KATHMANDU: Welcome to Nepal News’ Evening Briefing—your go-to update on the day’s most important developments in Nepal and beyond. From politics and the economy to sports, entertainment, and global affairs, we bring you a concise roundup of key events. Here is today’s evening update:

Three Children Drown in Sisneri River of Makwanpur: Three children drowned while swimming in the Sisneri River of Indrasarowar-3, Makwanpur, on Monday afternoon. The victims include 14-year-old Sushant Acharya from Sisneri Dodare and siblings Pramesh (14) and Pramadh Ghorasaini (11) from Kavre. They drowned in a deep pool formed by past floodwaters. Local authorities have raised concerns over frequent drowning incidents due to the altered river path from the Kulekhani Dam. Their bodies have been sent to Patan Hospital for postmortem.

PM Oli Vows Action Against Tinkune Violence Perpetrators: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has pledged strict action against those involved in the violent Tinkune protest, including former King Gyanendra Shah. Addressing Parliament, Oli labeled the pro-monarchist rally unconstitutional, accusing it of inciting violence, vandalism, and attacks on security forces. He asserted that Shah violated past agreements and fueled unrest. The government has launched an investigation, with the Home Minister set to present findings. RPP lawmakers protested Oli’s remarks during the session.

FNJ Issues Seven-Day Ultimatum to Government Over Attacks on Journalists: The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has given the government a seven-day ultimatum to address demands related to attacks on journalists and media houses during Friday’s pro-monarchy protests in Tinkune, Kathmandu. FNJ submitted a memorandum to Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, demanding justice and compensation for the victims, including journalist Suresh Rajak, who died in the violence. The federation also called for medical treatment for injured journalists and reimbursement for damaged media equipment.

Joint People’s Movement Committee Objects to Kathmandu’s Fine on Former King Gyanendra: The Joint People’s Movement Committee has expressed serious concern over Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s decision to impose a fine on former King Gyanendra Shah, claiming it creates confusion and distrust. The committee’s acting chairman, Dr. Jagman Gurung, released a statement criticizing the decision, which relates to environmental pollution during an event held in Tinkune. The committee asserts the event was legally authorized and aimed at promoting national issues. They warned the municipality to retract the fine or face legal action.

PM Oli Pays Tribute to Late Journalist and Diplomat Kamal Koirala: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli paid tributes to former ambassador and senior journalist Kamal Koirala at the CPN (Unified Socialist) party office in Aloknagar on Monday. Koirala, 87, passed away on Sunday while undergoing treatment for paralysis. A politburo member of CPN (Unified Socialist), he was also a writer and diplomat. His final rites will be performed at Pashupati Aryaghat today, the party announced.

President Poudel Certifies Five Bills Passed by Parliament: President Ram Chandra Poudel has certified five bills passed by both houses of the federal Parliament, formalizing them as Acts under Article 113 (2) of the Constitution. The certified bills include amendments related to good governance, cooperatives, economic procedures, fiscal responsibility, privatization, and investment promotion. These bills, initially introduced as replacement measures for ordinances, were approved by Parliament earlier today, according to a statement from the Office of the President.

Ravi Lamichhane Directs Rastriya Swatantra Party to Hold First Convention: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Ravi Lamichhane has instructed the timely completion of the party’s first national convention. During Monday’s central committee meeting, Lamichhane directed members to submit written feedback within three days. The party will launch its “Janayatra” in Chitwan on April 5. Lamichhane also emphasized the need for party structure strengthening and leadership development. Additionally, the meeting nominated Krishna Prasad Lamsal and Krishna Kumari Adhikari as co-general secretaries for Gandaki Province.

National Assembly Passes Five Key Amendment Bills: The National Assembly has endorsed five amendment bills with a majority vote. The bills, aimed at improving governance, cooperatives, fiscal responsibility, privatization, and business investment, were passed after clause-wise deliberations.

These include amendments to laws on public service delivery, economic procedures, and investment promotion. The bills will now be forwarded to the House of Representatives for further discussion. The next NA session is scheduled for April 7 at 1:15 PM.

Deepraj Joshi Elected as President of TU Central Campus Students’ Union: Deepraj Joshi of the Nepal Students’ Union (Nevisangh) has been elected as the President of the Tribhuvan University (TU) Central Campus Students’ Union. In Monday’s election, Joshi defeated candidates from the All Nepal National Free Students’ Union (ANFSU) and Akhil Revolutionary. Joshi secured 789 votes, defeating ANFSU’s Siddhant Bhatt by 8 votes, and Akhil Revolutionary’s Pravin Dahal, who received 727 votes. Other positions were won by ANFSU candidates, including Hikmat Kumar Budha as Secretary and Sanchmaya Subba as Treasurer.

Lawmaker Lekhnath Dahal Criticizes PM’s Response on Kulman Case: CPN (Maoist Centre) lawmaker Lekhnath Dahal has expressed dissatisfaction with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s response regarding the dismissal of Kulman Ghising. Speaking to the media in Parliament, Dahal stated that the Prime Minister failed to provide a satisfactory answer when asked about the reasons for Ghising’s removal. He criticized the Prime Minister for deflecting questions about allegations of corruption and privatization decisions, claiming his response only confirmed that Ghising was unlawfully dismissed. Dahal also emphasized the need to confront anti-republic actions together.

Movie “Karma” Gains Buzz with Songs by Durgesh Thapa and Sushant KC: The upcoming movie Karma has generated more excitement as two popular singers, Durgesh Thapa and Sushant KC, lend their voices for songs in the film. Durgesh recently recorded a song, with a video featuring lead actors Bipin Karki, Upasana Singh Thakuri, and Mukun Bhusal. The song is set to be released soon. Sushant KC, a favorite among the youth, has also contributed with a song titled Pagal Pagal Jastai, marking his debut in playback singing. Directed and written by Saurabh Chaudhary, Karma is slated for a simultaneous release in Nepal and abroad on Chait 29, 2082. The action-packed film also features an ensemble cast including Mukun Bhusal, Divya Dev, Sarita Giri, Ben Basnet, and others.

Narsingha: Avatar Movie Poster Released, Set to Release on Jestha 9 Next Year: The poster for the much-anticipated film Narsingha: Avatar has been unveiled, along with its release date, which is set for Jestha 9 next year. The event took place at Global College in Kathmandu, attended by over 500 students. The poster, designed by Rakesh Dahal, features actor Rajesh Hamal on one version and actor Raj Katwal on another, with the image of Lord Narsingha as the backdrop. Written and directed by Diwakar Bhattrai, the film marks Rajesh Hamal’s return to Nepali cinema after eight years, adding to the excitement surrounding its release.

FC Chitwan Defeats Pokhara Thunders 2-0 in Nepal Super League Season 3 Opener: In the opening match of Nepal Super League (NSL) Season 3, FC Chitwan secured a 2-0 victory over Pokhara Thunders at the Dasarath Stadium in Tripureshwar on Monday. Midfielders Nodir Mablonov and Niraj Chaudhary scored for Chitwan, giving them their first three points of the season. Mablonov opened the scoring in the 15th minute, converting a cross from Viktor Manasare, while Chaudhary sealed the win in injury time. This marked Chitwan as the first team to win in the season. Earlier, Lalitpur City FC and Kathmandu Rangers played to a 2-2 draw, and the match between Butwal Lumbini FC and Jhapa FC ended in a goalless draw.

Spanish Squash Star Borja Golan to Train Nepali Players: Spanish squash player Borja Golan, a former world No. 5 and two-time European champion, will be providing a one-week training session for Nepali squash players. Golan, who retired from professional play in 2023 and founded the Golan Squash Academy, has won 33 PSA World Tour titles and 17 Spanish national championships. During his visit to Nepal, Golan aims to inspire and motivate Nepali players. He expressed that, while teaching, he too looks forward to learning from his experience in Nepal. The Nepal Squash and Rackets Association sees this as an opportunity to enhance the skill level of Nepali players, with hopes of organizing international squash tours for them.

Saptari and Morang Secure Wins in ‘Equality Cup Cricket 2025’: Saptari and Morang started their campaigns with victories in the fourth edition of the ‘Equality Cup Cricket 2025’. Saptari defeated Ilam by 8 wickets, with Sakshi Yadav scoring an unbeaten 60. Morang triumphed over Siraha by 7 wickets, with Kritisha Dhami claiming 5 wickets for 16 runs. Ilam scored 117/6, while Siraha was all out for 60. Saptari and Morang both chased down their targets comfortably, securing early wins in the tournament.

French President Hopeful Le Pen Found Guilty, Barred from Presidential Race: Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally, was convicted of misappropriation of public funds by a Paris court. She received a four-year prison sentence, with two years under electronic monitoring, and a €100,000 fine. The court also barred her from running for office for five years, including the 2027 presidential race. While Le Pen retains her MP seat, she must resign as a councillor and cannot run in any future legislative elections if parliament is dissolved.

Kremlin Responds to Trump’s Criticism of Putin: Russia has downplayed tensions with the U.S. after President Trump expressed anger towards Vladimir Putin. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Russia continues to engage with the U.S. on building relations, though no plans for a call between Trump and Putin were confirmed. Trump’s anger was sparked by Putin’s comments undermining Ukrainian President Zelensky’s credibility. Despite the criticism, the Kremlin maintained that Moscow is still open to negotiations with Trump, though some media outlets criticized his handling of Ukraine’s energy strikes.