SOCIETY

99 percent of children under 18 are now literate in Nepal

99 percent of children under 18 are now literate in Nepal

Despite progress, disparities persist in Madhesh Province, where literacy stands at 66 percent, and around 770,000 child...

Despite progress, disparities persist in Madhesh Province, where literacy stands at 66 percent, and around 770,000 child...

Jan 14, 2026

ECONOMY

Hyatt Place opens in Butwal, expanding western Nepal’s hospitality options

Hyatt Place opens in Butwal, expanding western Nepal’s hospitality options

Hyatt Place Butwal adds new options for hospitality in western Nepal, combining convenience, comfort, and services for t...

Hyatt Place Butwal adds new options for hospitality in western Nepal, combining convenience, comfort, and services for t...

Jan 14, 2026

ECONOMY

Balephi Hydropower proposes rights issue to boost capital

Balephi Hydropower proposes rights issue to boost capital

The company has convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to endorse the proposal, which is now scheduled to be held on...

The company has convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to endorse the proposal, which is now scheduled to be held on...

Jan 15, 2026

SOCIETY

One killed in road accident

One killed in road accident

The accident took place at 4:00 am this morning when a tipper truck (Na 8 Kha 365) carrying cement from Nawalparasi to G...

The accident took place at 4:00 am this morning when a tipper truck (Na 8 Kha 365) carrying cement from Nawalparasi to G...

Jan 14, 2026

SOCIETY

Two business firms penalized

Two business firms penalized

During a monitoring and inspection of the markets, the firms were found flouting regulations. As a result, the departmen...

During a monitoring and inspection of the markets, the firms were found flouting regulations. As a result, the departmen...

Jan 14, 2026

POLITICS

50 days to HoR elections: 175 candidates withdraw from PR closed list

50 days to HoR elections: 175 candidates withdraw from PR closed list

According to the list published by the Election Commission, candidates with 17 election symbols (including single) withd...

According to the list published by the Election Commission, candidates with 17 election symbols (including single) withd...

Jan 14, 2026

POLITICS

Gagan Thapa files candidacy for NC President as Sharma, Paudel vie for general secretary

Gagan Thapa files candidacy for NC President as Sharma, Paudel vie for general secretary

Meanwhile, candidates for the position of General Secretary include Bishwa Prakash Sharma and Pradip Paudel.

Meanwhile, candidates for the position of General Secretary include Bishwa Prakash Sharma and Pradip Paudel.

Jan 14, 2026

SOCIETY

Build Up Nepal wins 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize for climate action

Build Up Nepal wins 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize for climate action

The award underscores Nepal’s growing contribution to global sustainability and the power of locally driven innova...

The award underscores Nepal’s growing contribution to global sustainability and the power of locally driven innova...

Jan 14, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices hit record highs

Gold, silver prices hit record highs

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold rose by Rs 1,500 per tola, reachin...

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold rose by Rs 1,500 per tola, reachin...

Jan 14, 2026

WORLD

'Proving the boys wrong': Teenage racers picked for elite driver programme

'Proving the boys wrong': Teenage racers picked for elite driver programme

The mission of the More Than Equal project is simple and fearlessly ambitious -- to find and develop the first woman For...

The mission of the More Than Equal project is simple and fearlessly ambitious -- to find and develop the first woman For...

Jan 14, 2026