POLITICS
Nepo babies, celebrities and controversy: Can parties fix the PR fallout before polls?
Nepo babies, celebrities and controversy: Can parties fix th...
This situation has also raised a procedural question: can political parties amend their PR lists once submitted to the Election Commission?
Jan 02, 2026
POLITICS
UML endorses Milan Gurung, aka Chakre Milan, as HoR candidate from Gorkha-2
UML endorses Milan Gurung, aka Chakre Milan, as HoR candidat...
CPN-UML has nominated Milan Gurung, aka Chakre Milan, with a controversial past, as its candidate for Gorkha-2 in the upcoming House of Representatives election.
Jan 02, 2026
POLITICS
Deuba, Thapa and Sharma assure 25 CWC members they won’t allow NC split
Deuba, Thapa and Sharma assure 25 CWC members they won’t all...
Concerns over a possible fracture arose as Thapa and Sharma pushed for a special convention, citing that a regular convention is not feasible. Following their guidance, the faction supporting special convention is preparing to hold the event on January 11–12, intensifying internal political de...
Jan 02, 2026
WORLD
Trump says US will 'come to their rescue' if Iran kills protesters
Trump says US will 'come to their rescue' if Iran kills prot...
Protesters and security forces clashed in several Iranian cities Thursday with six reported killed in the first deaths since the unrest escalated.
Jan 02, 2026
POLITICS
Janamat releases PR list five days after submission
Janamat releases PR list five days after submission
For the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election on March 5, the party’s 110-member PR list includes 32 candidates from indigenous groups and 33 from the Khas Arya community, the party stated.
Jan 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal welcomes over 1.15 million tourists in 2025
Nepal welcomes over 1.15 million tourists in 2025
The increase reflects Nepal’s continued appeal as a leading travel destination in the region.
Jan 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Women rights activists warn against misusing proportional inclusive rights
Women rights activists warn against misusing proportional in...
A rally was organized by the Women’s Rights Pressure Campaign at Maitighar Mandala, Kathmandu, to press for the proper implementation of the proportional inclusive rights enshrined in the constitution.
Jan 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Man killed in vehicle hit-and-run in Kathmandu
Man killed in vehicle hit-and-run in Kathmandu
According to the Police Headquarters, the incident occurred in Kathmandu Metropolitan City–16, where a vehicle bearing registration number Bagmati Province 01-002 Ja 7837 struck a pedestrian.
Jan 02, 2026
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Years after passing exams, Nepali youths still ask: When will Korea jobs open?
Years after passing exams, Nepali youths still ask: When wil...
Despite assurances from the government, most successful EPS candidates remain stuck on the roster, with no guarantee of employment. Protesters are demanding priority deployment, roster extensions, and an end to repeated exam cycles.
Jan 02, 2026
POLITICS
NC General Secretaries demand party statute be respected with special convention
NC General Secretaries demand party statute be respected wit...
Nepali Congress leaders say a special general convention is now unavoidable, urging the party to follow its statute, preserve unity, and strengthen internal democracy rather than treating it as a contest of winners and losers.
Jan 02, 2026