Balen assures to bolster federalism in his first address in Janakpur Balen assures to bolster federalism in his first address in Janakpur Senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party and former mayor of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Balendra (Balen) Shah — who is often seemed in a Dhaka Topi and a black outfit, donned a white kurta-suruwal with a black cap and waistcoat this morning in Janakpur. Senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party and former mayor of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Balendra (Balen) Shah — who is often seemed in a Dhaka Topi and a black outfit, donned a white kurta-suruwal with a black cap and waistcoat this morning in Janakpur. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
UML will contest election, says Chair Oli UML will contest election, says Chair Oli Speaking to the media at Chandragadhi Airport, the former Prime Minister also urged the government to ensure that the election is conducted in a peaceful and impartial environment. Speaking to the media at Chandragadhi Airport, the former Prime Minister also urged the government to ensure that the election is conducted in a peaceful and impartial environment. Nepal 19 Jan, 2026
March 5 HoR elections: Preparations for filing of nomination papers completed March 5 HoR elections: Preparations for filing of nomination papers completed Preparations for filing nomination papers for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives have been completed. Preparations for filing nomination papers for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives have been completed. Nepal 19 Jan, 2026
EC calls candidates to file FPTP nominations on January 20 EC calls candidates to file FPTP nominations on January 20 The Election Commission has asked candidates contesting under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system to appear at the Office of the Returning Officer in their respective constituencies on January 20 to file nomination papers for the March 5 House of Representatives election. The Election Commission has asked candidates contesting under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system to appear at the Office of the Returning Officer in their respective constituencies on January 20 to file nomination papers for the March 5 House of Representatives election. Nepal 19 Jan, 2026
Election Code of Conduct comes into force ahead of March 5 HoR polls Election Code of Conduct comes into force ahead of March 5 HoR polls The Election Code of Conduct–2082 for the March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) election came into effect from midnight on Sunday, 45 days ahead of the polls. The Election Code of Conduct–2082 for the March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) election came into effect from midnight on Sunday, 45 days ahead of the polls. Nepal 19 Jan, 2026
Sonam Lhosar being celebrated today Sonam Lhosar being celebrated today The Tamang community is celebrating Sonam Lhosar, the Tamang New Year, across the country today with various cultural and religious programmes. The Tamang community is celebrating Sonam Lhosar, the Tamang New Year, across the country today with various cultural and religious programmes. Nepal 19 Jan, 2026
Five Killed, 13 Injured in Dharan Road Accident Five Killed, 13 Injured in Dharan Road Accident The injured are currently receiving treatment at the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan. The injured are currently receiving treatment at the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan. Nepal 18 Jan, 2026
Cabinet Approves Grant for Human–Tiger Interface Project Cabinet Approves Grant for Human–Tiger Interface Project The government has decided to accept a grant equivalent to 3.6 million US dollars for a project aimed at managing the human–tiger interface. The government has decided to accept a grant equivalent to 3.6 million US dollars for a project aimed at managing the human–tiger interface. Nepal 18 Jan, 2026
One killed, another critically injured in Rautahat bike accident One killed, another critically injured in Rautahat bike accident One person was killed and another critically injured after a motorcycle accident at Kachhuwa Bridge in Durga Bhagwati Rural Municipality of Rautahat district on Saturday evening. One person was killed and another critically injured after a motorcycle accident at Kachhuwa Bridge in Durga Bhagwati Rural Municipality of Rautahat district on Saturday evening. Nepal 18 Jan, 2026
Money laundering, organised crime charges against all accused dropped Money laundering, organised crime charges against all accused dropped The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has decided to withdraw the organised crime and money laundering cases filed against all of the accused in the cooperative fraud case involving Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President and former home minister Rabi Lamichhane. Preparations are being made to withdraw the organised crime and money laundering cases filed against all of the accused following a controversy in which only Lamichhane’s case was withdrawn. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has decided to withdraw the organised crime and money laundering cases filed against all of the accused in the cooperative fraud case involving Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President and former home minister Rabi Lamichhane. Preparations are being made to withdraw the organised crime and money laundering cases filed against all of the accused following a controversy in which only Lamichhane’s case was withdrawn. Nepal 17 Jan, 2026
Iranian climber missing, sherpa dead after Makalu winter summit Iranian climber missing, sherpa dead after Makalu winter summit Search and rescue teams are scouring Mount Makalu's upper slopes for an Iranian mountaineer who vanished during descent, while a Sherpa climber's body has been located at 7,500 meters following Thursday's winter ascent of the world's fifth-highest peak. Search and rescue teams are scouring Mount Makalu's upper slopes for an Iranian mountaineer who vanished during descent, while a Sherpa climber's body has been located at 7,500 meters following Thursday's winter ascent of the world's fifth-highest peak. Nepal 17 Jan, 2026
Leopard attack kills 17 sheep in Mustang Leopard attack kills 17 sheep in Mustang At least 17 sheep were killed in a leopard attack in Marpha of Mustang district early Friday morning, according to the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), Jomsom. At least 17 sheep were killed in a leopard attack in Marpha of Mustang district early Friday morning, according to the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), Jomsom. Nepal 16 Jan, 2026
Home Minister Aryal stresses on preparedness to reduce earthquake damage Home Minister Aryal stresses on preparedness to reduce earthquake damage Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that preparedness is necessary to reduce earthquake damage. Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that preparedness is necessary to reduce earthquake damage. Nepal 16 Jan, 2026
EC outlines duties of returning officers as HoR polls near EC outlines duties of returning officers as HoR polls near With 48 days remaining for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March, the Election Commission (EC) has specified the roles, responsibilities, and authority of returning officers. With 48 days remaining for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March, the Election Commission (EC) has specified the roles, responsibilities, and authority of returning officers. Nepal 16 Jan, 2026
National Earthquake Safety Day observed today National Earthquake Safety Day observed today The 27th National Earthquake Safety Day is being observed across the country today to raise public awareness on earthquake risks and preparedness. The 27th National Earthquake Safety Day is being observed across the country today to raise public awareness on earthquake risks and preparedness. Nepal 16 Jan, 2026
Everyone's role key to peace and harmony, says PM Karki Everyone's role key to peace and harmony, says PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that everyone can play a vital role in fostering mutual harmony, cooperation, peace, and national unity. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that everyone can play a vital role in fostering mutual harmony, cooperation, peace, and national unity. Nepal 15 Jan, 2026
Three killed in tiger attacks in Surkhet and Salyan within week Three killed in tiger attacks in Surkhet and Salyan within week ​​​​​​​ Three people have been killed in separate tiger attacks in Surkhet and Salyan districts over the past week, spreading fear among local residents living near forest areas. ​​​​​​​ Three people have been killed in separate tiger attacks in Surkhet and Salyan districts over the past week, spreading fear among local residents living near forest areas. Nepal 15 Jan, 2026
Five people killed as cargo truck overturns in Sunsari Five people killed as cargo truck overturns in Sunsari This morning, five individuals were killed and three others sustained injuries when a cargo truck overturned on the Postal Highway in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality, Sunsari. This morning, five individuals were killed and three others sustained injuries when a cargo truck overturned on the Postal Highway in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality, Sunsari. Nepal 15 Jan, 2026
Maghe Sankranti being observed across the country Maghe Sankranti being observed across the country Maghe (Makar) Sankranti is being observed across the country today with ritual bathing, prayers and traditional festivities, marking the sun’s transition into Capricorn and the beginning of Uttarayan, when days start growing longer than nights. Maghe (Makar) Sankranti is being observed across the country today with ritual bathing, prayers and traditional festivities, marking the sun’s transition into Capricorn and the beginning of Uttarayan, when days start growing longer than nights. Nepal 15 Jan, 2026
Finland, UNDP promote clean energy and home-grown school meals in Nepal Finland, UNDP promote clean energy and home-grown school meals in Nepal In a significant step toward advancing clean energy, strengthening food systems and improving child nutrition in Nepal, the Government of Finland and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an agreement for additional funding of EUR 619,986 (estimated NPR 103.79 million) to scale up the Renewable Energy for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (RERAS) project In a significant step toward advancing clean energy, strengthening food systems and improving child nutrition in Nepal, the Government of Finland and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an agreement for additional funding of EUR 619,986 (estimated NPR 103.79 million) to scale up the Renewable Energy for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (RERAS) project Nepal 14 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.
