ECONOMY
Gen Z protest-hit businesses receive Rs 50m customs waiver for reconstruction
Gen Z protest-hit businesses receive Rs 50m customs waiver f...
Entrepreneurs who suffered losses during the September 8–9 Gen Z movement and violence have utilised around Rs 50 million in customs duty rebates from the government.
Jan 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepali farmers find market as milk prices rise in India
Nepali farmers find market as milk prices rise in India
In previous years, illegal milk imports from India during this season forced Nepali producers either to struggle with sales or process the surplus themselves. This year, however, higher milk prices in India have made Nepali milk competitive, allowing local farmers to sell their products across the b...
Jan 27, 2026
SOCIETY
Former Bharatpur metropolitan engineer faces Rs 68 million corruption case
Former Bharatpur metropolitan engineer faces Rs 68 million c...
CIAA has filed a Rs 68 million corruption case against former Bharatpur Metropolitan City senior engineer Bharat Kumar Acharya and his wife for allegedly amassing illegal assets
Jan 27, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt creating strong legal framework for using green energy: Minister Sinha
Govt creating strong legal framework for using green energy:...
He argued such an arrangement is necessary to achieve the national goal of reducing carbon emissions to zero by 2045.
Jan 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Asian Highway construction project sees 35 per cent progress in two years
Asian Highway construction project sees 35 per cent progress...
Although the 120-kilometer road from Kakadbhitta to Laukahi under the Asian Highway No 2 is to be upgraded, construction activities are now underway only on 95.76 kilometers, he added.
Jan 27, 2026
SOCIETY
Body swap at Provincial Hospital in Lahan comes to light, two detained
Body swap at Provincial Hospital in Lahan comes to light, tw...
Relatives block East–West Highway demanding body
Jan 27, 2026
SOCIETY
Activist Yuvraj Safal arrested for criticizing Rabi Lamichhane case withdrawal
Activist Yuvraj Safal arrested for criticizing Rabi Lamichha...
Activist Yubaraj Safal was arrested after publicly criticizing the Attorney General’s decision to withdraw criminal charges against Rabi Lamichhane, sparking legal and political controversy.
Jan 27, 2026
POLITICS
Binod Chaudhary intensifies election campaign in Nawalparasi
Binod Chaudhary intensifies election campaign in Nawalparasi
Former lawmaker and Nepali Congress candidate Binod Chaudhary has stepped up his election campaign in Nawalparasi by inaugurating a regional contact office and forming a 555-member campaign committee ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives polls.
Jan 27, 2026
SOCIETY
APF Chief Aryal directs personnel not to compromise on polls security
APF Chief Aryal directs personnel not to compromise on polls...
Directing the APF, Nepal officers who are being deployed to its different stations as the chiefs, Aryal asked the officials to ensure an effective security situation by exhibiting the highest level of professionalism, being focused on elections.
Jan 27, 2026
POLITICS
194 polling stations in Dhanusha classified as highly sensitive
194 polling stations in Dhanusha classified as highly sensit...
According to the DAO, out of the 322 polling stations in the district, 194 are classified as highly sensitive, 106 as sensitive and 22 as normal. There are 645 voting centres in the district.
Jan 27, 2026