POLITICS
HoR elections: 88 polling stations 'sensitive' in Kavre
HoR elections: 88 polling stations 'sensitive' in Kavre
The District Police Office has stated that 88 polling stations in the district are sensitive, of which 23 are 'highly sensitive'.
Jan 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal increases border screening amid deadly Nipah virus threat
Nepal increases border screening amid deadly Nipah virus thr...
Health ministry has tightened surveillance at airports and border checkpoints and hospitals on high alert after confirmed Nipah virus cases in India’s West Bengal.
Jan 23, 2026
Market
Gold prices surge past Rs 300,000
Gold prices surge past Rs 300,000
The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders’ Association reports that one tola of hallmarked gold is now priced at Rs 3,01,400, and silver at Rs 6,190 per tola.
Jan 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Scuffle, vandalism at Sanothimi Child Correction Centre
Scuffle, vandalism at Sanothimi Child Correction Centre
The scuffle between the two groups in the correction centre turned to an incident of vandalism and arson.
Jan 23, 2026
POLITICS
Jhapa-5 has highest voter count as Oli, Balen compete
Jhapa-5 has highest voter count as Oli, Balen compete
The district has a total of 713,537 voters, including 50,000 newly added voters this time.
Jan 23, 2026
WORLD
Actor Liz Hurley in tears as accuses UK tabloid of 'monstrous' conduct
Actor Liz Hurley in tears as accuses UK tabloid of 'monstrou...
Hurley, 60, the former partner of Hollywood star Hugh Grant, is suing Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL), the publisher of the Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday, over alleged privacy breaches along with Prince Harry and five other high-profile figures.
Jan 23, 2026
POLITICS
41 days to HoR poll: Election symbol to be provided to candidates today
41 days to HoR poll: Election symbol to be provided to candi...
The EC informed that the candidates will be provided with election symbol from 4.00 PM to 7.00 PM today.
Jan 23, 2026
POLITICS
PM inquires on installation of martyrs' statues in parliament building
PM inquires on installation of martyrs' statues in parliamen...
On Thursday, PM Karki had a meeting with ministers and officials from relevant agencies in Singha Durbar to discuss the establishment of the martyrs' statues in the premises of the under-construction parliament building.
Jan 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Rain, snowfall predicted in various provinces, including Karnali and Sudurpaschim
Rain, snowfall predicted in various provinces, including Kar...
This afternoon, it will generally be cloudy in the Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces, while partial clouds are expected in the hilly regions of the remaining provinces.
Jan 23, 2026
POLITICS
From pitch to politics: Cricket personalities enter poll battle
From pitch to politics: Cricket personalities enter poll bat...
Joining them is Sachin Timilsena, a young cricket commentator widely recognized among Nepali youth. The NC has fielded him as a direct candidate from Kathmandu–4. With his popularity built through cricket commentary, Timilsina’s political debut signals a possible expansion of his public...
Jan 23, 2026