POLITICS
Polarization among leftist forces crucial: Coordinator Dahal
Polarization among leftist forces crucial: Coordinator Dahal
Dahal urged the government and all political parties to ensure elections. Underscoring the need for unity among communist factions, the former Prime Minister noted that polarization among leftist groups was based on shared ideologies.
Jan 10, 2026
SOCIETY
Westerly system grips country, fog likely in provinces
Westerly system grips country, fog likely in provinces
Currently, the weather remains partly cloudy in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. In contrast, the remaining hilly and mountainous regions are experiencing mainly fair weather.
Jan 10, 2026
POLITICS
Intense push for special general convention rattles NC
Intense push for special general convention rattles NC
Now, with Thapa and Sharma all set to hold SGC at Bhrikutimandap on January 11-12, news reports have been coming from across the country suggesting that some NC's district and province committees are issuing circulars to the convention representatives in their particular favour.
Jan 10, 2026
SOCIETY
20.27 percent of Nepalis live below poverty line; Sudurpaschim poorest province
20.27 percent of Nepalis live below poverty line; Sudurpasch...
The report, based on the Nepal Living Standards Survey conducted using a methodology developed by the World Bank, goes beyond national averages to map poverty down to districts and individual local units.
Jan 10, 2026
SOCIETY
EC curbs govt spending and activity as election code begins from Jan 16
EC curbs govt spending and activity as election code begins...
According to the EC, the code will come into force 47 days before polling day, coinciding with the commencement of operations of the Office of the Chief Election Officer. The code will be implemented following a formal decision by the commission. After a brief preparatory period, it will be enforced...
Jan 10, 2026
POLITICS
Special General Convention convener confident of over 60 percent delegate participation
Special General Convention convener confident of over 60 per...
The establishment faction, meanwhile, has been using its full influence to persuade delegates to boycott the Special General Convention.
Jan 10, 2026
ECONOMY
Revised casino regulations make records mandatory for customers spending over Rs 200,000
Revised casino regulations make records mandatory for custom...
This marks the second amendment to the instructions issued to casinos, which are classified as reporting institutions. The revision has been made by exercising authority under Section 7(P), Sub-section (2) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2064, and Section 45(D) of the Tourism Act, 2035 (with amend...
Jan 09, 2026
SOCIETY
NTA report shows income of 27–46 age group exceeds expenditure
NTA report shows income of 27–46 age group exceeds expenditu...
The report, which focuses on Lifetime Deficit Analysis, highlights that consumption among those below 27 and above 46 exceeds their income, indicating a lifetime deficit.
Jan 09, 2026
POLITICS
NC special convention conveners to invite establishment faction leaders including Presiden...
NC special convention conveners to invite establishment fact...
NC special convention conveners say they will invite President Sher Bahadur Deuba and other top leaders to the January 11–12 event, adding they will proceed on their own if the central committee does not take ownership.
Jan 09, 2026
ECONOMY
Water Energy Solution to launch IPO
Water Energy Solution to launch IPO
The firm, which is constructing the 8.3 MW Upper Deumai River hydropower project in Ilam, has appointed Himalayan Capital as its issue and sales manager.
Jan 09, 2026