SOCIETY
Man shot dead in Siraha
Man shot dead in Siraha
Following the incident, an investigation team led by SP Basudev Pathak of the District Police Office, Siraha, was dispatched.
Jan 31, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt struggles to spend capital budget in first half of current FY
Govt struggles to spend capital budget in first half of curr...
As of mid-January, the capital expenditure was just Rs 47.54 billion, when the government’s overall expenditure stood at 46.06 percent of the annual budget, an increase of 10.75 percentage points compared to the same period last fiscal year. Of the total budget of Rs 1.964 trillion for Fiscal...
Jan 31, 2026
WORLD
US Senate rejects vote to avert government shutdown
US Senate rejects vote to avert government shutdown
The failed vote stalled a six-bill spending package that would fund more than three-quarters of the federal government, and a partial shutdown is set to begin after midnight Saturday.
Jan 31, 2026
POLITICS
Rastriya Janamukti Party unveils election manifesto
Rastriya Janamukti Party unveils election manifesto
The manifesto prioritises issues including federalism, the form of governance, industrial development and employment, corruption control as well as education and health.
Jan 31, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal faces risk of wasting 1,200 MW due to slow transmission infrastructure
Nepal faces risk of wasting 1,200 MW due to slow transmissio...
Experts say rapidly rising electricity generation capacity without corresponding expansion of transmission infrastructure has emerged as the biggest challenge in Nepal’s energy sector. If policy uncertainty, tax imbalances, and neglect of domestic industries persist, the risk of large-scale el...
Jan 31, 2026
WORLD
Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba
Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba
The order would primarily put pressure on Mexico, a government that has acted as an oil lifeline for Cuba and has constantly voiced solidarity for the U.S. adversary even as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to build a strong relationship with Trump.
Jan 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Inside Creators Mela, where Nepal’s creators are learning to turn content into careers
Inside Creators Mela, where Nepal’s creators are learning to...
A major highlight of the Kathmandu edition is the Pitch to Success platform, where selected creators will present their business ideas directly to corporate executives, receiving live feedback and mentorship-an approach that underlines the event’s push towards long-term careers rather than qui...
Jan 30, 2026
WORLD
Djokovic 'pushed to the limit' in stunning late-night Sinner upset
Djokovic 'pushed to the limit' in stunning late-night Sinner...
The 38-year-old Serb rolled back the years to battle past two-time reigning champion Sinner 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a 1:32 am finish.
Jan 30, 2026
ECONOMY
Heavy snowfall halts trekking
Heavy snowfall halts trekking
Local administration urges trekkers not to travel unless conditions improve
Jan 30, 2026
POLITICS
President Paudel embarking on official visit to Japan on Feb 1
President Paudel embarking on official visit to Japan on Feb...
He will leave for Japan on a Nepal Airlines plane on February 1 and is visiting Japan at the invitation of the Japanese government on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Nepal-Japan diplomatic relations, said Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai.
Jan 30, 2026