WORLD
Russian strikes kill two in Ukraine, say regional authorities
Russian strikes kill two in Ukraine, say regional authoritie...
"A 77-year-old man and a 72-year-old woman were killed. A 53-year-old woman was wounded," said Oleksandr Ganzha, the head of the regional military administration, in a statement posted on Telegram.
8 hours ago
POLITICS
63 percent of candidates under 50, only 6 percent above 65
63 percent of candidates under 50, only 6 percent above 65
The EC stated that out of 3,484 candidates contesting the election, 2,193—or 62.94 percent—are under 50 years of age.
9 hours ago
POLITICS
Local administrations urge submission of licensed weapons ahead of HoR poll
Local administrations urge submission of licensed weapons ah...
For the purpose of making the HoR election scheduled for March 5 peaceful, the district administration urged the people for arms submission if they have kept the arms and ammunition with license.
9 hours ago
SOCIETY
Special Court orders Dr Mishra to post Rs 500,000 bail
Special Court orders Dr Mishra to post Rs 500,000 bail
A division bench comprising judges Narayan Prasad Paudel, Dilliratna Shrestha and Bidur Koirala issued the order on Wednesday. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) had filed a corruption case against Dr Mishra, accusing her of irregularities during her tenure as Director...
9 hours ago
WORLD
South Korean ex-PM Han gets 23 years jail for martial law role
South Korean ex-PM Han gets 23 years jail for martial law ro...
The defendant "disregarded his duty and responsibility as prime minister until the very end", said Judge Lee Jin-gwan, of the Seoul Central District Court.
10 hours ago
ECONOMY
Daily turnover declines to Rs 8.92 billion as NEPSE slips 9.43 points
Daily turnover declines to Rs 8.92 billion as NEPSE slips 9....
KATHMANDU, Jan 21: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday declined 9.43 points to close at 2,705.38 points.
10 hours ago
POLITICS
RSP senior leader Balen meets former Deputy Speaker Rana Magar
RSP senior leader Balen meets former Deputy Speaker Rana Mag...
The meeting took place at Rana Magar’s residence, where Balen expressed his support and commitment to assist her election campaign. The leaders discussed unified strategies for a change-oriented political agenda, good governance, and accountable leadership.
10 hours ago
SOCIETY
KMC lifts restrictions on riverside land, construction permits to resume
KMC lifts restrictions on riverside land, construction permi...
Based on the Supreme Court (SC)’s latest order in a writ of certiorari case in which Kathmandu Metropolitan City was also a defendant, the metropolis issued a public notice on Wednesday clarifying that building permits on private land will no longer be halted and that ongoing construction will...
10 hours ago
POLITICS
HoR election: 43 days to go for voting
HoR election: 43 days to go for voting
As per the election schedule, complaints, if any, can be lodged against the candidates fighting the direct election today.
11 hours ago
ECONOMY
Outstanding public debt exceeds 2800 billion
Outstanding public debt exceeds 2800 billion
At the beginning of the current fiscal year (17 July 2025), the total public debt was Rs 2674 billion 40 million, which increased by Rs 132 billion 340 million by the end of Poush (14 January 2026), reaching Rs 2806 billion 390 million.
12 hours ago