POLITICS
33 days to HoR elections: EC active for code of conduct enforcement; 21 explanations sough...
33 days to HoR elections: EC active for code of conduct enfo...
In a bid to make the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5 free, fair, transparent and credible, the Election Code of Conduct, 2082 BS has been put into force.
Jan 31, 2026
SPORTS
SAFF U-19 commencing in Pokhara Stadium today, final match on February 7
SAFF U-19 commencing in Pokhara Stadium today, final match o...
The opening match will be played between Bangladesh and Bhutan at 12:00 noon. Likewise, host Nepal will face India in the second match of the day, scheduled to kick off at 3:00 PM.
Jan 31, 2026
WORLD
ASEAN does not recognize Myanmar's elections, which military-backed party claims to have w...
ASEAN does not recognize Myanmar's elections, which military...
ASEAN’s non-recognition of the elections in Myanmar, which a military-backed party claimed to have won, is a major blow to efforts by the country’s military rulers to gain international recognition.
Jan 31, 2026
SOCIETY
Man shot dead in Siraha
Man shot dead in Siraha
Following the incident, an investigation team led by SP Basudev Pathak of the District Police Office, Siraha, was dispatched.
Jan 31, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt struggles to spend capital budget in first half of current FY
Govt struggles to spend capital budget in first half of curr...
As of mid-January, the capital expenditure was just Rs 47.54 billion, when the government’s overall expenditure stood at 46.06 percent of the annual budget, an increase of 10.75 percentage points compared to the same period last fiscal year. Of the total budget of Rs 1.964 trillion for Fiscal...
Jan 31, 2026
WORLD
US Senate rejects vote to avert government shutdown
US Senate rejects vote to avert government shutdown
The failed vote stalled a six-bill spending package that would fund more than three-quarters of the federal government, and a partial shutdown is set to begin after midnight Saturday.
Jan 31, 2026
POLITICS
Rastriya Janamukti Party unveils election manifesto
Rastriya Janamukti Party unveils election manifesto
The manifesto prioritises issues including federalism, the form of governance, industrial development and employment, corruption control as well as education and health.
Jan 31, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal faces risk of wasting 1,200 MW due to slow transmission infrastructure
Nepal faces risk of wasting 1,200 MW due to slow transmissio...
Experts say rapidly rising electricity generation capacity without corresponding expansion of transmission infrastructure has emerged as the biggest challenge in Nepal’s energy sector. If policy uncertainty, tax imbalances, and neglect of domestic industries persist, the risk of large-scale el...
Jan 31, 2026
WORLD
Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba
Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba
The order would primarily put pressure on Mexico, a government that has acted as an oil lifeline for Cuba and has constantly voiced solidarity for the U.S. adversary even as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to build a strong relationship with Trump.
Jan 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Inside Creators Mela, where Nepal’s creators are learning to turn content into careers
Inside Creators Mela, where Nepal’s creators are learning to...
A major highlight of the Kathmandu edition is the Pitch to Success platform, where selected creators will present their business ideas directly to corporate executives, receiving live feedback and mentorship-an approach that underlines the event’s push towards long-term careers rather than qui...
Jan 30, 2026