SOCIETY
Corruption case filed against 19, including (RHSA) former vice-chancellor
Corruption case filed against 19, including (RHSA) former vi...
The case, lodged at the Special Court on Thursday, accuses the former Vice-Chancellor and other officials of misusing public funds, failing to follow procurement laws, and neglecting technical verification procedures.
Jan 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Pakistan Embassy hosts art exhibition, artist talk in Kathmandu
Pakistan Embassy hosts art exhibition, artist talk in Kathma...
The exhibition featured works by renowned Nepali artist Ms. Bidhata KC, inspired by her artistic journey and experiences in Pakistan.
Jan 30, 2026
POLITICS
Thapa claims to be Nepal’s first MP with fully functional constituency office
Thapa claims to be Nepal’s first MP with fully functional co...
Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa claimed he is Nepal’s first MP to run a fully functional constituency office and vowed to make Siraha‑4 the top-performing constituency in the Madhesh region.
Jan 30, 2026
ECONOMY
Commercial banks’ profits jump 11.51% in first half on improved loan recovery
Commercial banks’ profits jump 11.51% in first half on impro...
According to financial statements released by 20 commercial banks, the sector earned a combined net profit of Rs 30.59 billion between mid-July 2025 and mid-January 2026, up from Rs 27.43 billion in the same period of the previous fiscal year. This marks an increase of Rs 3.16 billion.
Jan 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Relief for police personnel as government revises ration scale
Relief for police personnel as government revises ration sca...
What’s new in Nepal Police rations: Chicken, eggs and higher calorie intake
Jan 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt shows concern over FNJ lockout at Nepal Republic Media
Govt shows concern over FNJ lockout at Nepal Republic Media
A team led by FNJ Senior Vice-President Deepak Acharya padlocked the central office of Nepal Republic Media at Sundhara on Wednesday morning. In response, the government initiated monitoring from Thursday.
Jan 30, 2026
OPINION
From the Cold War to Gen Z: Nepal’s Long Struggle with External Influence
From the Cold War to Gen Z: Nepal’s Long Struggle with Exter...
The Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9, 2025, brought these doubts back.
Jan 30, 2026
WORLD
Rybakina plots revenge over Sabalenka in Australian Open final
Rybakina plots revenge over Sabalenka in Australian Open fin...
The Kazakh fifth seed, who is targeting a second Grand Slam crown, fought her way into the title match by downing American sixth seed Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6 (9/7) in a 1hr 40min arm-wrestle.
Jan 30, 2026
WORLD
Russian strikes push Ukraine towards catastrophe, says EU
Russian strikes push Ukraine towards catastrophe, says EU
Kallas said that despite US-led talks to end the war in Abu Dhabi Russia was "bombing Ukrainians, trying to bomb and freeze them to surrender".
Jan 30, 2026
Editorial
Households feel strain as LPG shortage hits consumers
Households feel strain as LPG shortage hits consumers
Cooking gas shortages, real or perceived, hit homes first and hardest. Reports may show bright figures, but policymakers must dive deep to perceive the ground realities.
Jan 30, 2026