SOCIETY

Bitter cold hits Madhesh’s poor, families shiver in fragile shacks

Bitter cold hits Madhesh’s poor, families shiver in fragile shacks

A week-long cold wave has left landless and marginalized communities in Madhesh shivering in fragile shacks, with no war...

A week-long cold wave has left landless and marginalized communities in Madhesh shivering in fragile shacks, with no war...

Jan 01, 2026

Market

Prices of gold and silver drop for fourth consecutive day

Prices of gold and silver drop for fourth consecutive day

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, hallmarked gold is now priced at Rs 259...

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, hallmarked gold is now priced at Rs 259...

Jan 01, 2026

SOCIETY

13th Nepali National Dress and Topi Day being marked today

13th Nepali National Dress and Topi Day being marked today

Under the slogan 'Nepali Topi: Our Identity,' young individuals have been observing this day for the past 13 years.

Under the slogan 'Nepali Topi: Our Identity,' young individuals have been observing this day for the past 13 years.

Jan 01, 2026

ECONOMY

Influx of foreign tourists to Mustang surge by over 18 percent in 2025

Influx of foreign tourists to Mustang surge by over 18 percent in 2025

In 2024, Mustang welcomed 135,719 foreign tourists. Among the visitors last year, 132,847 hailed from SAARC countries, w...

In 2024, Mustang welcomed 135,719 foreign tourists. Among the visitors last year, 132,847 hailed from SAARC countries, w...

Jan 01, 2026

SOCIETY

One killed in hunting accident in Jajarkot, Five arrested with firearms

One killed in hunting accident in Jajarkot, Five arrested with firearms

During the investigation, homemade firearms and weapons were found in a pit near the incident site, leading to the arres...

During the investigation, homemade firearms and weapons were found in a pit near the incident site, leading to the arres...

Jan 01, 2026

SOCIETY

Teenagers found dead in community forest in Surkhet

Teenagers found dead in community forest in Surkhet

The deceased have been identified as Sunita Bhandari, 19, from Chamunda Bindrasaini Municipality–3, Dailekh, and S...

The deceased have been identified as Sunita Bhandari, 19, from Chamunda Bindrasaini Municipality–3, Dailekh, and S...

Jan 01, 2026

POLITICS

Uncertainty looms over NC as party struggles to meet convention deadlines

Uncertainty looms over NC as party struggles to meet convention deadlines

The Nepali Congress’ 15th General Convention has been thrown into uncertainty after unresolved membership disputes...

The Nepali Congress’ 15th General Convention has been thrown into uncertainty after unresolved membership disputes...

Jan 01, 2026

SOCIETY

City safari driver shot dead near Nepal–India border in Sunsari

City safari driver shot dead near Nepal–India border in Sunsari

Police said the circumstances of the shooting remain unclear and that an investigation is underway to determine who fire...

Police said the circumstances of the shooting remain unclear and that an investigation is underway to determine who fire...

Jan 01, 2026

SOCIETY

Incidents of press freedom violation on rise in 2025: FNJ

Incidents of press freedom violation on rise in 2025: FNJ

According to the monitoring of the umbrella organization of working journalists across Nepal, a total of 139 anti-press...

According to the monitoring of the umbrella organization of working journalists across Nepal, a total of 139 anti-press...

Jan 01, 2026

POLITICS

General secretaries cannot fault party president for delayed general convention: NC Spokesperson Dr Mahat

General secretaries cannot fault party president for delayed general convention: NC Spokesperson Dr Mahat

Dr Mahat said it would be “unfortunate” to blame the party president, as the primary responsibility for fixi...

Dr Mahat said it would be “unfortunate” to blame the party president, as the primary responsibility for fixi...

Jan 01, 2026