POLITICS
Elections will proceed as planned: NCP Coordinator Dahal
Elections will proceed as planned: NCP Coordinator Dahal
Former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 will go ahead as planned despite political uncertainty.
Jan 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Temporary police application deadline extended in Kaski, Baglung, Mustang amid low respons...
Temporary police application deadline extended in Kaski, Bag...
The term of service for election police has been fixed at 40 days. Each personnel will receive Rs 34,776 for the 40-day period, along with allowances for food and uniforms, a preparation allowance of Rs 846, and Rs 1,200 for four days of meal expenses.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS
EC recognizes Gagan Thapa-led faction as official NC
EC recognizes Gagan Thapa-led faction as official NC
Election Commission has officially recognized Gagan Thapa as Nepali Congress president, granting his faction the party’s election symbol, flag, and Sanepa office.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS
Code of conduct aims to assist political parties in elections: Acting Chief Election Commi...
Code of conduct aims to assist political parties in election...
Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari said the new Election Code of Conduct aims to ensure fair polls, warning of strict action against violations.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS
Minister Ingnam calls for initiating good governance from self
Minister Ingnam calls for initiating good governance from se...
Minister Kumar Ingnam said good governance must start with individuals, stressing the need to eliminate corruption and middlemen to make land administration transparent and citizen-friendly.
Jan 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Guinness Record holder Sunar receives Honorary Doctorate in Sports Science
Guinness Record holder Sunar receives Honorary Doctorate in...
Dinesh Sunar, holder of 21 Guinness World Records, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Sports Science by an American university for his exceptional achievements.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS
NC factions clash outside EC as battle for legitimacy intensify
NC factions clash outside EC as battle for legitimacy intens...
Rival Nepali Congress factions staged protests outside the Election Commission, each claiming to be the party’s legitimate leadership.
Jan 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Strengthening community preparedness key to reducing earthquake impact
Strengthening community preparedness key to reducing earthqu...
The 28th Earthquake Memorial Day in Kathmandu highlighted the need to strengthen community capacity and disaster preparedness to build a resilient, earthquake-ready Nepal.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS
UML Central Office receives names of prospective candidates
UML Central Office receives names of prospective candidates
UML Secretary Rajan Bhattarai said that the names forwarded by district committees through provincial committees have reached the party’s central office. He added that a decision on the candidates would be made soon.
Jan 16, 2026
WORLD
China, Canada reach 'landmark' deal on tariffs, visas
China, Canada reach 'landmark' deal on tariffs, visas
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on a raft of measures from trade to tourism on Friday at the first meeting between the countries' leaders in Beijing in eight years.
Jan 16, 2026