WORLD
New year’s vigil in the Swiss Alps as around 40 die in Crans-Montana bar fire
New year’s vigil in the Swiss Alps as around 40 die in Crans...
Families and loved ones of those missing in a deadly blaze at a Crans-Montana bar, cling to hope, scouring hospitals and social media for news of loved ones still missing as authorities race to identify victims.
Jan 02, 2026
WORLD
China military drills near Taiwan 'unnecessarily' raise tensions: US
China military drills near Taiwan 'unnecessarily' raise tens...
"China's military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan and others in the region increase tensions unnecessarily. We urge Beijing to exercise restraint, cease its military pressure against Taiwan, and instead engage in meaningful dialogue," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said in a statement...
Jan 02, 2026
SOCIETY
HoR election: 1.76 million voters registered in Sudurpaschim province
HoR election: 1.76 million voters registered in Sudurpaschim...
As per the updated voter list, the province has seen an increase of 423,100 voters across its nine districts, said Chief of the Election Office in Dhangadhi, Prem Raj Bhatta.
Jan 02, 2026
POLITICS
UML’s PR picks spark outcry as old faces dominate new list
UML’s PR picks spark outcry as old faces dominate new list
UML's PR picks spark outcry for repeating veteran politicians, sidelining younger members despite promises of renewal. Out of 110 PR seats, several former ministers and lawmakers have received repeat opportunities, fueling internal dissent.
Jan 02, 2026
WORLD
Maduro elusive on US attack, open to dialogue
Maduro elusive on US attack, open to dialogue
"Wherever they want and whenever they want," Maduro said of the idea of dialogue with the United States on drug trafficking, oil and migration in an interview on state TV.
Jan 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Russian Foreign Minister congratulates newly-appointed Foreign Minister Sharma
Russian Foreign Minister congratulates newly-appointed Forei...
In a congratulatory message sent on Wednesday, Lavrov said that relations between Russia and Nepal have traditionally been friendly and constructive.
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 be supplied to district administration offices and Nepali diplomatic missions abroad.
Jan 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Rights groups demand independent probe into ‘mysterious’ death of Bhutanese political pris...
Rights groups demand independent probe into ‘mysterious’ dea...
The appeal was endorsed by more than 20 human rights activists and organisations, including Advocacy Forum Nepal, Amnesty International Nepal, and Legal Literacy Nepal.
Jan 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Haze prevails in Terai; light rain and snowfall likely in high mountainous areas
Haze prevails in Terai; light rain and snowfall likely in hi...
Currently, most areas of the Terai are covered in haze.
Jan 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Illegal crypto transactions surge as Nepali youths become prime targets: NRB
Illegal crypto transactions surge as Nepali youths become pr...
According to the Strategic Analysis Report, 2025 on virtual assets (VAs) released on Thursday by the FIU of NRB, a total of 658 suspicious transaction reports related to cryptocurrencies were recorded between 2021 and July 2025.
Jan 02, 2026