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March 23, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Over 3 Million Afghan Refugees Returned Home in Past Year, Official Says
Kathmandu. In the last one year, more than 3 million Afghan refugees have returned to their country. Abdul Muttalib Haqqani, spokesperson for the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of Afghanist...
BYD Nepal Wins 3 Major Awards at Asia Pacific Dealer Conference 2025
23rd March 2026, Kathmandu Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of BYD Auto in Nepal, has achieved a historic milestone by securing three prestigious awards at the BYD Asia Pacific Dea...
Man Allegedly Murdered in Nepal; Death Initially Ruled Accidental Fall
Myagdi. It has been revealed that a young man, who was reported to have died a month ago after falling from a tree in Dana of Annapurna Rural Municipality-3 here, was actually murdered. On Falgun ...
Progress Update on Six-Lane Expansion of Arniko Highway Section
The six-lane expansion of the Arniko Highway, from Suryabinayak in Bhaktapur to Dhulikhel in Kavrepalanchok, is currently underway. The Suryabinayak-Dhulikhel, Dhulikhel-Sindhuli-Bardibas Road Proj...
Western Disturbance Influences Weather Across Nepal; Rain and Snow Expected in Mountainous Regions
Kathmandu. Currently, Western winds along with the partial influence of local winds are affecting Nepal. According to the Department of Meteorology Forecasting, the hilly and mountainous regions a...
Nepal Rastra Bank Announces Daily Foreign Exchange Rates
Kathmandu, March 9: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the determined rates, the buying rate for one US Dollar is set at 149.64 Rupees and the sellin...
Policy Vacuum Stalls Forest Management in Sudurpashchim, Threatening Livelihoods and Resources
Kailali. Since the abolition of the 'Scientific Forest Management' working procedure in the fiscal year 2077 BS, hundreds of community and partnership forests in Sudurpashchim have been caught in a...
27th Flora Expo Concludes with Over NPR 12.2 Million in Transactions
Kathmandu. The 27th Flora Expo, organized with the objective of promoting the flower business, concluded on Sunday with transactions exceeding NPR 12.2 million. The four-day fair saw significant vi...
Nine-Story Siddha Cave in Tanahun Remains Underdeveloped Despite Tourism Potential
Tanahun. Approximately 10 kilometers from Bhimad Chok on the Prithvi Highway lies a natural wonder whose structure is astonishing to hear about. Although it is claimed that Siddha Cave, located in ...
Endowment Fund Established at Kalika Secondary School in Khotang
Khotang. An endowment fund worth five lakh rupees, the 'Mugadhan and Bhallshobha Memorial Endowment Fund,' has been established at Kalika Secondary School in Nerpa, Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Muni...
Manchester City Thwarts Arsenal's Quadruple Dream, Clinching Carabao Cup Title at Wembley
London. Manchester City secured the Carabao Cup title with a dominant performance against Arsenal at Wembley Stadium. Pep Guardiola's side ended Arsenal's historic ambition of winning four major tr...
Poultry Profits and Pitfalls
Nepal's poultry sector has quietly become one of those rare good-news stories that don’t need exaggeration. It brings in about Rs 58 billion a year from broiler chicken sales alone. Add eggs, chick...
Vinicius Jr. Scores Twice as Real Madrid Edges Atletico Madrid in Thrilling Derby Victory
Madrid. Real Madrid defeated city rivals Atletico Madrid in a thrilling match, thanks to two goals from Vinicius Junior. With this competitive victory at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real has cut the ga...
Barcelona Edges Past Rayo Vallecano to Solidify La Liga Lead
Barcelona. Catalan club Barcelona has further strengthened its grip on the top spot of La Liga by narrowly defeating Rayo Vallecano at their home ground, Camp Nou. In a tight 1-0 victory on Sunday ...
Nepal Mediciti Hospital to Host First Advanced Training in Retrieval Medicine in Collaboration with Scotland's EMRS
Kathmandu. Nepal Mediciti Hospital is set to organize the country's first advanced training program in international-standard 'Retrieval Medicine'. In collaboration with Scotland's Emergency Medica...
Actress Benisha Hamal to Debut in Theater with 'Seto Dharti' Adaptation
Kathmandu. Actress Benisha Hamal is set to make her theater acting debut. She will debut in the new play 'Seto Dharti' being produced by Kantipur Film Academy. She is set to appear in the lead role...
21 charged as third graft case filed over China-funded Pokhara airport
Civil aviation bosses, Chinese officials, and others accused of embezzling Rs461.5 million via contract manipulation. Nepal’s anti-graft body on Sunday filed a corruption case at the Special Court...
West Asia Conflict Impacts Nepali Market, Fuel Price Hikes Raise Fears of Food Shortages
Kathmandu. The ongoing conflict in West Asia is beginning to have a direct impact on the Nepali market. Due to supply issues and rising prices of petroleum products caused by the conflict, consumer...
Separate Desk to be Established at Tribhuvan Airport for Nepali Diaspora
A separate desk is now set to be established at the arrival and departure lounges of Tribhuvan International Airport for Nepali citizens of Nepali origin living abroad and Non-Resident Nepalis (NRN...
Iranian missiles sow panic, destruction in Israeli towns
ARAD, March 23: Sheltering from an Iranian missile attack on his town in southern Israel on Saturday, 17-year-old Ido Franky heard "terrifying" blasts like nothing he had experienced before.
Mexico Urges Nepal to Decriminalize Consensual Sex Among Minors During UN Human Rights Review
Kathmandu. During the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Mexico suggested that Nepal decriminalize sexual relations between minors under 18 that occur with ...
Nepal built a digital identity app. So why do government offices still want the paper?
The Nagarik App can verify identity in real time, but outdated laws and institutional inertia still force citizens to carry physical documents. On March 5, Nirmal Gaihre posted a review of the Nag...
The youth must occupy spaces that actually dictate policy
The future of the Nepali Congress depends on its ability to evolve while staying rooted in its values At 35, Nishcal Rai carries the weight of a generation that is no longer content with the statu...
Trump’s aggressive and extreme war language
Since the beginning of the war with Iran, Trump’s rhetoric has become even more combative and outrageous. US President Donald Trump speaks in a way unlike any of his predecessors. His distinctive ...
RSP’s economic blueprint
It should prioritise the use of public money for reasonable purposes. The overwhelming electoral mandate for the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) offers an unprecedented opportunity to improve Nepal...
JE vaccination to continue in Nawalparasi East until Tuesday
Over 70 percent of people over 35 years in the district have been inoculated in ten days. Over 70 percent of the population over 35 years of age in Nawalparasi East have been inoculated against Ja...
Starting anew on Lipulekh
This will be a challenge for the new RSP government. It will also be a chance to show its diplomatic nous. The old controversy over Lipulekh refuses to die down. Nepal has in the past repeatedly w...
Iran military says to completely close Hormuz if US targets power plants
TEHRAN, March 23: Iran's military threatened on Sunday to completely shut down the strategic Strait of Hormuz if US President Donald Trump acts on threats to target the country's power plants.
Does Listening to Music Really Sharpen the Brain? Experts Weigh In on Cognitive Effects
Music has become an important part of our lives nowadays. Almost everyone listens to music while working, studying, or traveling. But a big question often arises: Does listening to music really sh...
Rupee hits record low at Rs150.24 per dollar amid global turmoil
Peg to weakening Indian currency and strong US dollar raise inflation risks, threaten remittances and imports. The Nepali rupee plunged to an all-time low, with Nepal’s central bank fixing the exc...
Asian Stock Markets Plunge Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions
Kathmandu. As the escalating tension and war between the United States and Iran enter their fourth week, its direct impact is being seen in Asian stock markets. Major stock markets across Asia expe...
Over 1,000 Deaths Recorded in Bagmati Province Due to Disasters Over Past Decade
Kathmandu. A total of 1,038 people have lost their lives in various disaster incidents in Bagmati Province over a period of 10 years. In the past decade in Bagmati Province, 1,038 individuals died ...
Durga Kharel to perform songs of the past at this month’s Paleti
Kharel brings Darjeeling’s musical memoir to life this weekend, performing songs that shaped his journey. Darjeeling singer and composer Durga Kharel will perform in the Paleti series at Nepalaya’...
Commercial banks issuing loans against shares aggressively amid slow demand for other loans
KATHMANDU, March 22: Commercial banks of Nepal have been found aggressively issuing loans against shares as collateral amid the ongoing economic slowdown that has led to a sluggish demand for loans...
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