WORLD
Historic winter storm kills at least 10 across US
Historic winter storm kills at least 10 across US
As the storm dumped snow, sleet and freezing rain across the wide expanse, officials cautioned that an Arctic air mass behind the system would see temperatures fall dangerously low for days, prolonging disruptions to daily life.
Jan 27, 2026
SPORTS
Sinner races on, 'gross' pie for Keys as heatwave hits Melbourne
Sinner races on, 'gross' pie for Keys as heatwave hits Melbo...
Fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti battled stifling conditions to set up a last-eight showdown with Novak Djokovic and six-time major champion Iga Swiatek progressed in rampant fashion.
Jan 27, 2026
OPINION
Western Unity on a Severe Test
Western Unity on a Severe Test
The deepening rifts between the US and Europe over Ukraine, security and strategic autonomy are fracturing Western unity, reshaping global geopolitics and creating serious challenges for smaller states like Nepal navigating great-power rivalry.
Jan 27, 2026
WORLD
Iran protest toll nears 6,000 dead as Tehran warns US against intervention
Iran protest toll nears 6,000 dead as Tehran warns US agains...
The protests started in late December, driven by economic grievances, but turned into a mass movement against the Islamic republic, with huge street demonstrations for several days from January 8.
Jan 27, 2026
Editorial
Deepfakes and Democracy
Deepfakes and Democracy
As Nepal approaches the March 5 election, the unchecked spread of deepfakes and AI-driven misinformation is eroding public trust, distorting political debate and posing a grave threat to free, fair and credible democratic choice.
Jan 27, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB directs banks to open separate accounts for political parties, candidates during elect...
NRB directs banks to open separate accounts for political pa...
Issuing a notice on Monday, the central bank’s Bank and Financial Institutions Regulation Department said the directive was issued at the request of the Election Commission (EC) of Nepal.
Jan 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Officiating CEC Bhandari urges media to rely on official sources
Officiating CEC Bhandari urges media to rely on official sou...
Addressing an orientation on the “Code of Conduct for the Election to the House of Representatives-2082 BS” organized by Public Service Broadcasting Nepal (PSB) here today, he advised media houses to refrain from disseminating false or misleading content during the election period.
Jan 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Jumla temperature drops to minus 0.71 degree Celsius, daily life paralyzed
Jumla temperature drops to minus 0.71 degree Celsius, daily...
The disruption of water supplies has added woes to the local residents. “It is biting cold, paralyzing daily life in Jumla,” said Sunita Budha of Chandannath municipality. Along with Jumla, cold waves have gripped Mugu, Humla, and Dolpa districts of the upper Karnali.
Jan 26, 2026
WORLD
Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid
Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equip...
The Republican president was commenting on reports that the U.S. had a pulsed energy weapon and said, “The Discombobulator. I’m not allowed to talk about it.”
Jan 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Traffic police conduct surprise checks in Kathmandu Valley, 103 drivers penalised
Traffic police conduct surprise checks in Kathmandu Valley,...
According to traffic police, the checks targeted public vehicles, water tankers, garbage trucks, ambulances and school buses.
Jan 26, 2026