SOCIETY
KMC lifts restrictions on riverside land, construction permits to resume
KMC lifts restrictions on riverside land, construction permi...
Based on the Supreme Court (SC)’s latest order in a writ of certiorari case in which Kathmandu Metropolitan City was also a defendant, the metropolis issued a public notice on Wednesday clarifying that building permits on private land will no longer be halted and that ongoing construction will...
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
HoR election: 43 days to go for voting
HoR election: 43 days to go for voting
As per the election schedule, complaints, if any, can be lodged against the candidates fighting the direct election today.
Jan 21, 2026
ECONOMY
Outstanding public debt exceeds 2800 billion
Outstanding public debt exceeds 2800 billion
At the beginning of the current fiscal year (17 July 2025), the total public debt was Rs 2674 billion 40 million, which increased by Rs 132 billion 340 million by the end of Poush (14 January 2026), reaching Rs 2806 billion 390 million.
Jan 21, 2026
Market
Mahindra launches electric origin SUVs in Chitwan
Mahindra launches electric origin SUVs in Chitwan
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According to the press release issued by the company, the launch event was held at Hotel Siraichuli, Bharatpur, Chitwan, attended by key dignitaries including Chiranjibi Subedi, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chitwan; Cabinet Shrestha, Chairman of Agni Group; and Chaitanya Kagalka...
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
Complaints against candidates can be filed until 3pm today
Complaints against candidates can be filed until 3pm today
According to the information received by the EC, a total of 3,486 candidates-3,089 men, 396 women and one from third gender- had registered their nominations in 165 constituencies across the country by yesterday.
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
Sharat Singh Bhandari files 10th consecutive candidacy after 44 years of political battles
Sharat Singh Bhandari files 10th consecutive candidacy after...
Since 2038 BS, Bhandari has been a constant presence in Nepalese elections, making this his 10th run. Of his nine previous contests, he has emerged victorious six times and lost three.
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
UML youth leader in Damak quits party, joins Balen Shah’s campaign
UML youth leader in Damak quits party, joins Balen Shah’s ca...
In a message shared on social media, Khatiwada stated that he has resigned from his positions, including organized membership in the party.
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
Balen reaches out to voters of all ages in Jhapa Constituency-5 (photos)
Balen reaches out to voters of all ages in Jhapa Constituenc...
Balen has stepped up his campaign by inaugurating a contact office and engaging directly with voters—from children to senior citizens—signaling an energetic push to connect across generations.
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
Four ministers quit without disclosing assets
Four ministers quit without disclosing assets
The former ministers—Ghising (Physical Infrastructure, Transport, Water Resources, Energy and Irrigation, Urban Development), Pun (Education and Science and Technology), Kharel (Communications and Information Technology), and Gupta (Youth and Sports)—stepped down without revealing...
Jan 21, 2026
WORLD
Trump says UN should continue, but Board of Peace "might" replace UN
Trump says UN should continue, but Board of Peace "might" re...
In his address that lasted for nearly two hours at the White House press briefing to mark the first anniversary of his second term, Trump repeatedly criticized the United Nations as being ineffective in ending wars, adding that it should continue to exist because "the potential is so great."
Jan 21, 2026