POLITICS
Sujata Koirala accepts Gagan Thapa’s leadership
Sujata Koirala accepts Gagan Thapa’s leadership
Nepali Congress leader Sujata Koirala has accepted Gagan Thapa’s leadership of the party, calling the change a reflection of the people’s and youth’s aspirations.
Jan 17, 2026
POLITICS
NC CWC unveils six-point roadmap after EC recognition
NC CWC unveils six-point roadmap after EC recognition
Nepali Congress Central Working Committee on Saturday announced six key decisions aimed at strengthening unity, reconnecting inactive members, and preparing the party for upcoming elections.
Jan 17, 2026
SOCIETY
574 senior citizens receive free eye treatment in Parbat
574 senior citizens receive free eye treatment in Parbat
A free eye camp in Kushma screened 574 people, providing cataract surgery to 73 patients and distributing glasses to those in need.
Jan 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Investors secure capital gains of 1.49 billion as NEPSE inclines slightly by 0.89 points i...
Investors secure capital gains of 1.49 billion as NEPSE incl...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week inclined marginally by 0.89 points amid the mayhem seen in Nepali Congress, the country’s one of the prominent political parties.
Jan 17, 2026
POLITICS
NC CWC appeals for unity and harmony to take the party to new heights
NC CWC appeals for unity and harmony to take the party to ne...
Nepali Congress Central Working Committee has appealed to party leaders and cadres nationwide to uphold unity and harmony as it shifts focus to election preparations following official recognition.
Jan 17, 2026
WORLD
Ukrainian negotiators arrive in US for talks on plan to end war
Ukrainian negotiators arrive in US for talks on plan to end...
Ukrainian negotiators have arrived in the United States for talks with Donald Trump’s envoy on efforts to end nearly four years of war with Russia.
Jan 17, 2026
POLITICS
47 days to go for HoR elections: EC gears up supply of election materials to mountainous d...
47 days to go for HoR elections: EC gears up supply of elect...
Two firms have been selected for courier services to transport the necessary election materials, ballot papers and other essential materials for the House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5.
Jan 17, 2026
WORLD
Uganda opposition leader cut off from communications after polls
Uganda opposition leader cut off from communications after p...
President Yoweri Museveni, 81, looked set to be declared winner and extend his 40-year rule later on Saturday in an election marred by reports of at least 10 deaths under an ongoing internet blackout.
Jan 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Workers receive over Rs 18.34 billion in payouts from SSF since 2019
Workers receive over Rs 18.34 billion in payouts from SSF si...
SSF data show that a total of Rs 18.34 billion has been disbursed to 262,264 contributors from the start of contribution collection in mid-July 2019 to January 13, 2026. The payouts cover various social security schemes, including health, accident, disability, dependent family, and old-age protectio...
Jan 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold price surges Rs 9,400 as silver escalates Rs 865 per tola in a week
Gold price surges Rs 9,400 as silver escalates Rs 865 per to...
The price of gold in the domestic market increased Rs 9,400 per tola (11.6638 grams) last week.
Jan 17, 2026