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HoR polls: PR candidates given until 4 pm today to withdraw nominations

With 52 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, candidates listed under the proportional representation (PR) system have been given until 4:00 pm today to withdraw their nominations.
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NC Special General Convention extended until Tuesday

The closed session of the Nepali Congress special general convention has been extended until Tuesday.
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Israeli ambassador calls on PM Karki

Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Shmulik Arie Bass, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today.
Amy Poehler poses in the press room with the award for best podcast for "Good Hang with Amy Poehler during the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Photo: AP

Complete list of 2026 Golden Globe Award winners

The revolutionary saga “One Battle After Another†won best picture, musical or comedy at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards.
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Police seize ambulance carrying nearly 460 kg of marijuana in Dhankuta

Police have seized an ambulance carrying a large quantity of marijuana from Bhedetar in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6 of Dhankuta district.

NICCI holds 12th AGM, re-elects Sanjay Agrawal as President

Abiral Rai becomes first from Rai community to summit highest peak in Antarctica

Ncell launches 'Yuwa SIM' starter pack for Gen Z users

Gold hits record Rs 274,700 per tola, silver crosses Rs 5,000 mark

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Three die on the spot in Baitadi jeep accident

Three persons died on the spot in a jeep accident occurred at Sadighati of Patan municipality-8 in Baitadi district this morning.
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Nepal's Universal Periodic Review: Reforms needed to safeguard media freedom

Although the Constitution of Nepal guarantees freedom of expression, the right to communicate, and the right to information, these rights are increasingly ineffective for journalists and digital rights defenders across the country.
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Nepali-American author's pandemic memoir wins Kirkus Reviews recognition

Passang Nuru Sherpa, a Nepali-American author based in New York, has earned critical acclaim from Kirkus Reviews for his pandemic memoir Behind the Mask: A Pandemic Memoir, marking another milestone for the immigrant storyteller whose work chronicles the COVID-19 crisis through the lens of his Jackson Heights community.

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Former Prez Bhandari urges unity and patriotism on Prithvi Jayanti

Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari asserted that National Unity Day and Prithvi Jayanti further strengthen the spirit of patriotism and reinforce social harmony, tolerance, and national unity.
General Secretary of the Nepali Congress (NC), Gagan Kumar Thapa. Photo: RSS

NC must embrace questions, not silence, says Gagan Thapa

General Secretary of the Nepali Congress (NC), Gagan Kumar Thapa, has said that “questions must be allowed and valued within the NC.â€
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Nepali Congress Special General Convention commences

The inaugural session of the Special General Convention, organized by supporters of the Nepali Congress at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, has officially commenced.
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Social organisations vital to maintain religious tolerance: Minister Aryal

A delegation of the World Hindu Federation, led by its Chairperson Asmita Bhandari, met with Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal.
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US Ambassador Thompson Pays Farewell Visit to President Paudel

US Ambassador to Nepal, Dean R Thompson, paid a farewell visit to President Ramchandra Paudel today.

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Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition to be held on May 29

The third edition of the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition will be organised on May 29, 2026, organisers announced, rescheduling the event to coincide with the anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary.
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Three die on the spot in Baitadi jeep accident

Three persons died on the spot in a jeep accident occurred at Sadighati of Patan municipality-8 in Baitadi district this morning.
The wreckage of a bus found on Sunday along the banks of the Trishuli River in Ambukhaireni Rural Municipality-5, Tanahun, beyond Bharatpur Metropolitan City-29, Simlatal. It is suspected by police that this wreckage belongs to one of the two buses that went missing after being swept into the Trishuli River by a landslide in Simlatal, Bharatpur Metropolitan City-29, Chitwan on Asar 28, 2081 BS. Photo: Sagar Giri / RSS

Bus wreckage found in Trishuli; suspected to be the bus missing from Simaltal

Bus wreckage has been found on the bank of the Trishuli River at Dwandrang Bensi, Aanbukhaireni Rural Municipality-5, Tanahun.
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Two killed in Dadeldhura road accident

Two people were killed in a road accident following a head-on collision between a tractor and a motorcycle in Dadeldhura on Saturday evening.
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Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity Day being observed today

The 304th birth anniversary of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the architect of modern Nepal, is being observed across the country today as Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity Day.
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NMA cannot be given a monopoly: Minister Sinha

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Abiral Rai becomes first from Rai community to summit highest peak in Antarctica

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Gold hits record Rs 274,700 per tola, silver crosses Rs 5,000 mark

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FILE - Danish military forces participate in an exercise with hundreds of troops from several European NATO members in the Arctic Ocean in Nuuk, Greenland, Sept. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi, File)

How NATO works at a time of Trump's Greenland threats

Tensions have routinely spiked among some of NATO’s members over the decades, notably between neighbors Greece and Turkey.
Buddhist monks who are participating in the, "Walk For Peace," are seen with their dog, Aloka, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Saluda, S.C. (AP Photo/Allison Joyce)

Buddhist monks and their dog captivate Americans while walking for peace

Hailing from Theravada Buddhist monasteries across the globe, the 19 monks began their 2,300 mile (3,700 kilometer) trek at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth.
FILE - Tourists kayak at sea in front of Nuuk Cathedral in Nuuk, Greenland, June 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Kwiyeon Ha, File)

Greenland's harsh environment and lack of infrastructure have prevented rare earth mining

Trump confirmed those geopolitical concerns at the White House Friday.
In this frame grab from footage circulating on social media from Iran showed protesters once again taking to the streets of Tehran despite an intensifying crackdown as the Islamic Republic remains cut off from the rest of the world in Tehran, Iran.

Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203

With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult.
File: A boy throws ice into the sea in Nuuk, Greenland, March 11, 2025. Photo: AP

Why Greenland is strategically important to Arctic security

Denmark is moving to strengthen its military presence around Greenland and in the wider North Atlantic.

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HoR polls: PR candidates given until 4 pm today to withdraw nominations

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Nepal's Universal Periodic Review: Reforms needed to safeguard media freedom

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Abiral Rai becomes first from Rai community to summit highest peak in Antarctica

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Nepali-American author's pandemic memoir wins Kirkus Reviews recognition

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Gold price jumps Rs 2,800 per tola, nears new record high

Gold price in the domestic market surged by Rs 2,800 per tola on Sunday, climbing to Rs 270,600 per tola and matching the all-time high recorded on December 28.
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NOC must enhance competitiveness: Minister Sinha

Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Anil Kumar Sinha, has called on the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) to focus on improving its institutional development and service delivery.
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Smart Appliances, Jagdamba Hire Purchase partner to offer 0% EMI

Smart Appliances Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of the KL Dugar Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Jagdamba Hire Purchase Limited to introduce a 0 percent EMI facility for its SKYWORTH and Livpure home appliances.
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Gorkha Brewery leads clean-up drive at Pokhara Street Festival

Gorkha Brewery/Carlsberg Group led a clean environment initiative during the 27th Pokhara Street Festival, in collaboration with the Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (REBAN) and Bhadrakali Waste Management Pvt. Ltd., aiming to promote responsible waste management in one of Nepal’s key tourism hubs.
File - Cheese sticks, locally known as chhurpi, are put on sale in Phikkal of Ilam district, on Sunday, December 18, 2018. Photo: RSS

Chhurpi exports rise 32% through Mechi Customs

Exports of Chhurpi, hardened cheese made from yak milk, through the Mechi Customs Office in Kakarbhitta have increased by 32 percent in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2082/83.

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Barcelona beats Real Madrid again to win Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia clasico

Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 on Sunday in the final of the Spanish Super Cup played in Saudi Arabia.
Barcelona players celebrate after winning the Spanish Super Cup final soccer match against Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Photo: AP
India's Virat Kohli plays a shot during the first One Day International cricket match between India and New Zealand in Vadodara, India. Photo: AP

Virat Kohli hits 93 to lead India to 4-wicket win over New Zealand in first ODI

Virat Kohli scored a masterful 93 off 91 balls as India won the first ODI against New Zealand by four wickets on Sunday.
Egypt's Mohamed Salah, right, scores his side's third goal during the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal soccer match between Egypt and Ivory Coast, in Agadir, Morocco. Photo: AP

Salah scores and Egypt eliminates Ivory Coast to join Nigeria in Africa Cup semifinals

Morocco and Senegal booked their semifinal places on Friday with wins over Cameroon and Mali, respectively.
Australian team celebrate with the Ashes trophy following the final Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Sydney, Australia. Photo: AP

Australia wins Ashes series 4-1 with a five-wicket victory in Sydney

The Australians retained the Ashes with wins in the first three tests, but England was determined to narrow the margin after its drought-breaking win in Melbourne.
Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations best of 16 soccer match between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso in Marrakech, Morocco. Photo: AP

The Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal lineup is completed

The Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal lineup was finalized Tuesday with Algeria and defending champion Ivory Coast booking the last places.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland, right, attempts a shot at goal in front of Brighton's Lewis Dunk during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Manchester, England. Photo: AP

Man City drops more points to dent Premier League title challenge, Man United draws with Burnley

Manchester City's Premier League title hopes took another blow after a 1-1 draw with Brighton on Wednesday.
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Singer and actor Prashant Tamang dies at 42

Singer and actor Prashant Tamang passed away from cardiac arrest on Sunday morning at the age of 42.
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Taylor Swift leads the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Award nominations, followed by Bad Bunny and more

NEW YORK, JANUARY 8Pledge allegiance to her hands, her team, her vibes: Taylor Swift once again leads the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Award nominees with nine. She's followed by Bad Bunny, Sabrina...
Composer Aavaas performing at the last Paleti of 2025. Photo: Nepalaya

Final 2025 Paleti resonates with Aavaas's collaborative tunes

KATHMANDU, JANUARY 4Composer Aavaas's creative performance was successfully staged at Paleti on Friday and Saturday evenings at the 'r' sala of Nepalaya.In a press release, Nepalaya...
FILE - Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton pose for photographers upon arrival at the Season 2 UK Premiere of The Night Manager in London, England. Photo: AP

English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton welcome their second child

NEW YORK, JANUARY 1English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton have welcomed their second child.Hiddleston confirmed the news to GQ in a feature published Monday. He described birth as the "most...
Cover image of December Paleti with Aavaas. Photo: Nepalaya

Composer Aavaas to feature in December Paleti

KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 24Nepalaya's monthly musical program Paleti, held on the last Friday of each month at 'r' sala, is set to feature the musical creations of singer and composer...
CORRECTS NAME TO RUSLANA DANILKINA - Volunteer soldier Ruslana Danilkina, 21, who lost her leg in Russia-Ukraine war, and choreographer Pavlo Semakin perform during the shooting of the Christmas TV show ''Dancing with the Stars'' in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

Ukraine's own 'Dancing with the Stars' is back on for a special episode with wartime heroes

KYIV, DECEMBER 24Before the war, Ukraine's own "Dancing with the Stars" was a cherished and popular television show, dazzling the audiences with performances by celebrities and professional...

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Nepali-American author's pandemic memoir wins Kirkus Reviews recognition

Passang Nuru Sherpa, a Nepali-American author based in New York, has earned critical acclaim from Kirkus Reviews for his pandemic memoir Behind the Mask: A Pandemic Memoir, marking another milestone for the immigrant storyteller whose work chronicles the COVID-19 crisis through the lens of his Jackson Heights community.
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History made: Gurkha veteran Hari Budha Magar becomes first double above-knee amputee to complete Seven Summits

Former British Gurkha soldier Hari Budha Magar has made mountaineering history, becoming the first double above-knee amputee to summit the highest peaks on all seven continents after reaching the top of Mount Vinson in Antarctica on January 6, 2026.
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More than just futsal: Nepal Toastmasters Futsal Tournament Season 3 celebrates sport and community

On December 27, 2025, the grounds of Premier International School in Satdobato came alive with energy, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship as Division A of District 41 hosted the third season of the Nepal Toastmasters Futsal Tournament.
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Cycling for cancer survival support

We initiated a historic collective ride led by two cancer survivors Harka Lama and Kabita Chitrakar from Chewa Bhanjyang (East Nepal border) to Jhula Ghat (West Nepal border) on January 1, 2026.
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Westerners are embracing 'Mad Honey' - with little knowledge about health and ecological impacts

The guest, wearing his trademark red bandana, fumbles through his bag and produces a transparent container the size of his palm. It is filled three-quarters with a brown, viscous liquid, topped off with a bright yellow cap — the color signifying caution.

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A couple of Bosch 800 Series fully automatic espresso machines are seen on display at the Bosch booth during the CES tech show Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Las Vegas. Photo: AP

'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells

The promise of artificial intelligence was front and center at this year's CES gadget show. But spicing up a simple machine like a refrigerator with unnecessary AI was also a surefire way to win the “Worst in Show.â€
This image provided by Blue Origin, Michaela Benthaus poses after the Blue Origin's capsule landed on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 in West Texas. Photo: Blue Origin via AP

Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space

A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high.
FILE - This image made by the Cassini spacecraft and provided by NASA on March 12, 2006, shows two of Saturn's moons, the small Epimetheus and smog-enshrouded Titan, with Saturn's A and F rings stretching across the frame.

Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests

Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all.
A illustration made in Sept. 3, 2025, of a gigantic 8 meter (26 foot) long mega-predatory lamniform shark swimming beside a long-necked plesiosaur in the seas off Australia 115 million years ago. Photo: Pollyanna von Knorring/Swedish Museum of Natural History via AP

Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas

In the age of dinosaurs — before whales, great whites or the bus-sized megalodon — a monstrous shark prowled the waters off what's now northern Australia, among the sea monsters of the Cretaceous period.
Discovery of the first fragment of iron pyrite in 2017, at Barnham, Suffof, England. Photo: Jordan Mansfield/Pathways to Ancient Britain Project via AP

Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought

​​​​​​​Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago.

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