Editorial

Weak Inspections, Unsafe Food

Weak Inspections, Unsafe Food

Lax enforcement of food safety laws continues to endanger public health despite clear legal provisions.

Lax enforcement of food safety laws continues to endanger public health despite clear legal provisions.

Jan 22, 2026

ECONOMY

Turnover at NEPSE falls 35 percent in six months

Turnover at NEPSE falls 35 percent in six months

The records with NEPSE show that the total turnover amount in the country’s secondary market was Rs 721.27 billion...

The records with NEPSE show that the total turnover amount in the country’s secondary market was Rs 721.27 billion...

Jan 22, 2026

ECONOMY

Excessive petroleum imports push Nepal’s trade deficit up 10.15%

Excessive petroleum imports push Nepal’s trade deficit up 10.15%

According to records maintained by the Department of Customs (DoC), Nepal recorded a trade deficit of Rs 797.004 billion...

According to records maintained by the Department of Customs (DoC), Nepal recorded a trade deficit of Rs 797.004 billion...

Jan 22, 2026

POLITICS

Complaint filed against former PM Madhav Nepal’s candidacy

Complaint filed against former PM Madhav Nepal’s candidacy

The complaint was filed on Wednesday, a day after Nepal registered his candidacy. An Election Commission source confirme...

The complaint was filed on Wednesday, a day after Nepal registered his candidacy. An Election Commission source confirme...

Jan 21, 2026

SPORTS

Nepal defeats Pakistan in SAFF Futsal Championship

Nepal defeats Pakistan in SAFF Futsal Championship

The match was played at the Nonthaburi Futsal Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Nepal took a commanding 3–0 lead in the...

The match was played at the Nonthaburi Futsal Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Nepal took a commanding 3–0 lead in the...

Jan 21, 2026

SOCIETY

US deports 80 Nepalis including those holding student visa in a day

US deports 80 Nepalis including those holding student visa in a day

According to the Department of Immigration (DoI), those deported include 79 men and one woman. Officials said the indivi...

According to the Department of Immigration (DoI), those deported include 79 men and one woman. Officials said the indivi...

Jan 21, 2026

SOCIETY

Special Court orders Dr Mishra to post Rs 500,000 bail

Special Court orders Dr Mishra to post Rs 500,000 bail

A division bench comprising judges Narayan Prasad Paudel, Dilliratna Shrestha and Bidur Koirala issued the order on Wedn...

A division bench comprising judges Narayan Prasad Paudel, Dilliratna Shrestha and Bidur Koirala issued the order on Wedn...

Jan 21, 2026

ECONOMY

CIT membership crosses 800,000, fund size nears Rs 300 billion

CIT membership crosses 800,000, fund size nears Rs 300 billion

More than 800,000 Nepalis are now enrolled in the Citizen Investment Trust, which manages nearly Rs 300 billion in funds...

More than 800,000 Nepalis are now enrolled in the Citizen Investment Trust, which manages nearly Rs 300 billion in funds...

Jan 21, 2026

ECONOMY

Daily turnover declines to Rs 8.92 billion as NEPSE slips 9.43 points

Daily turnover declines to Rs 8.92 billion as NEPSE slips 9.43 points

KATHMANDU, Jan 21: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday declined 9.43 points to close at 2,705.38 points.

KATHMANDU, Jan 21: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday declined 9.43 points to close at 2,705.38 points.

Jan 21, 2026

POLITICS

RSP senior leader Balen meets former Deputy Speaker Rana Magar

RSP senior leader Balen meets former Deputy Speaker Rana Magar

The meeting took place at Rana Magar’s residence, where Balen expressed his support and commitment to assist her e...

The meeting took place at Rana Magar’s residence, where Balen expressed his support and commitment to assist her e...

Jan 21, 2026