SOCIETY
APF turns 25 as it evolves from countering insurgency to strengthening national security
APF turns 25 as it evolves from countering insurgency to str...
The APF was born out of necessity during the armed rebellion initiated by the then CPN (Maoist) in 1996. As the insurgency intensified, the Nepal Police struggled to maintain law and order and officers were increasingly targeted by rebels—underscoring the need for a paramilitary force.
Jan 24, 2026
POLITICS
What did RSP Senior Leader Balen say at Myanglungdevi Temple?
What did RSP Senior Leader Balen say at Myanglungdevi Temple...
He was accompanied by RSP candidate Surendra Karki from Tehrathum.
Jan 24, 2026
POLITICS
40 days to HoR elections: Printing of 5 million ballot papers for PR system remaining
40 days to HoR elections: Printing of 5 million ballot paper...
The ballot paper printing started at the Janak Education Material Centre on January 16. Now, five million ballot papers remain to be printed.
Jan 24, 2026
POLITICS
From Panchayat to Republic: Nepal’s evergreen candidates keep running
From Panchayat to Republic: Nepal’s evergreen candidates kee...
Nepal’s upcoming HoR election features several veteran “evergreen” politicians who have contested elections across the Panchayat, multiparty and republican eras.
Jan 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal becomes first South Asian country to sign LEAF Coalition deal
Nepal becomes first South Asian country to sign LEAF Coaliti...
With the signing, Nepal has also become the Asian country to access climate finance from the LEAF Coalition.
Jan 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Sudurpaschim blanketed in first snowfall of the season
Sudurpaschim blanketed in first snowfall of the season
Snowfall has been reported in high-altitude areas including Khodpe, Shreebhawar, Dholyamod, Musyachor, Saatbanjh, and Dehimadau.
Jan 24, 2026
POLITICS
HoR Polls: 72 candidates withdraw their nominations, 8 disqualified
HoR Polls: 72 candidates withdraw their nominations, 8 disqu...
Assistant Spokesperson of the EC, Kul Bahadur GC, said most independent candidates withdrew after realizing they could not manage election expenses or found the election process too demanding.
Jan 24, 2026
ECONOMY
Cabinet decisions: Govt accepts $ 2 million in grant assistance from AIIB
Cabinet decisions: Govt accepts $ 2 million in grant assista...
A cabinet meeting held on Thursday took a decision to this end, Government Spokesperson and Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal shared this at a press meet on Friday.
Jan 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Weather update: Light snowfall, rain likely in high hills and himalayan regions
Weather update: Light snowfall, rain likely in high hills an...
Light rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is occurring at a few places in Sudurpaschim Province, while the rest of the country is experiencing mainly fair weather.
Jan 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Snowfall in Humla disrupts daily life
Snowfall in Humla disrupts daily life
While rainfall is continuing in the lower parts of Humla, snowfall is currently occurring in the upper regions, including Simkot and Namkha. Generally, snowfall follows adequate rainfall in the lower areas of the district.
Jan 24, 2026