SOCIETY

Haze prevails in Terai; light rain and snowfall likely in high mountainous areas

Haze prevails in Terai; light rain and snowfall likely in high mountainous areas

Currently, most areas of the Terai are covered in haze.

Currently, most areas of the Terai are covered in haze.

Jan 02, 2026

SOCIETY

Russian Foreign Minister congratulates newly-appointed Foreign Minister Sharma

Russian Foreign Minister congratulates newly-appointed Foreign Minister Sharma

In a congratulatory message sent on Wednesday, Lavrov said that relations between Russia and Nepal have traditionally be...

In a congratulatory message sent on Wednesday, Lavrov said that relations between Russia and Nepal have traditionally be...

Jan 02, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal’s driving licence backlog: Millions pay, few receive

Nepal’s driving licence backlog: Millions pay, few receive

Thousands of Nepali drivers are forced to rely on payment receipts for years as the government fails to issue smart driv...

Thousands of Nepali drivers are forced to rely on payment receipts for years as the government fails to issue smart driv...

Jan 02, 2026

SOCIETY

Rights groups demand independent probe into ‘mysterious’ death of Bhutanese political prisoner

Rights groups demand independent probe into ‘mysterious’ death of Bhutanese political prisoner

The appeal was endorsed by more than 20 human rights activists and organisations, including Advocacy Forum Nepal, Amnest...

The appeal was endorsed by more than 20 human rights activists and organisations, including Advocacy Forum Nepal, Amnest...

Jan 02, 2026

SOCIETY

Years after passing exams, Nepali youths still ask: When will Korea jobs open?

Years after passing exams, Nepali youths still ask: When will Korea jobs open?

Despite assurances from the government, most successful EPS candidates remain stuck on the roster, with no guarantee of...

Despite assurances from the government, most successful EPS candidates remain stuck on the roster, with no guarantee of...

Jan 02, 2026

SOCIETY

HoR election: 1.76 million voters registered in Sudurpaschim province

HoR election: 1.76 million voters registered in Sudurpaschim province

As per the updated voter list, the province has seen an increase of 423,100 voters across its nine districts, said Chief...

As per the updated voter list, the province has seen an increase of 423,100 voters across its nine districts, said Chief...

Jan 02, 2026

SOCIETY

Passport printing, distribution to resume

Passport printing, distribution to resume

The regular supply of passports was disrupted following the Gen Z protest. According to the DoP, printed passports will...

The regular supply of passports was disrupted following the Gen Z protest. According to the DoP, printed passports will...

Jan 02, 2026

POLITICS

Special Convention standoff raises split fears in NC

Special Convention standoff raises split fears in NC

Immediately after the Gen Z protests on September 8–9, around 54 percent of convention representatives submitted s...

Immediately after the Gen Z protests on September 8–9, around 54 percent of convention representatives submitted s...

Jan 02, 2026

OPINION

Rebuilding Nepal’s Political Parties for Democracy

Rebuilding Nepal’s Political Parties for Democracy

Nepal’s political parties must move beyond legacy-based hierarchies and cadre loyalty to focus on ideas, merit, an...

Nepal’s political parties must move beyond legacy-based hierarchies and cadre loyalty to focus on ideas, merit, an...

Jan 02, 2026

OPINION

Nepal’s Future Demands Ideas Over Power

Nepal’s Future Demands Ideas Over Power

Nepal’s democracy is faltering due to a lack of ideas and vision, while leaders like Lamichhane and Shah show that...

Nepal’s democracy is faltering due to a lack of ideas and vision, while leaders like Lamichhane and Shah show that...

Jan 02, 2026