WORLD
Japan urges China to drop 'unacceptable' new export controls
Japan urges China to drop 'unacceptable' new export controls
The Chinese commerce ministry said Tuesday that authorities have "hereby decided to strengthen export controls on dual-use items to Japan", effective immediately.
Jan 07, 2026
SOCIETY, Health
Thapathali Maternity Hospital begins seven-test health screening for newborns
Thapathali Maternity Hospital begins seven-test health scree...
The service, known as Neonatal Screening, was introduced in late 2024. Under the programme, a small blood sample is collected from a newborn’s heel, placed on special paper using a standard technique, and tested for genetic and congenital disorders, according to neonatal specialist Dr Prajwal...
Jan 07, 2026
SOCIETY
Media and Democracy: Kamal Dev Bhattarai’s latest book hits the stands
Media and Democracy: Kamal Dev Bhattarai’s latest book hits...
Media and Democracy offers a timely look at Nepal’s rapidly changing media landscape, shaped by technology, digital platforms, and evolving news consumption patterns. Through his collected essays, Bhattarai explores the media’s crucial role in strengthening democracy, holding power accou...
Jan 07, 2026
WORLD
Colombian guerrillas fleeing Venezuela after US strike: officer
Colombian guerrillas fleeing Venezuela after US strike: offi...
Bogota has long suspected that leaders of powerful groups such as the National Liberation Army (ELN), which controls cocaine trafficking routes along the border, and factions of the now defunct FARC guerrilla army, live in Venezuela.
Jan 07, 2026
SOCIETY
Impact of Gen Z Movement: Lack of digital archives hampers case file retrieval
Impact of Gen Z Movement: Lack of digital archives hampers c...
According to the SC, more than 10,000 of the burned files have since been reconstructed, while efforts to retrieve the remaining documents are still underway.
Jan 07, 2026
WORLD
New Venezuela leader says 'no foreign power' running country
New Venezuela leader says 'no foreign power' running country
Rodriguez, who was vice president under toppled leader Nicolas Maduro, has given mixed signals about how much she is prepared to cooperate with Trump, at times sounding conciliatory, at others defiant.
Jan 07, 2026
SOCIETY
DoCSCP slaps two firms with Rs 250,000
DoCSCP slaps two firms with Rs 250,000
Manjushree Plastic Industries in Changunarayan, Bhaktapur, was fined Rs 200,000, while Shree Polythene and Plastic Industry Pvt Ltd in Kathmandu was fined Rs 50,000 for regulatory violations.
Jan 07, 2026
POLITICS
No decision yet on whether to enter politics: Minister Kharel
No decision yet on whether to enter politics: Minister Khare...
Minister Kharel—who also serves as the government spokesperson—said that although he has received proposals from various political parties as the election approaches, he remains undecided about joining politics at this stage.
Jan 07, 2026
SOCIETY
Home Ministry issues ten-point circular to all DAOs
Home Ministry issues ten-point circular to all DAOs
The circular has been sent in the wake of some incidents that have disturbed religious and social harmony in some districts of Tarai and Madhesh.
Jan 07, 2026
POLITICS
No alliance in elections: Coordinator Dahal
No alliance in elections: Coordinator Dahal
He made this remark while addressing media persons after the Central Consultative Committee meeting held at the party headquarters, Parisdanda, on Tuesday.
Jan 07, 2026