ECONOMY
1,200 MW Budhigandaki Project: Investment model worth nearly Rs 400 billion approved
1,200 MW Budhigandaki Project: Investment model worth nearly...
The project is estimated to cost nearly Rs 400 billion. Its base cost stands at USD 2.77 billion, around Rs 374 billion. Under the approved plan, 70 percent of the funding will come from loans and 30 percent from equity. Of the equity portion, the government will hold an 80 percent stake, while the...
Jan 18, 2026
POLITICS
46 days to HoR poll: EC expects code compliance
46 days to HoR poll: EC expects code compliance
The EC had also discussed with the political parties registered for participating in the House of Representatives (HoR) member election-2082 in connection with the implementation of the Election Code of Conduct, 2082.
Jan 18, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex update: USD selling at Rs 145.69
Forex update: USD selling at Rs 145.69
Similarly, the buying rate of one European euro has been fixed at Rs 168.59 and the selling rate at Rs 169.29, the buying rate of one UK pound sterling at Rs 194.51 and the selling rate at Rs 195.31, while the Swiss franc has been fixed at Rs 180.97 for buying and Rs 181.71 for selling.
Jan 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Today’s weather: Chances of snowfall in high hilly and Himalayan areas
Today’s weather: Chances of snowfall in high hilly and Himal...
According to the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, fog or mist is likely to prevail at some places in the Terai region during the afternoon today.
Jan 18, 2026
POLITICS
National Assembly session kicks off today
National Assembly session kicks off today
As the parliament building located at the International Conference Centre in New Baneshwor was vandalized and set ablaze during the Gen Z uprising, preparations have been made to conduct sessions at the Federal Parliament Secretariat in Singha Durbar.
Jan 18, 2026
POLITICS
UML finalizes candidate list for March 5 poll (With candidate names)
UML finalizes candidate list for March 5 poll (With candida...
Party secretary Mahesh Basnet said the Secretariat meeting held on Saturday at the party’s central office in Chyasal, Lalitpur, decided candidate names for all but a few constituencies.
Jan 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Dharahara generates Rs. 45 million in revenue
Dharahara generates Rs. 45 million in revenue
According to Mahesh Rai, chief of the Interim Dharahara Operation and Management Unit, Dharahara generated Rs 44.24 million in revenue during these six months.
Jan 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Editors’ Society honours journalists with Govind Biyogi Journalism Award
Editors’ Society honours journalists with Govind Biyogi Jour...
The awards were instituted in memory of the Society’s founding chair and veteran journalist Govind Biyogi, whose role in strengthening Nepali journalism remains widely acknowledged.
Jan 18, 2026
WORLD
Uganda's Museveni wins seventh term as observers denounce intimidation
Uganda's Museveni wins seventh term as observers denounce in...
Museveni, 81, won 71.65 percent of the vote in Thursday's election, the Electoral Commission said, amid reports of at least 10 deaths and intimidation of the opposition and civil society.
Jan 18, 2026
POLITICS
Dr Shekhar Koirala faction to seek justice through courts against EC ruling
Dr Shekhar Koirala faction to seek justice through courts ag...
Speaking at a meeting with party leaders on Saturday, Dr Koirala said that as his faction remains in opposition, it will seek justice through the courts rather than resorting to street protests.
Jan 18, 2026