Top 10 News Headlines from Nepal for Monday, Chaitra 2, 2082

Ratopati March 16, 2026

Today is Monday, Chaitra 2, 2082 BS. We present the top 10 main news developments of the day in Ratopati.com's regular feature, 'Ten News at Ten'.

Today's main news includes the finalization of the proportional representation MP list, nepotism observed again in proportional representation, 20 million to threaten VIPs, why the Prime Minister favored a controversial figure?, the 12th World Conference of NRNA concluding with a 12-point declaration, and 'A' Division clubs protesting against ANFA's decision, among others.

1. Proportional Representation MP List Finalized
The list of members of parliament to be elected through the proportional representation system in the House of Representatives election has been finalized. The Election Commission published the list of 110 MPs elected through proportional representation on Monday.

2. Nepotism Observed Again in Proportional Representation
In the recently concluded House of Representatives election, political parties once again displayed instances of nepotism in the proportional representation category. While there has been strong criticism in the past that the proportional system is used to accommodate relatives and kin of top party leaders, some such examples have emerged this time as well.

3. 20 Million to Threaten VIPs
Prakash Pathak, who threatened VIPs (high-profile individuals) including Prem Kumar Rai, the Chief Commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), is currently in police custody. Pathak has admitted to taking 20 million rupees from Pradeep Adhikari, the then Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority, specifically for threatening VIPs.

4. Why Did the Prime Minister Favor a Controversial Figure?
The appointment of Adarsha Shrestha as the Chairman of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) by Prime Minister Sushila Karki has become controversial. Although Shrestha has been involved in various controversies in the past, he was the Prime Minister's choice.

5. NRNA's 12th World Conference Concludes Issuing a 12-Point Declaration
The 12th World Conference and Grand International General Assembly of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) concluded on Monday by issuing a 12-point declaration.

6. 'A' Division Clubs Protest Against ANFA's Decision
The clubs have become agitated, alleging that the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) made a unilateral and arbitrary decision regarding the operation of the Martyrs Memorial 'A' Division League.

7. CK Raut Takes a Break from Parliamentary Politics
Dr. CK Raut, Chairman of the Janamat Party, has announced his break from parliamentary politics. He clarified that he will no longer contest elections or engage in positional politics henceforth.

8. GenZ Takes to the Streets Wearing Black Armbands
The GenZ Movement Alliance protested on Monday wearing black armbands, demanding the immediate publication of the report from the Inquiry Commission led by Gauribahadur Karki and the scrapping of recent political appointments made by the government.

9. 72,000 Nepalis in the Gulf Register Details to Return Home
Over 72,000 Nepalis have registered their details to return home due to the ongoing tension in West Asia.

10. Recalled Ambassadors Receive Salaries Just by Being Present
The government has kept Nepali ambassadors recalled from various countries at the ministry, marking their attendance, but has not assigned them any work. Consequently, they are reporting to the ministry, marking attendance, and drawing salaries without any duties.