SPORTS
Nepal defeats Pakistan in SAFF Futsal Championship
Nepal defeats Pakistan in SAFF Futsal Championship
The match was played at the Nonthaburi Futsal Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Nepal took a commanding 3–0 lead in the first half and added two more goals after the break, while conceding one.
Jan 21, 2026
SOCIETY
US deports 80 Nepalis including those holding student visa in a day
US deports 80 Nepalis including those holding student visa i...
According to the Department of Immigration (DoI), those deported include 79 men and one woman. Officials said the individuals were removed for reasons including lack of valid documents, illegal stay, and violations of US immigration laws.
Jan 21, 2026
WORLD
Russian strikes kill two in Ukraine, say regional authorities
Russian strikes kill two in Ukraine, say regional authoritie...
"A 77-year-old man and a 72-year-old woman were killed. A 53-year-old woman was wounded," said Oleksandr Ganzha, the head of the regional military administration, in a statement posted on Telegram.
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
63 percent of candidates under 50, only 6 percent above 65
63 percent of candidates under 50, only 6 percent above 65
The EC stated that out of 3,484 candidates contesting the election, 2,193—or 62.94 percent—are under 50 years of age.
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
Local administrations urge submission of licensed weapons ahead of HoR poll
Local administrations urge submission of licensed weapons ah...
For the purpose of making the HoR election scheduled for March 5 peaceful, the district administration urged the people for arms submission if they have kept the arms and ammunition with license.
Jan 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Special Court orders Dr Mishra to post Rs 500,000 bail
Special Court orders Dr Mishra to post Rs 500,000 bail
A division bench comprising judges Narayan Prasad Paudel, Dilliratna Shrestha and Bidur Koirala issued the order on Wednesday. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) had filed a corruption case against Dr Mishra, accusing her of irregularities during her tenure as Director...
Jan 21, 2026
WORLD
South Korean ex-PM Han gets 23 years jail for martial law role
South Korean ex-PM Han gets 23 years jail for martial law ro...
The defendant "disregarded his duty and responsibility as prime minister until the very end", said Judge Lee Jin-gwan, of the Seoul Central District Court.
Jan 21, 2026
ECONOMY
Daily turnover declines to Rs 8.92 billion as NEPSE slips 9.43 points
Daily turnover declines to Rs 8.92 billion as NEPSE slips 9....
KATHMANDU, Jan 21: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday declined 9.43 points to close at 2,705.38 points.
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
RSP senior leader Balen meets former Deputy Speaker Rana Magar
RSP senior leader Balen meets former Deputy Speaker Rana Mag...
The meeting took place at Rana Magar’s residence, where Balen expressed his support and commitment to assist her election campaign. The leaders discussed unified strategies for a change-oriented political agenda, good governance, and accountable leadership.
Jan 21, 2026
SOCIETY
KMC lifts restrictions on riverside land, construction permits to resume
KMC lifts restrictions on riverside land, construction permi...
Based on the Supreme Court (SC)’s latest order in a writ of certiorari case in which Kathmandu Metropolitan City was also a defendant, the metropolis issued a public notice on Wednesday clarifying that building permits on private land will no longer be halted and that ongoing construction will...
Jan 21, 2026