POLITICS
NA election: NC–UML alliance holds as NCP pulls out
NA election: NC–UML alliance holds as NCP pulls out
The NCP had sought four of the 18 National Assembly seats, but sources say it withdrew after the NC–UML alliance agreed to offer only three. While pulling out, the NCP said discussions on a possible equation could continue until the eve of voting.
Jan 08, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt fails to abide by its own rule of budget transfers this year too
Govt fails to abide by its own rule of budget transfers this...
Almost every year, the government breaches its own rules in relation to the budget transfers under various pretexts. In FY 2024/25 too, funds of Rs 2.51 billion were transferred including the amounts for grant subsidies for farmers producing milk and sugarcane during mid-July and mid-October.
Jan 08, 2026
POLITICS
NC urges members to stay away from special general convention
NC urges members to stay away from special general conventio...
The release came after supporters of the special convention of NC held a press conference on Wednesday, calling for a special general convention to be held in Kathmandu on January 11-12.
Jan 08, 2026
WORLD
Iran army chief threatens response to Trump and Netanyahu's 'threats'
Iran army chief threatens response to Trump and Netanyahu's...
"The Islamic Republic of Iran considers the escalation of hostile rhetoric against the Iranian nation a threat and will not tolerate its continuation without responding," General Amir Hatami said, according to the Fars news agency.
Jan 08, 2026
SOCIETY
Lamichhane records three-hour statement at NHRC
Lamichhane records three-hour statement at NHRC
According to the NHRC, Lamichhane was questioned on issues including the Gen Z movement and the incident involving an inmate’s escape from Nakkhu Prison.
Jan 08, 2026
POLITICS
Kulman Ghising declares: My journey will now be political
Kulman Ghising declares: My journey will now be political
Speaking at a press conference at the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation on Wednesday after submitting his resignation to Prime Minister Sushila Karki, Ghising said his next chapter would be political.
Jan 08, 2026
OPINION
Iain Douglas-Hamilton: The Architect of Conservation in Footsteps of Silent Giants
Iain Douglas-Hamilton: The Architect of Conservation in Foot...
The existence of elephants and Douglas-Hamilton’s legacy will now echo not only in the pages of history but also in the future of conservation.
Jan 08, 2026
WORLD
Trump weighs military option to acquire Greenland
Trump weighs military option to acquire Greenland
Trump has stepped up his designs on the mineral-rich, self-governing Danish territory in the arctic since the US military seized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro last weekend.
Jan 08, 2026
Editorial
Restoring Public Trust Through Better Governance
Restoring Public Trust Through Better Governance
Despite its electoral mandate, the Sushila Karki-led government has taken meaningful steps to improve public service delivery and restore citizens’ trust in governance.
Jan 08, 2026
POLITICS
Kulman Ghising resigns as minister, announces full-time entry into politics
Kulman Ghising resigns as minister, announces full-time entr...
Kulman Ghising has announced his decision to enter full-time politics following his resignation from the cabinet on Wednesday evening.
Jan 07, 2026