POLITICS
Four ministers appointed to hold elections enter poll race
Four ministers appointed to hold elections enter poll race
The ministers, who had joined the interim government with a stated commitment to conduct elections, have now resigned and filed their candidacies—either under party banners or as independents—marking a clear shift from caretaker roles to active political contestation.
Jan 20, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices hit record high
Gold, silver prices hit record high
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders’ Association, the price of hallmarked gold reached Rs 284,700 per tola today, up from Rs 282,000 per tola on Monday.
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
NC withdraws ticket for Khatiwada in Okhaldhunga
NC withdraws ticket for Khatiwada in Okhaldhunga
Kumar Luitel, who has been active in support of the party’s special convention faction, has been awarded the ticket by the NC parliamentary board.
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
NC President Thapa to contest election from Sarlahi-4
NC President Thapa to contest election from Sarlahi-4
Thapa had previously won three consecutive elections from Kathmandu-4.
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
Former Minister Mahabir Pun registers candidacy from Myagdi
Former Minister Mahabir Pun registers candidacy from Myagdi
As part of his plan to contest the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, he submitted his resignation, which has been accepted.
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
Purna Bahadur Khadka announces not to contest election
Purna Bahadur Khadka announces not to contest election
Khadka, who had received a sole recommendation to contest from Surkhet-1, said he plans to travel across the country for campaign promotion.
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
After 34 years, Dadeldhura to elect a new representative in Deuba’s absence
After 34 years, Dadeldhura to elect a new representative in...
The question on everyone’s mind is: who will fill the vacuum left by Deuba’s exit?
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
Minister Mahabir Pun resigns
Minister Mahabir Pun resigns
However, he is reportedly preparing to contest the election from Myagdi.
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
Candidate nominations today: EC warns against showiness during nomination filing
Candidate nominations today: EC warns against showiness duri...
The EC said the preliminary list of candidates will be published between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on the same day.
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
Shekhar Koirala to contest election from Morang Constituency-6
Shekhar Koirala to contest election from Morang Constituency...
Along with Koirala, the NC has finalized candidates for all six constituencies in Morang. Morang NC Secretary Modraj Ghimire said the party has completed candidate selection across the district.
Jan 20, 2026