SOCIETY

Air pollution surges in Nepal amid midwinter chill

Air pollution surges in Nepal amid midwinter chill

With 89 brick kilns in the capital resuming operations in mid-January and more than a thousand outside the valley, pollu...

With 89 brick kilns in the capital resuming operations in mid-January and more than a thousand outside the valley, pollu...

Jan 17, 2026

WORLD

Maduro opponents awaiting release from prison

Maduro opponents awaiting release from prison

Rights NGO Foro Penal said it counted 90 political prisoner releases since January 8, while interim president Delcy Rodr...

Rights NGO Foro Penal said it counted 90 political prisoner releases since January 8, while interim president Delcy Rodr...

Jan 17, 2026

ECONOMY

Bagmati province government's capital expenditure stands around nine percent

Bagmati province government's capital expenditure stands around nine percent

The Bagmati province government has spent only 8.99 percent of the capital expenditure during the first six months of th...

The Bagmati province government has spent only 8.99 percent of the capital expenditure during the first six months of th...

Jan 17, 2026

POLITICS

NC first CWC meeting taking place following official recognition

NC first CWC meeting taking place following official recognition

This marks the inaugural session of the CWC after Gagan Thapa’s leadership received official recognition on Friday...

This marks the inaugural session of the CWC after Gagan Thapa’s leadership received official recognition on Friday...

Jan 17, 2026

WORLD

Venezuela interim leader sacks industry minister, a Maduro ally

Venezuela interim leader sacks industry minister, a Maduro ally

In a Telegram message, Delcy Rodriguez announced the ministry would be combined with a commerce ministry and thanked Saa...

In a Telegram message, Delcy Rodriguez announced the ministry would be combined with a commerce ministry and thanked Saa...

Jan 17, 2026

ECONOMY

Preparations of annual budget for upcoming FY begins

Preparations of annual budget for upcoming FY begins

According to the National Planning Commission (NPC), the National Resource Estimation Committee has initiated its works...

According to the National Planning Commission (NPC), the National Resource Estimation Committee has initiated its works...

Jan 17, 2026

WORLD

US judge restricts federal agents over Minnesota protests

US judge restricts federal agents over Minnesota protests

In the 83-page order, US District Judge Katherine Menendez ordered immigration agents to dial back their aggressive tact...

In the 83-page order, US District Judge Katherine Menendez ordered immigration agents to dial back their aggressive tact...

Jan 17, 2026

POLITICS

Govt, Durga Prasai reach agreement to address 27-point demands

Govt, Durga Prasai reach agreement to address 27-point demands

The agreement was signed by Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel, coordinator of the go...

The agreement was signed by Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel, coordinator of the go...

Jan 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Number of aquatic migratory birds up in CNP

Number of aquatic migratory birds up in CNP

During the census conducted from January 8 to 10, a total of 62 species were recorded, compared to 55 species last year....

During the census conducted from January 8 to 10, a total of 62 species were recorded, compared to 55 species last year....

Jan 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Light rain, snowfall likely in high mountainous areas of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces

Light rain, snowfall likely in high mountainous areas of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, some areas of the Terai region in Koshi, Madhesh and Lumbini provi...

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, some areas of the Terai region in Koshi, Madhesh and Lumbini provi...

Jan 17, 2026