constructed in Mudi, Ward No. 4 of Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality, Myagdi. The Chairman of Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality, Prem Pra...
Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz oil blockade
Trump’s ultimatum would expand the scope of US strikes to infrastructure that affects daily civilian life in Iran. US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power pla...
Surgical Services Launched at Rasuwa District Hospital Ease Burden for Locals
Rasua. The availability of surgical services at the Rasuwa District Hospital in Dhunche has brought relief to the local residents. From the fiscal year 2081/82 until the end of Poush in the current...
Four dead in Palpa tipper crash
Three killed on the spot, one succumbs during treatment in Rupandehi. Four people were killed after a tipper met with an accident in Palpa on Saturday night. The deceased have been identified as ...
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