POLITICS
Independent leaders ask Balen to return lauro election symbol
Independent leaders ask Balen to return lauro election symbo...
Independent activists have warned Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah to return the ‘Lauro’ election symbol within a week, accusing him of handing it to the RSP and turning it into a political bargaining tool.
Jan 08, 2026
WORLD
US withdrawal from UN climate treaty 'regrettable': EU's Hoekstra
US withdrawal from UN climate treaty 'regrettable': EU's Hoe...
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States would withdraw from dozens of global organisations and treaties, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Jan 08, 2026
POLITICS
NC calls emergency CWEC meeting after Deuba-Koirala meeting
NC calls emergency CWEC meeting after Deuba-Koirala meeting
On Wednesday, the proponents of the special convention held a press conference announcing the gathering. That evening, the two general secretaries issued a joint statement publicly urging party members to participate in the convention.
Jan 08, 2026
Market
Eco Justice Initiatives form Women Climate Champions Group in Bethanchowk
Eco Justice Initiatives form Women Climate Champions Group i...
The 22-member group is led by Vice Chair of Bethanchowk Rural Municipality Tara Rana Timilsina. It comprises elected ward representatives, government school teachers, a legal expert serving on the Judicial Committee, the president of the School Management Committee, and representatives from local st...
Jan 08, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE inches up 4.59 points, daily turnover reaches Rs 4.9 billion
NEPSE inches up 4.59 points, daily turnover reaches Rs 4.9 b...
Among the traded sub-indices, finance, investment, microfinance, mutual fund, trading and others recorded gains, supporting the overall market performance.
Jan 08, 2026
SOCIETY
Four arrested in Bhaktapur for attacking police with knife
Four arrested in Bhaktapur for attacking police with knife
Police in Bhaktapur arrested four suspects after a police officer was critically injured in a knife attack during an operation to apprehend individuals linked to motorcycle theft.
Jan 08, 2026
POLITICS
US envoy pays farewell call to President Paudel
US envoy pays farewell call to President Paudel
During the meeting held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, the two discussed matters relating to the Nepal-US ties, mutual interests and concerns, according to the Office of the President.
Jan 08, 2026
WORLD
Trump pulls US out of key climate treaty, science body: White House
Trump pulls US out of key climate treaty, science body: Whit...
Trump, who has thrown the full weight of his domestic policy behind fossil fuels, has openly scorned the scientific consensus that human activity is warming the planet, deriding climate science as a "hoax" at the UN's high-level summit last September.
Jan 08, 2026
SOCIETY
ANNISU-R padlock TU office-bearers’ offices, protest unimplemented fee adjustment
ANNISU-R padlock TU office-bearers’ offices, protest unimple...
On Thursday, the All Nepal National Independent Students Union–Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), affiliated with the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), staged an indefinite padlock at TU, targeting the offices of senior university officials to demand the implementation of a previously agreed fee adjustment...
Jan 08, 2026
POLITICS
NC establishment to call separate youth gathering counter special convention
NC establishment to call separate youth gathering counter sp...
The Deuba-led establishment of Nepali Congress plans separate youth and district chief meetings to counter a special general convention called by Thapa and Sharma, highlighting rising internal party tensions.
Jan 08, 2026