POLITICS
Balen’s Press Coordinator Bajagain likely to contest HoR polls from Lalitpur–1
Balen’s Press Coordinator Bajagain likely to contest HoR pol...
“Since 1991, leaders from outside the constituency have repeatedly won elections here, often without a deep understanding of local problems,” Bajagain said. “I want to contribute to my own soil.”
Jan 14, 2026
WORLD
Iran ex-empress urges security forces to join protesters
Iran ex-empress urges security forces to join protesters
Farah Pahlavi, 87, echoing calls made by her son, the former crown prince Reza Pahlavi, said she believed "light will triumph over darkness" despite a crackdown by authorities that activists fear has left hundreds dead.
Jan 14, 2026
POLITICS
Half of polling stations in Madhesh deemed sensitive
Half of polling stations in Madhesh deemed sensitive
The assessment emerged from a series of province-level security coordination meetings held by the MoHA across the country. The final meeting, held in Madhesh Province on Tuesday, brought the nationwide review process to a close.
Jan 14, 2026
POLITICS
NC Special General Convention: Election for new leadership today
NC Special General Convention: Election for new leadership t...
The election committee formed under the Nepali Congress special general convention has set the time for candidate nominations until 9:15 PM today.
Jan 14, 2026
SOCIETY
Finland, UNDP join hands to promote home-grown school meals in Nepal
Finland, UNDP join hands to promote home-grown school meals...
The new funding will expand the Home-Grown School Feeding initiative under the Government of Nepal’s Mid-Day School Meals Programme to 427 schools across 10 municipalities in Bajura, Surkhet, and Baitadi districts.
Jan 14, 2026
POLITICS
Will Balen Shah contest HoR election from Jhapa-5?
Will Balen Shah contest HoR election from Jhapa-5?
While there has been debate over whether he would choose a constituency within Kathmandu or contest from his home district Mahottari, a new development has recently emerged: Balen may run from Jhapa Constituency No. 5.
Jan 14, 2026
WORLD
Trump urges Iranians to oust regime, says 'help' on its way
Trump urges Iranians to oust regime, says 'help' on its way
"Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING - TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
Jan 14, 2026
OPINION
Caretaker Governments and the Future of Fair Elections
Caretaker Governments and the Future of Fair Elections
Nepal’s repeated reliance on caretaker governments during political crises highlights a growing debate over whether a constitutionally mandated, non-partisan interim administration is necessary to ensure free and fair elections or whether it undermines democratic accountability.
Jan 14, 2026
Editorial
Nepal’s Demographic Advantage at Risk
Nepal’s Demographic Advantage at Risk
Nepal risks squandering its demographic advantage as widespread youth unemployment and low labour force participation turn a young population into an economic burden rather than a driver of growth.
Jan 14, 2026
POLITICS
NC rival factions forge path to unity, but Deuba question looms large
NC rival factions forge path to unity, but Deuba question lo...
Leaders familiar with the developments said the two sides are likely to strike a deal and avert an imminent party split if they can agree on the role and position Deuba should hold until the regular general convention scheduled for May.
Jan 14, 2026