Health
Nepal: Anxiety, depression surge among children as doctors warn of growing crisis
Nepal: Anxiety, depression surge among children as doctors w...
Rising cases of anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders among children and adolescents are pushing more young people to hospitals, with doctors warning that changing family structures, social pressures, and delayed intervention are deepening Nepal’s mental health crisis.
Jan 17, 2026
SOCIETY
CIAA challenges Special Court order in Rs 8.36bn PRIA corruption case
CIAA challenges Special Court order in Rs 8.36bn PRIA corrup...
The CIAA has moved the Supreme Court seeking the annulment of Special Court orders that granted nominal bail and regular attendance to defendants in the Rs 8.36 billion PRIA corruption case, arguing the decisions undermine justice and weaken prosecution.
Jan 17, 2026
POLITICS
NC urges those siding with rival faction to return to party
NC urges those siding with rival faction to return to party
The NC Central Working Committee meeting, chaired by party President Gagan Thapa, made this call on Saturday.
Jan 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Media persons should be represented in the future government: Minister Kharel
Media persons should be represented in the future government...
Minister Jagadish Kharel called for media personnel to have representation in the future government, highlighting journalists’ expertise and urging their active role in supporting the March 5 elections.
Jan 17, 2026
POLITICS
Bid to withdraw cases against Lamichhane may hit all money laundering, organized crime cas...
Bid to withdraw cases against Lamichhane may hit all money l...
The government’s move to withdraw money laundering and organised crime cases against Rabi Lamichhane has alarmed legal experts, who warn that a person-centric approach could weaken similar prosecutions nationwide and pose a serious threat to the rule of law.
Jan 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal limits cash transactions above Rs 500,000 to curb money laundering
Nepal limits cash transactions above Rs 500,000 to curb mone...
Cash payments exceeding Rs 500,000 are no longer allowed, as the government pushes to strengthen financial transparency and clamp down on money laundering.
Jan 17, 2026
WORLD
NASA prepares to rollout Artemis II rocket
NASA prepares to rollout Artemis II rocket
NASA is set to roll out Artemis II mission, a 10-day crewed flight planned for February that will take astronauts around the Moon and back to Earth.
Jan 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Former President Yadav underscores the need to safeguard constitution
Former President Yadav underscores the need to safeguard con...
Former President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav hailed Nepal’s constitution as one of the best in the world, urging its protection.
Jan 17, 2026
POLITICS
Sujata Koirala accepts Gagan Thapa’s leadership
Sujata Koirala accepts Gagan Thapa’s leadership
Nepali Congress leader Sujata Koirala has accepted Gagan Thapa’s leadership of the party, calling the change a reflection of the people’s and youth’s aspirations.
Jan 17, 2026
POLITICS
NC CWC unveils six-point roadmap after EC recognition
NC CWC unveils six-point roadmap after EC recognition
Nepali Congress Central Working Committee on Saturday announced six key decisions aimed at strengthening unity, reconnecting inactive members, and preparing the party for upcoming elections.
Jan 17, 2026