POLITICS
Former minister Umesh Yadav joins JSP-Nepal
Former minister Umesh Yadav joins JSP-Nepal
Former Irrigation Minister Umesh Yadav has left the NCP to join the Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, adding a fresh twist to the country’s shifting political scene.
Jan 06, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices rise
Gold, silver prices rise
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold rose sharply by Rs 3,100 per tola in a single day, settling at Rs 268,100 per tola.
Jan 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Schools shut in Kanchanpur due to excessive cold
Schools shut in Kanchanpur due to excessive cold
Normal life in the district is affected following the biting cold.
Jan 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Curfew hours extended until 1:00 PM in Birgunj
Curfew hours extended until 1:00 PM in Birgunj
Chief District Officer Bhola Dahal said efforts are underway to resolve the disputes. The curfew was issued to maintain law and order in view of potential conflicts between two ethnic communities.
Jan 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Minister Ingnam cracks down on middlemen in land offices
Minister Ingnam cracks down on middlemen in land offices
He unveiled a sweeping 39-point action plan aimed at immediately improving land and property administration, surveying, mapping, guthi management, and cooperative services.
Jan 06, 2026
POLITICS
58 days left for HoR Election: Effective implementation of code of conduct stressed
58 days left for HoR Election: Effective implementation of c...
The Central Code of Conduct Monitoring Committee is formed as per Clause 26 of the Election Code of Conduct, 2082 BS.
Jan 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal’s elephant triumph: From forest patrols to diplomatic gifts
Nepal’s elephant triumph: From forest patrols to diplomatic...
A recent example of this achievement is the case of Rudrakali and Khagendraprasad, two elephants sent to Qatar as official state gifts. While the gesture reflects Nepal’s growing expertise in elephant conservation, it has not been without controversy.
Jan 06, 2026
POLITICS
1 million voters registered in Karnali Province
1 million voters registered in Karnali Province
The highest number of voters is in Surkhet district with 248,943. Similarly, the Dolpa district has the lowest number of voters, standing at 24,115.
Jan 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Egg price drops by Rs 90 per crate
Egg price drops by Rs 90 per crate
As a result, the price of large-sized eggs (30 pieces) has dropped from Rs 565 to Rs 475 per crate at the farm.
Jan 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Attorney General presents annual report to President Paudel
Attorney General presents annual report to President Paudel
At a programme organised at Sheetal Niwas on Monday, Attorney General Sabita Bhandari submitted the annual report before President Paudel.
Jan 06, 2026