ECONOMY
NEPSE plummets 17.53 points as turnover backed by Rs 14.56 billion
NEPSE plummets 17.53 points as turnover backed by Rs 14.56 b...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday plunged 17.53 points over a selling pressure, to close at 2,714.05 points.
Jan 29, 2026
POLITICS
NC Vice-Prez Sharma says party ready for Prime Ministerial debate
NC Vice-Prez Sharma says party ready for Prime Ministerial d...
Nepali Congress Vice‑President Bishwrakash Sharma said the party is fully ready for a public debate with its prime ministerial candidate Gagan Thapa amid growing calls for televised debates between contenders including KP Sharma Oli and Balendra Shah.
Jan 29, 2026
SOCIETY
Infant dies after being thrown to ground, father arrested
Infant dies after being thrown to ground, father arrested
According to the District Police Office, Gulmi, preliminary investigation shows that Kumal, who was intoxicated, threw the infant onto the ground, causing death on the spot. The incident came to light after the victim’s elder daughter informed the Hastichaur Police Post.
Jan 29, 2026
WORLD
Indonesia couple caned 140 times for sex outside marriage, alcohol
Indonesia couple caned 140 times for sex outside marriage, a...
Sexual relations between an unmarried couple are strictly outlawed in Aceh, the only place in Indonesia to impose a version of sharia.
Jan 29, 2026
SOCIETY
Rider dies after motorcycle falls into canal
Rider dies after motorcycle falls into canal
Subedi was rescued and rushed to Bharatpur Hospital, where he died in the course of treatment.
Jan 29, 2026
POLITICS
EC seeks clarification from CK Raut, two other candidates and three state bodies
EC seeks clarification from CK Raut, two other candidates an...
The Election Commission (EC) has sought clarification from three election candidates and three state bodies over alleged violations of the Election Code of Conduct, 2082 BS, amid growing scrutiny of campaign-related activities.
Jan 29, 2026
WORLD
US judge blocks Trump admin from detaining refugees in Minnesota
US judge blocks Trump admin from detaining refugees in Minne...
Trump has sent thousands of federal immigration agents to the Democratic state as part of a sweeping crackdown that has sparked outrage over two civilian deaths at the hands of officers.
Jan 29, 2026
SOCIETY
Memorial held at execution site of martyrs Gangalal and Dasharath Chand
Memorial held at execution site of martyrs Gangalal and Dash...
A memorial programme was held at Shobha Bhagwati on Thursday to honour martyrs Gangalal Shrestha and Dasharath Chand, with leaders calling for the protection of democratic rights earned through their sacrifice.
Jan 29, 2026
ECONOMY
TIA resumes operations after three and a half hours as visibility improves
TIA resumes operations after three and a half hours as visib...
The airport had remained shut since around 7:30 after flights were unable to operate due to poor visibility. Flight operations resumed from 11 am, airport authorities said.
Jan 29, 2026
WORLD
Thai military plane crash kills two pilots
Thai military plane crash kills two pilots
The two-seater plane crashed in Chiang Mai province at around 10:20 am (0320 GMT) during a combat search and rescue training mission, the air force said in a statement.
Jan 29, 2026