POLITICS
Balen rallies behind RSP candidates in Ilam, Panchthar (photos)
Balen rallies behind RSP candidates in Ilam, Panchthar (phot...
On Thursday, Balen joined door-to-door campaigns in Ilam Bazaar, meeting RSP candidates Bimal Gadal (Ilam–1) and Gokul Bahadur Rai (Ilam–2), energizing local supporters.
Jan 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Trade deficit swells to Rs 800 billion in six months
Trade deficit swells to Rs 800 billion in six months
Nepal’s annual trade deficit now stands at around Rs 1525 billion, with the country recording trade deficits with more than 100 nations.
Jan 22, 2026
WORLD
Trump to unveil 'Board of Peace' at Davos after Greenland backtrack
Trump to unveil 'Board of Peace' at Davos after Greenland ba...
Trump abruptly announced on Wednesday that he was scrapping tariffs against Europe and ruling out military action to take Greenland from Denmark, partially defusing a crisis which has shaken the meeting of global elites.
Jan 22, 2026
SPORTS
Netherlands beat Nepal by two runs, advance to Super Six
Netherlands beat Nepal by two runs, advance to Super Six
Nepal’s women’s cricket team went down by a narrow two-run margin to the Netherlands in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, suffering a second straight defeat that dented their Super Six hopes.
Jan 22, 2026
POLITICS
Complaints filed against five HoR election candidates
Complaints filed against five HoR election candidates
Election Commission has registered complaints against candidates for the House of Representatives election including Rajiv Khatri, Januka Pathak, Lal Bikram Thapa, former prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, and Resham Chaudhary.
Jan 22, 2026
SOCIETY
IGP Karki orders robust police deployment for March 5 polls
IGP Karki orders robust police deployment for March 5 polls
IGP Dan Bahadur Karki has instructed Nepal Police to implement a robust security plan to ensure the upcoming elections are held in a peaceful, fear-free, and impartial manner.
Jan 22, 2026
WORLD
Bangladesh launches campaigns for first post-Hasina elections
Bangladesh launches campaigns for first post-Hasina election...
Tens of thousands of flag waving supporters of key frontrunner Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) crowded the streets of the northern city of Sylhet, chanting his name.
Jan 22, 2026
POLITICS
Why are female candidates still rare in elections?
Why are female candidates still rare in elections?
Women’s presence in national politics is still weak, and within parties, female members often lack influence. As a result, women make up only 11.35% of all candidates—a small rise from 9.3% in the 2079 BS election.
Jan 22, 2026
SPORTS
Netherlands set 141-run target for Nepal
Netherlands set 141-run target for Nepal
The Netherlands posted 140 for five after opting to bat first at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Kathmandu.
Jan 22, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices drop
Gold, silver prices drop
Compared to Wednesday, the price of gold has dropped by Rs 2,900 per tola and silver by Rs 50 per tola.
Jan 22, 2026