WORLD
Uganda opposition leader cut off from communications after polls
Uganda opposition leader cut off from communications after p...
President Yoweri Museveni, 81, looked set to be declared winner and extend his 40-year rule later on Saturday in an election marred by reports of at least 10 deaths under an ongoing internet blackout.
Jan 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Workers receive over Rs 18.34 billion in payouts from SSF since 2019
Workers receive over Rs 18.34 billion in payouts from SSF si...
SSF data show that a total of Rs 18.34 billion has been disbursed to 262,264 contributors from the start of contribution collection in mid-July 2019 to January 13, 2026. The payouts cover various social security schemes, including health, accident, disability, dependent family, and old-age protectio...
Jan 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold price surges Rs 9,400 as silver escalates Rs 865 per tola in a week
Gold price surges Rs 9,400 as silver escalates Rs 865 per to...
The price of gold in the domestic market increased Rs 9,400 per tola (11.6638 grams) last week.
Jan 17, 2026
POLITICS
NC Prez Thapa urges senior leaders of rival faction to play guardian role for party unity
NC Prez Thapa urges senior leaders of rival faction to play...
Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa has urged Sher Bahadur Deuba, Dr Shekhar Koirala and Purna Bahadur Khadka to act as guardians of the party.
Jan 17, 2026
POLITICS
NC's Deuba-faction to move court against EC ruling
NC's Deuba-faction to move court against EC ruling
Sher Bahadur Deuba-led faction of Nepali Congress has decided to move the Supreme Court against the Election Commission’s decision to recognising Gagan Thapa-led faction.
Jan 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Air pollution surges in Nepal amid midwinter chill
Air pollution surges in Nepal amid midwinter chill
With 89 brick kilns in the capital resuming operations in mid-January and more than a thousand outside the valley, pollution levels are expected to climb further.
Jan 17, 2026
SPORTS
Djokovic says 'addiction' to tennis keeps him going at 38
Djokovic says 'addiction' to tennis keeps him going at 38
On the eve of the Australian Open, 38-year-old Novak Djokovic said the “drug-like” adrenaline of competition still fuels his passion, dismissing any immediate thoughts of retirement.
Jan 17, 2026
POLITICS
RPP faces deadlock in Kathmandu as Upreti-Mishra rivalry escalates
RPP faces deadlock in Kathmandu as Upreti-Mishra rivalry esc...
The dispute revolves around Deputy Treasurer Shobhit Upreti and Senior Vice-President Rabindra Mishra, whose rivalry has also complicated candidate selection in other constituencies.
Jan 17, 2026
WORLD
Large crowds expected for 'Hands off Greenland' protests
Large crowds expected for 'Hands off Greenland' protests
Thousands of people have indicated on social media that they intend to take part in marches and rallies organised by Greenlandic associations in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, Odense and the Greenlandic capital Nuuk.
Jan 17, 2026
WORLD
Maduro opponents awaiting release from prison
Maduro opponents awaiting release from prison
Rights NGO Foro Penal said it counted 90 political prisoner releases since January 8, while interim president Delcy Rodriguez reported that 406 people have been freed since December.
Jan 17, 2026