POLITICS
General Convention grudge spills over into UML ticket distribution
General Convention grudge spills over into UML ticket distri...
The party leadership has sidelined central leaders who backed Ishwar Pokhrel—Oli’s rival for the party chair—while selecting candidates for direct elections.
Jan 19, 2026
POLITICS
Sports Minister Gupta to resign to contest election
Sports Minister Gupta to resign to contest election
Gupta is reportedly contesting from Siraha Constituency-1.
Jan 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Sonam Lhosar being marked today
Sonam Lhosar being marked today
According to the Manjushree calendar, the 2,862nd year starts from today. From today, the horse year enters after completing the snake year. Sonam Lhosar festival is celebrated every year on the occasion of Magh Shukla Pratipada with various programmes.
Jan 19, 2026
POLITICS
BMC Mayor Dahal to resign tomorrow
BMC Mayor Dahal to resign tomorrow
Dahal, who has completed two terms as mayor, announced the move at a press conference and will contest the House of Representatives election from Chitwan Constituency-3 on March 5.
Jan 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Private sector urges political parties to prioritise economic agendas
Private sector urges political parties to prioritise economi...
Amid growing political debate ahead of the polls, the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has called on political leaders to present clear plans and roadmaps for economic reform.
Jan 19, 2026
ECONOMY
IBN to operate One Stop Service Center to facilitate investors of mega projects
IBN to operate One Stop Service Center to facilitate investo...
The IBN’s initiative has come up at a time when Nepal has been struggling to materialize a notable portion of the investment pledged by the investors.
Jan 19, 2026
SOCIETY
EC calls candidates to file nominations with required documents on January 20
EC calls candidates to file nominations with required docume...
As per the election calendar, the candidates of the first past the post electoral system will file nominations on January 20 for the House of Representatives (HoR) election to be held on March 5.
Jan 19, 2026
WORLD
European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreem...
European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations s...
The signing ceremony in Paraguay’s capital, Asuncion, caps more than a quarter-century of torturous negotiations.
Jan 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Bangladesh Medical Education Fair held in Kathmandu
Bangladesh Medical Education Fair held in Kathmandu
Representatives from 20 private medical colleges in Bangladesh participated in the fair, providing information on admissions, academic programs, fees, and student facilities to aspiring students and their guardians, according to a press statement by the BPMCA.
Jan 19, 2026
WORLD
Europe scrambles to respond to Trump tariff threat
Europe scrambles to respond to Trump tariff threat
Trump has made no secret of his desire to seize the vast Arctic island, an autonomous territory of Denmark, since returning to the White House for a second term, and a ramping up of this claim in recent weeks has deeply shaken transatlantic relations.
Jan 19, 2026