Time for unity and national prosperity, says Dahal Time for unity and national prosperity, says Dahal Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal, said that the time has come for major political parties to acknowledge their past mistakes and unite for the nation’s prosperity. Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal, said that the time has come for major political parties to acknowledge their past mistakes and unite for the nation’s prosperity. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
175 candidates withdraw from PR closed lists ahead of HoR elections 175 candidates withdraw from PR closed lists ahead of HoR elections A total of 175 candidates representing 17 election symbols have withdrawn their names from the closed lists for the proportional representation segment of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5. A total of 175 candidates representing 17 election symbols have withdrawn their names from the closed lists for the proportional representation segment of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
Party set to reach consensus by tonight, says NC leader Ghimire Party set to reach consensus by tonight, says NC leader Ghimire “Discussions are ongoing. We believe a consensus will be reached by tonight,” he said, adding that the party would be kept intact. “Discussions are ongoing. We believe a consensus will be reached by tonight,” he said, adding that the party would be kept intact. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
Two arrested with 1,260 Tramadol capsules in Rautahat Two arrested with 1,260 Tramadol capsules in Rautahat Two people were arrested with 1,260 capsules of banned narcotic Tramadol in Basir Chowk, Paraha Municipality, by the Armed Police Force (APF), who handed them over to the Nepal Police for further investigation. Two people were arrested with 1,260 capsules of banned narcotic Tramadol in Basir Chowk, Paraha Municipality, by the Armed Police Force (APF), who handed them over to the Nepal Police for further investigation. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
Nepal issues travel advisory for citizens in Iran Nepal issues travel advisory for citizens in Iran The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued a travel advisory urging Nepali citizens currently living and working in Iran to remain cautious amid the country’s evolving security situation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued a travel advisory urging Nepali citizens currently living and working in Iran to remain cautious amid the country’s evolving security situation. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
Press Council Nepal records 121 press freedom violations in 2025 Press Council Nepal records 121 press freedom violations in 2025 Press Council Nepal has recorded 121 incidents of press freedom violations in 2025, according to data from the Council’s regular monitoring and registered complaints. Press Council Nepal has recorded 121 incidents of press freedom violations in 2025, according to data from the Council’s regular monitoring and registered complaints. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
85 PR candidates withdraw names 85 PR candidates withdraw names A total of 85 candidates listed under the proportional representation (PR) system for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections withdrew their names on Monday, the Election Commission (EC) said. A total of 85 candidates listed under the proportional representation (PR) system for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections withdrew their names on Monday, the Election Commission (EC) said. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
NMA cannot be given a monopoly: Minister Sinha NMA cannot be given a monopoly: Minister Sinha Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Anil Kumar Sinha, has ruled out granting any form of monopoly to the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Anil Kumar Sinha, has ruled out granting any form of monopoly to the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Nepal 12 Jan, 2026
Police seize ambulance carrying nearly 460 kg of marijuana in Dhankuta 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. Police have seized an ambulance carrying a large quantity of marijuana from Bhedetar in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6 of Dhankuta district. Nepal 12 Jan, 2026
Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition to be held on May 29 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. 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. Nepal 12 Jan, 2026
HoR polls: PR candidates given until 4 pm today to withdraw nominations 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. 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. Nepal 12 Jan, 2026
Three die on the spot in Baitadi jeep accident 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. Three persons died on the spot in a jeep accident occurred at Sadighati of Patan municipality-8 in Baitadi district this morning. Nepal 12 Jan, 2026
Bus wreckage found in Trishuli; suspected to be the bus missing from Simaltal 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. Bus wreckage has been found on the bank of the Trishuli River at Dwandrang Bensi, Aanbukhaireni Rural Municipality-5, Tanahun. Nepal 11 Jan, 2026
Two killed in Dadeldhura road accident 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. Two people were killed in a road accident following a head-on collision between a tractor and a motorcycle in Dadeldhura on Saturday evening. Nepal 11 Jan, 2026
Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity Day being observed today 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. 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. Nepal 11 Jan, 2026
HoR Election: Social media brought under Code of Conduct HoR Election: Social media brought under Code of Conduct With 53 days remaining for the March 5 House of Representatives election, the Election Commission has brought activities on social networking platforms under the election code of conduct to ensure free and fair polls. With 53 days remaining for the March 5 House of Representatives election, the Election Commission has brought activities on social networking platforms under the election code of conduct to ensure free and fair polls. Nepal 11 Jan, 2026
Nepal's student-built 'MUNAL' satellite ready for historic ISRO launch Nepal's student-built 'MUNAL' satellite ready for historic ISRO launch The Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) has announced a landmark achievement in the nation's space program with the upcoming launch of MUNAL, Nepal’s first satellite fully developed in-house by high school students. The Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) has announced a landmark achievement in the nation's space program with the upcoming launch of MUNAL, Nepal’s first satellite fully developed in-house by high school students. Nepal 10 Jan, 2026
GIOMS to be made mandatory across all ministries: Minister Kharel GIOMS to be made mandatory across all ministries: Minister Kharel Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has directed the Department of Information Technology to take steps to make the Government Integrated Office Management System (GIOMS) mandatory in all ministries. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has directed the Department of Information Technology to take steps to make the Government Integrated Office Management System (GIOMS) mandatory in all ministries. Nepal 10 Jan, 2026
AOAN elects new board with Pandey as Prez, Joshi Gen Secy and Pandit Secy AOAN elects new board with Pandey as Prez, Joshi Gen Secy and Pandit Secy The Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) has elected Pratap Jung Pandey, director of Kailash Helicopter Services, as its new president. The Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) has elected Pratap Jung Pandey, director of Kailash Helicopter Services, as its new president. Nepal 10 Jan, 2026
Code of conduct to take effect from January 17 Code of conduct to take effect from January 17 With 54 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, the Election Commission (EC) has completed preparations to enforce the election code of conduct from January 17, aiming to ensure free, fair and dignified polls. With 54 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, the Election Commission (EC) has completed preparations to enforce the election code of conduct from January 17, aiming to ensure free, fair and dignified polls. Nepal 10 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.
