WORLD
Ukraine civilian deaths in 2025 highest since 2022, UN says
Ukraine civilian deaths in 2025 highest since 2022, UN says
The data comes as US-led diplomatic attempts to end the war have stalled, with Russia last week rejecting a draft plan that would see European countries deploy soldiers in Ukraine once the war ends.
Jan 13, 2026
Editorial
Reviving Democracy from Within
Reviving Democracy from Within
Nepali Congress’s Special General Convention has reaffirmed that internal dissent, generational renewal and principled reform—rather than inertia and fear—are essential to revitalising both the party and Nepal’s democracy.
Jan 13, 2026
SOCIETY
Municipal Energy Plans handed over to two rural municipalities in Mustang
Municipal Energy Plans handed over to two rural municipaliti...
Municipal Energy Plans for Varagung Muktichhetra and Gharapjhong Rural Municipalities were officially handed over in Mustang, strengthening local leadership in clean, affordable, and sustainable energy development.
Jan 12, 2026
Health
TUTH to suspend health insurance program from January 15
TUTH to suspend health insurance program from January 15
In a public notice, TUTH said the decision comes after repeated attempts to resolve discrepancies between the treatment rates set by the Health Insurance Board and those charged by the hospital, noting that its repeated submissions on the issue went unheard
Jan 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Tatopani border crossing closed after massive fire in Khasa area
Tatopani border crossing closed after massive fire in Khasa...
The Chinese authorities have suspended all movement through the crossing, citing heightened security risks. The closure follows a fire that erupted Sunday night in the Chhobin area, which includes the central parts of Nyalam and Khasa, and has not yet been brought under control, said Police Inspecto...
Jan 12, 2026
POLITICS
NC calls CWC meeting amid deepening convention dispute
NC calls CWC meeting amid deepening convention dispute
Nepali Congress has called a CWC meeting for Tuesday amid rising tensions over the Special General Convention.
Jan 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Motorcyclist dies from injuries sustained in Kathmandu road accident
Motorcyclist dies from injuries sustained in Kathmandu road...
The deceased has been identified as Lok Bahadur Sunar, 28, a resident of Ramechhap Municipality–5 who had been living in Jorpati, Kathmandu, according to Naresh Raj Subedi, spokesperson for the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office.
Jan 12, 2026
POLITICS
National Assembly session summoned for January 18
National Assembly session summoned for January 18
President Ramchandra Paudel has summoned a meeting of the National Assembly to be held on January 18, at 11:00 AM at the Federal Parliament Secretariat in Singha Durbar.
Jan 12, 2026
POLITICS
NC to launch National Reawakening Campaign after Special Convention
NC to launch National Reawakening Campaign after Special Con...
The decision was outlined in a contemporary political proposal presented during the closed session of the convention by party General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa.
Jan 12, 2026
POLITICS
Prez Deuba and Acting Prez Khadka assigned to hold talks with Gagan and Bishwakarma
Prez Deuba and Acting Prez Khadka assigned to hold talks wit...
Deuba and Khadka to meet NC General Secretaries Thapa and Sharma to safeguard party unity.
Jan 12, 2026