POLITICS
EC rejects Resham Chaudhary’s candidacy
EC rejects Resham Chaudhary’s candidacy
Election Commission has rejected the candidacy of Nagarik Unmukti Party Nepal leader Resham Lal Chaudhary from Kailali–1, citing his life sentence conviction as a legal bar despite a presidential pardon.
Jan 22, 2026
POLITICS
EC asks Koshi CM Hikmat Karki to clarify alleged poll code breach
EC asks Koshi CM Hikmat Karki to clarify alleged poll code b...
The EC has directed Karki to submit a written explanation within three days. The notice was issued after he participated in the nomination filing of CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli from Jhapa-5.
Jan 22, 2026
POLITICS
Women’s representation low in Gandaki Province
Women’s representation low in Gandaki Province
Women’s representation among candidates remains low in Gandaki Province for the March 5 HoR elections, with most constituencies fielding only one or no female candidates.
Jan 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Three people killed in separate accidents
Three people killed in separate accidents
Three people have died in separate incidents that took place in three districts today.
Jan 22, 2026
SOCIETY
UNRC-Nepal Hanaa Singer-Hamdy awarded the Recognition Award 2025
UNRC-Nepal Hanaa Singer-Hamdy awarded the Recognition Award...
The Ambassadors Club Nepal honored UN Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer-Hamdy with its inaugural ‘Recognition Award 2025’ for her outstanding leadership and contributions to Nepal’s development.
Jan 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Unity restored between parallel NRNA committees in South Korea
Unity restored between parallel NRNA committees in South Kor...
Long-standing organizational confusion and division within the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) South Korea has finally come to an end, following a successful unity initiative led by NRNA ICC President Mahesh Kumar Shrestha.
Jan 22, 2026
POLITICS
Three central leaders quit Kulman Ghising-led Ujyalo Nepal Party
Three central leaders quit Kulman Ghising-led Ujyalo Nepal P...
The Ujyalo Nepal Party, led by Kulman Ghising, has faced an internal setback after three of its central leaders resigned from the party, relinquishing even their general membership.
Jan 22, 2026
SPORTS
National Kasthamandap Karate Championship kicks off in Kathmandu
National Kasthamandap Karate Championship kicks off in Kathm...
he National Kasthamandap Karate Championship 2082 kicked off in Kathmandu on Thursday, featuring athletes from all seven provinces and departmental teams
Jan 22, 2026
POLITICS
42 days to go: Complaints against nominations being investigated
42 days to go: Complaints against nominations being investig...
The Election Commission (EC) is set to publish the list of candidates for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election after completing investigations into complaints filed against some nominations.
Jan 22, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE rises 9.23 points to 2,714.61 with Rs 9.07 billion turnover
NEPSE rises 9.23 points to 2,714.61 with Rs 9.07 billion tur...
Investors in 162 companies benefited from rising share prices. Shares of SY Panel Nepal, Shreenagar Agritech, Trishuli Hydropower, and Corporate Development Bank hit the positive circuit, with SY Panel Nepal closing at Rs 1,710.50 per share.
Jan 22, 2026