SOCIETY
Number of aquatic migratory birds up in CNP
Number of aquatic migratory birds up in CNP
During the census conducted from January 8 to 10, a total of 62 species were recorded, compared to 55 species last year. This year, seven additional species were identified, including the Tilahari (ibisbill) and several species of eagles.
Jan 17, 2026
POLITICS
Govt, Durga Prasai reach agreement to address 27-point demands
Govt, Durga Prasai reach agreement to address 27-point deman...
The agreement was signed by Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel, coordinator of the government’s negotiation team, and Coordinator of Mahaabhiyan Prasai.
Jan 17, 2026
POLITICS
NC Vice President Sharma vows unity of all sides in NC
NC Vice President Sharma vows unity of all sides in NC
"It's a new beginning that all should work together," he said after the Election Commission gave recognition to the Nepali Congress led by Gagan Thapa, who was elected President from the recent special general convention (SGC). Sharma was elected Vice President from the SGC.
Jan 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Light rain, snowfall likely in high mountainous areas of Karnali and Sudurpaschim province...
Light rain, snowfall likely in high mountainous areas of Kar...
According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, some areas of the Terai region in Koshi, Madhesh and Lumbini provinces are currently experiencing mist and fog.
Jan 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Three killed when a jeep falls into the river bank in Kalikot
Three killed when a jeep falls into the river bank in Kaliko...
They died on the spot when the jeep (Bhe 1 Ja 2898) en route to Salleri on the Seri Pantadi road went reverse and met with the accident.
Jan 17, 2026
POLITICS
NC back to its ideology, values: President Thapa
NC back to its ideology, values: President Thapa
President Thapa made this appeal by issuing a press statement on Friday evening following the Election Commission’s decision to recognize the NC leadership elected by the recent Second Special General Convention (SGC).
Jan 17, 2026
WORLD
Iran protest movement subsides in face of 'brutal' crackdown
Iran protest movement subsides in face of 'brutal' crackdown
The threat of new military action by the United States against the Islamic republic has also appeared to have receded for the time being, with a Saudi official saying Gulf allies have persuaded President Donald Trump to give the Iranian leadership a "chance".
Jan 17, 2026
WORLD
NATO chief's tactic on Trump's Greenland threats? Change topic
NATO chief's tactic on Trump's Greenland threats? Change top...
Facing warnings the crisis could tear the 76-year-old military alliance apart, the former Dutch premier has sought to keep himself and NATO out of the fray.
Jan 17, 2026
SOCIETY
UN Force Commander Shrestha to depart for mission on Jan 17
UN Force Commander Shrestha to depart for mission on Jan 17
Lt Gen Shrestha was appointed to the post by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on December 2, 2025. The appointment marks the first time the Nepali Army has been assigned the position of Force Commander in the UNISFA mission, the statement said.
Jan 17, 2026
WORLD
Why Iran's neighbours fear possible US strikes
Why Iran's neighbours fear possible US strikes
From the Gulf states to Turkey and Pakistan, Iran's neighbours know well the risks that US strikes targeting the Islamic republic would entail, from regional conflagration to waves of migration.
Jan 17, 2026