SOCIETY
Large quantity of herbs seized in Surkhet, one arrested
Large quantity of herbs seized in Surkhet, one arrested
Suspecting illegal collection and storage, 65-year-old Bir Singh Nepali was taken into custody for further investigation, the Division Forest Office said.
Jan 07, 2026
POLITICS
NC General Secretaries Gagan and Bishwa Prakash call for special convention, urge delegate...
NC General Secretaries Gagan and Bishwa Prakash call for spe...
They further stressed that a convention automatically becomes operative and must take place within the stipulated time. “We have repeatedly highlighted in party meetings that we are committed to the special convention demanded by the majority of delegates,” Thapa and Sharma said.
Jan 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Yak chew exports via Mechi Customs increases
Yak chew exports via Mechi Customs increases
According to Information Officer Ishwor Kumar Humagain, a total of 275,246 kilograms of Chhurpi, amounting to Rs 485. 2 million were exported during this period (from mid-July to mid-December). This represents a 32 percent increase in volume compared to the same period of the previous FY.
Jan 07, 2026
WORLD
Japan ex-governor sent over 1,000 inappropriate texts, probe finds
Japan ex-governor sent over 1,000 inappropriate texts, probe...
Tatsuji Sugimoto, 63, resigned last month, part way into his second term as governor of Fukui prefecture in central Japan after allegations of serial sexual harassment emerged from a whistleblower system.
Jan 07, 2026
POLITICS
LSP Chair Thakur registers nomination for National Assembly seat
LSP Chair Thakur registers nomination for National Assembly...
The 82-year-old leader submitted his nomination on Thursday at the National Assembly Election Officer’s office in Janakpur, Madhesh Province.
Jan 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt to build West Seti transmission line with private sector, calls for expression of int...
Govt to build West Seti transmission line with private secto...
The transmission line will be built under a public–private partnership (PPP) using the SVP model, with 51 percent investment from the government and 49 percent from the private sector.
Jan 07, 2026
SOCIETY
Five including one minor arrested with brown heroin
Five including one minor arrested with brown heroin
A total of 250 milligrams of brown heroin was recovered from them.
Jan 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt prepares investment modality for 454 MW Kimathanka-Arun Semi-reservoir Hydropower Pro...
Govt prepares investment modality for 454 MW Kimathanka-Arun...
The government has prepared investment modality for 454 MW Kimathanka-Arun Semi-reservoir Hydropower Project that has been planned to develop through injection of domestic capital.
Jan 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Import–export via Korala declines after Tatopani and Rasuwagadhi reopen
Import–export via Korala declines after Tatopani and Rasuwag...
With trade resuming at Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani, the number of cargo containers entering Nepal through the Chinese customs at Korala has dropped. Information Officer Nimendra Singh said only eight to ten cargo containers are currently pending customs clearance at the Korala customs office.
Jan 07, 2026
SOCIETY
From DIG to office assistants, 599 police personnel disciplined for online misconduct
From DIG to office assistants, 599 police personnel discipli...
According to the police, the actions were taken for violating the organization’s social media usage policy, including making derogatory comments against the institution and misusing police uniforms on platforms such as Facebook, X and TikTok.
Jan 07, 2026