Devotees throng Saraswati temples on Shree Panchami Devotees throng Saraswati temples on Shree Panchami Devotees across the country thronged Saraswati temples on Thursday to mark Shree Panchami, also known as Basanta Panchami, worshipping Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom and the arts. Devotees across the country thronged Saraswati temples on Thursday to mark Shree Panchami, also known as Basanta Panchami, worshipping Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom and the arts. Nepal 23 Jan, 2026
Two killed in Rautahat motorcycle collision Two killed in Rautahat motorcycle collision Two people were killed after two motorcycles collided head-on near a school in Rajdevi Municipality of Rautahat district on Friday morning. Two people were killed after two motorcycles collided head-on near a school in Rajdevi Municipality of Rautahat district on Friday morning. Nepal 23 Jan, 2026
Makalu search operations called off; Iranian climber remains missing, sherpa's body unrecovered Makalu search operations called off; Iranian climber remains missing, sherpa's body... Search and recovery operations on Mt Makalu have been officially called off after extreme weather conditions and treacherous terrain made further attempts impossible, leaving an Iranian mountaineer missing and a Sherpa climber's body on the mountain, expedition organiser Makalu Adventure Pvt. Ltd. said on Friday. Search and recovery operations on Mt Makalu have been officially called off after extreme weather conditions and treacherous terrain made further attempts impossible, leaving an Iranian mountaineer missing and a Sherpa climber's body on the mountain, expedition organiser Makalu Adventure Pvt. Ltd. said on Friday. Nepal 23 Jan, 2026
EC investigates complaints against HoR nominations as polls near EC investigates complaints against HoR nominations as polls near With 42 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, the Election Commission (EC) is investigating complaints filed against a handful of candidate nominations before publishing the provisional list of candidates. With 42 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, the Election Commission (EC) is investigating complaints filed against a handful of candidate nominations before publishing the provisional list of candidates. Nepal 22 Jan, 2026
Indian Army sets Everest record with largest single-day summit push Indian Army sets Everest record with largest single-day summit push The Indian Army’s Army Adventure Wing (AAW) has set a world record by achieving the largest single-day summit of Mount Everest by one organization, with 49 climbers and Sherpa guides reaching the top on May 27 during the Spring 2025 climbing season. The Indian Army’s Army Adventure Wing (AAW) has set a world record by achieving the largest single-day summit of Mount Everest by one organization, with 49 climbers and Sherpa guides reaching the top on May 27 during the Spring 2025 climbing season. Nepal 22 Jan, 2026
Few constituencies are epicentres of HoR polls Few constituencies are epicentres of HoR polls As the election nomination has been completed, the election fever has started to grip the 165 constituencies across the country. As the election nomination has been completed, the election fever has started to grip the 165 constituencies across the country. Nepal 22 Jan, 2026
Press Council registers 163 complaints, tightens media monitoring ahead of elections Press Council registers 163 complaints, tightens media monitoring ahead of elections Press Council Nepal has intensified monitoring of media content, including social media platforms, ahead of the upcoming National Assembly and House of Representatives elections, registering 163 complaints by mid-Poush of the current fiscal year 2082/83. Press Council Nepal has intensified monitoring of media content, including social media platforms, ahead of the upcoming National Assembly and House of Representatives elections, registering 163 complaints by mid-Poush of the current fiscal year 2082/83. Nepal 22 Jan, 2026
'Nepal is committed to protect human rights' 'Nepal is committed to protect human rights' Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai expressed Nepal's full-fledged commitment towards protecting human rights. Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai expressed Nepal's full-fledged commitment towards protecting human rights. Nepal 22 Jan, 2026
Dahal busy wooing martyr families and voters in Rukum East Dahal busy wooing martyr families and voters in Rukum East Dahal visited the homes of martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the armed conflict in Sisne Rural Municipality-5 and met with their family members. Dahal visited the homes of martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the armed conflict in Sisne Rural Municipality-5 and met with their family members. Nepal 21 Jan, 2026
CCTV installation begins in public vehicles across Kathmandu valley CCTV installation begins in public vehicles across Kathmandu valley A campaign to install CCTV cameras in public vehicles across the Kathmandu Valley was launched today. A campaign to install CCTV cameras in public vehicles across the Kathmandu Valley was launched today. Nepal 21 Jan, 2026
HoR polls: 56 women candidates in Lumbini Province, none in Rolpa HoR polls: 56 women candidates in Lumbini Province, none in Rolpa A total of 56 women have filed their nominations in Lumbini Province for the upcoming election to the House of Representatives scheduled for February 21. A total of 56 women have filed their nominations in Lumbini Province for the upcoming election to the House of Representatives scheduled for February 21. Nepal 21 Jan, 2026
HoR election: 3,486 candidates register nominations nationwide HoR election: 3,486 candidates register nominations nationwide A total of 3,486 candidates have filed their nominations in 165 constituencies across the country for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives (HoR), according to the Election Commission. A total of 3,486 candidates have filed their nominations in 165 constituencies across the country for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives (HoR), according to the Election Commission. Nepal 21 Jan, 2026
EC launches call centre ahead of March 5 elections EC launches call centre ahead of March 5 elections The Election Commission (EC) has launched a call centre to provide election-related information ahead of the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. The Election Commission (EC) has launched a call centre to provide election-related information ahead of the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. Nepal 21 Jan, 2026
HoR election: PM Karki expresses gratitude to parties, candidates HoR election: PM Karki expresses gratitude to parties, candidates PM Karki appealed to all Nepali citizens to participate actively in the HoR election to promote sustainable democracy and political stability. PM Karki appealed to all Nepali citizens to participate actively in the HoR election to promote sustainable democracy and political stability. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
Waterbird census records 42 species in Narayani River area Waterbird census records 42 species in Narayani River area The waterbird census conducted this year indicates the presence of 42 bird species in the Narayani River area. The waterbird census conducted this year indicates the presence of 42 bird species in the Narayani River area. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
Mahabir Pun files nomination from Myagdi–1 for HoR elections Mahabir Pun files nomination from Myagdi–1 for HoR elections Pun approached the Beni-based Office of the Chief Election Officer today to file his nomination, becoming the first candidate to do so in the constituency. Pun approached the Beni-based Office of the Chief Election Officer today to file his nomination, becoming the first candidate to do so in the constituency. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
Rabi Lamichhane files nomination from Chitwan–2 Rabi Lamichhane files nomination from Chitwan–2 The district, which comprises three constituencies, has 442,082 registered voters on its electoral roll. The district, which comprises three constituencies, has 442,082 registered voters on its electoral roll. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
Former PM Oli files nomination from Jhapa–5 Former PM Oli files nomination from Jhapa–5 Speaking to the media after filing his nomination at the Office of the Election Officer on Tuesday, Oli said he has no “competitor” in the election. Speaking to the media after filing his nomination at the Office of the Election Officer on Tuesday, Oli said he has no “competitor” in the election. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
2,925 candidates file nominations for HoR elections 2,925 candidates file nominations for HoR elections Mustang recorded the lowest number of candidates, with only four nominations filed. Mustang recorded the lowest number of candidates, with only four nominations filed. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
MV Dugar Group conducts blood donation programme, plants saplings MV Dugar Group conducts blood donation programme, plants saplings The MV Dugar Group has planted more than 100,000 saplings of various species across different parts of the country over the past five years as part of its long-term commitment to environmental conservation, according to a press release. The MV Dugar Group has planted more than 100,000 saplings of various species across different parts of the country over the past five years as part of its long-term commitment to environmental conservation, according to a press release. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
Nepal Butwal–Narayangadh road yet to fully reopen, passengers stranded The Butwal–Narayangadh road section, blocked since Friday due to adverse conditions, has yet to resume full operation, disrupting transport services along the East-West Highway.
Nepal Four killed as tipper plunges off road in Palpa Four people were killed after a tipper truck plunged about 50 metres off the road in Mathagadhi Rural Municipality–7 of Palpa on Saturday evening.
Business Gold price crashes Rs 12,500 per tola in a single day Gold price in the domestic market have taken a sharp tumble, falling Rs 12,500 per tola on Sunday alone, the steepest single-day decline in recent months and the latest in a series of consecutive drops that have pulled prices well below the Rs 300,000 mark.
Nepal NSU seeks functional autonomy from Nepali Congress The leaders of the Nepal Student Union (NSU) are calling for the organisation to become a functionally independent entity rather than a ‘sister wing’ of the Nepali Congress.
Opinion "World Water Day celebrations cannot fulfil the water dreams of the deprived" Every year on March 22, the global community observes World Water Day with renewed commitments, ambitious targets, and powerful slogans.
Sports Nepali team leaves for World Junior Wushu Championship in China A 10-member Nepali team, including six athletes, departed for China on Saturday to participate in the 10th World Junior Wushu Championship.
Environment Light rain likely in hills as partly cloudy weather prevails elsewhere The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with chances of light rain and thunderstorms in some regions.
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
