SOCIETY
Man arrested with equipment used in illegal international call bypass operation
Man arrested with equipment used in illegal international ca...
Acting on a tip-off, a team deployed by the bureau, with technical support and coordination from Nepal Telecom and Ncell Pvt Ltd, raided Costco Information Technology Pvt Ltd, operated by Salina Rai, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-30, Gyaneshwor. The operation was found to be illegally bypassing intern...
Jan 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Pokhara to face daily five-hour power outage from today
Pokhara to face daily five-hour power outage from today
Chief of the Distribution Centre Jitendra Yadav said the shutdown is necessary for the maintenance and upgrading of the 132 kV busbar at the substation.
Jan 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Unsafe road conditions turn under-construction highway into death trap in Jhapa
Unsafe road conditions turn under-construction highway into...
The public have also complained about the improper placement and maintenance of diversion signs, as well as poor road conditions on the Kakarbhitta–Birtamod section of the highway.
Jan 02, 2026
POLITICS
Gokul Baskota cautions against rise of ‘revenge-driven politics’ in Nepal
Gokul Baskota cautions against rise of ‘revenge-driven polit...
In a social media post, Baskota said politics in the country has increasingly become centered on power, weakening its ideological base and giving rise to such tendencies. He warned that growing political hostility could exceed limits and potentially turn violent.
Jan 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Bagmati records highest share of deposits and loans of BFIs
Bagmati records highest share of deposits and loans of BFIs
According to the Economic Activities Study Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25, published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Thursday, Bagmati Province accounted for 65.8 per cent of total deposits mobilised by BFIs and 59.5 per cent of total loan disbursement as of July 16, 2025.
Jan 02, 2026
POLITICS
62 days to go for polls: EC seeks applications from firms to transport election materials
62 days to go for polls: EC seeks applications from firms to...
Helicopters, trucks, and containers will be used for transporting the election materials. The EC has invited firms and companies operating courier services to register for delivering election-related materials.
Jan 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Dense fog, haze affects normal life in western Terai
Dense fog, haze affects normal life in western Terai
Children, students, daily-wage workers, people from poor backgrounds, helpless and senior citizens have been affected the most due to the chilling cold. People have been forced to confine themselves inside the house.
Jan 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Home Minister Aryal stresses safe structures for reducing earthquake damage
Home Minister Aryal stresses safe structures for reducing ea...
"Earthquake safety should not be limited to programmes that can be completed in a day through activities such as putting up posters and holding formal events. Awareness must be enhanced in schools, hospitals, government offices, industries, and communities," said the Home Minister.
Jan 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Annapurna region sees ‘record-breaking’ tourist arrivals
Annapurna region sees ‘record-breaking’ tourist arrivals
SAARC Visitors Strong, Third-Country Tourists Still Lagging: ACAP
Jan 02, 2026
SOCIETY
SC orders inclusion of persons with disabilities in PR lists
SC orders inclusion of persons with disabilities in PR lists
A bench of Justices Hari Phuyal and Tek Prasad Dhungana issued the order, instructing the Election Commission to ensure that any party that has omitted the names of persons with disabilities corrects its list and resubmits it.
Jan 02, 2026