Seasonal migration leaves remote Gumba Polling Centre in Bajura nearly empty With a crucial House of Representatives election just weeks away, local officials and community leaders say that remote polling centers in Bajura district where the majority of registered voters have already left for the season, are unlikely to return in time to cast their ballots.
Saptari-2 looks for new representative as former comrades clash “No candidate has won twice from Saptari Constituency-2 due to better political awareness,” said Dr Sharad Singh Yadav, who is also running in the constituency from the newly formed Janadhikar Party in the upcoming March 5 election. “This time around, citizens want better representatives too.”
Lila Pieters Yahia takes office as UN Resident Coordinator in Nepal Lila Pieters Yahia of Canada has been appointed as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal and has officially assumed her duties from February 1, with the approval of the Government of Nepal.
Women's quiet contributions to Nepal's care economy Freshly washed clothing could be seen drying in the sun from a distance. It was the first week of Magh (January 23), and the skies were clear. On that sunny but cold day, Milan Gurung was doing dishes in freezing water.
LGBTIQA+ in fray of House of Representatives poll Surendra Pandey from Kathmandu-1 is preparing for a door-to-door campaign for the upcoming March 5 election, and so are other sexual and gender minority community members who are in the fray.
Nepali migrant worker stranded in Europe rescued According to reports, the Nepali youths attempted to leave Serbia after being deprived of wages by their employers.
Mithila Painting Training concludes Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Shraddha Shrestha has said that it is essential to preserve Mithila art as it is linked to its history and culture.
MoFA issues travel advisory for Nepali citizens regarding Iran The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Sunday issued a travel advisory urging Nepali citizens to exercise caution in view of the unfolding developments in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
President Paudel departs for Japan on official visit President Ramchandra Paudel departed for an official visit to Japan on Sunday to mark the 70th anniversary of Nepal-Japan diplomatic relations.
A new approach to post-earthquake rebuilding in Western Nepal More than two years after the 2023 earthquake tore through western Nepal, thousands of families are still waiting to return to permanent homes.
Govt thanks UAE for granting pardon to 267 Nepali prisoners The Government of Nepal has expressed gratitude to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for granting a pardon to 267 Nepali inmates on the occasion of the UAE’s 54th National Day (Eid Al Etihad).
Bajura woman survives after emergency surgery following prolonged complication in childbirth A 22-year-old woman from Bajura has survived a life-threatening childbirth complication after doctors at Bajura District Hospital performed emergency surgery nine hours after a rare childbirth complication.
29 killed, 190 injured in road accidents in Sarlahi in six months At least 29 people were killed and 190 others seriously injured in 641 road accidents in Sarlahi during the first six months of the current fiscal year, according to the District Traffic Police Office.
Madhav Nepal faces solid competitors in Rautahat Constituency-1, unlike in 2022 election While Madhav Kumar Nepal, the Nepali Communist Party’s joint coordinator, has filed for re-election from Rautahat Constituency-1 in the upcoming March 5 elections, he faces solid opposition, unlike the last election of 2022.
Health HPV vaccination campaign goes digital with health–education collaboration The Ministry of Health and Population has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer, alongside a new digital system to securely record vaccination data through collaboration between the health and education sectors.
Business Gold, Silver prices fall for second consecutive day Gold and silver prices declined for the second consecutive day in the domestic market on Friday, extending the recent volatility in bullion prices.
Opinion India's budget: What it means for Nepal's economic future India’s latest Union Budget goes beyond an annual fiscal exercise – it is a statement of intent.
Business British Council Nepal recognises top IELTS channel partners The British Council Nepal on Thursday announced its top-performing IELTS channel partners for Nepal under the Global Channel Partner Campaign 2025, during a ceremony held in Kathmandu.
Business Laminar unveils Nepal's first Digital FullBody tiles at Buildcon Expo 2026 Laminar Tiles, Nepal's pioneering fully vitrified tile manufacturer, on Thursday launched its latest collection, Monolith Digital FullBody, at the Nepal Buildcon International Expo 2026 in Kathmandu, marking a first of its kind in the domestic market.
Opinion When losers refuse to lose: Nepal's dangerous talk of rejecting election results Nepal is once again standing at the edge of a constitutional cliff, and the ones kicking away the ground beneath its feet are the very politicians Gen Z chased out of power only months ago.
Kathmandu Bhaktapur-2 does not like repeat representatives Bhaktapur Constituency-2 voters have switched representatives each time.
Entertainment Nepathya Kicks Off Nepal Tour with Spectacular Hetauda Concert Following the successful Hetauda concert, Nepathya is set to perform at the Butwal International Conference Centre in Ramnagar, Butwal, on Saturday.
Sports Italy's World Cup debut: Cricket team on the rise as storied soccer team falters Italy is finally heading to the World Cup — just not in the sport most people might expect.
World Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.”
Lifestyle Indian teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize Rouble Nagi accepted the award at the World Governments Summit in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, an annual event that draws leaders from across the globe.
