SOCIETY
Parliamentary Committee passes Film Bill
Parliamentary Committee passes Film Bill
The committee meeting held at Singha Durbar on Monday discussed and endorsed the draft report of the Film Bill, 2081. According to the agenda, the committee’s report on the bill will be presented at the National Assembly meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
Jan 26, 2026
ECONOMY
Business entities demand lifting ceiling of cash transactions over Rs 500,000
Business entities demand lifting ceiling of cash transaction...
The private sector has said the government’s decision to cap cash transactions at Rs 500,000 has caused concern for them. They said the provision has created operational difficulties for the business community.
Jan 26, 2026
ECONOMY
Bhujung Hydropower IPO opens for general public from today
Bhujung Hydropower IPO opens for general public from today
The company has allocated shares worth Rs 83 million, equivalent to 830,000 units, for the general public. Investors can apply for a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 50,000 units at a face value of Rs 100 per share until January 29.
Jan 26, 2026
SOCIETY
EC tightens measures to curb misuse of social media
EC tightens measures to curb misuse of social media
Although the images circulated without clear details regarding when and where they were taken, social media users have continued to express opinions both in support of and against the incident. Beyond the unauthorized use of foreign vehicles, visuals of sloganeering aimed at defaming candidates duri...
Jan 26, 2026
POLITICS
Complaint filed with EC over Balen Shah’s remarks against Oli
Complaint filed with EC over Balen Shah’s remarks against Ol...
According to the complaint, Shah used terms such as “murderer of 76 children,” “terrorist,” and “one who burns the country” without any evidence or court ruling, amounting to serious, baseless and criminal allegations.
Jan 26, 2026
POLITICS
Seven former ministers file candidacies from Mahottari
Seven former ministers file candidacies from Mahottari
Girajraj Mani Pokhrel, former Minister for Health and Population, is contesting from Mahottari-1 on behalf of the Nepali Communist Party. He faces tough competition from CPN-UML’s former lawmaker Laxmi Mahato and Nepali Congress candidate Mukesh Kafle in the constituency.
Jan 26, 2026
ECONOMY
Daily turnover hits an impressive Rs 16.35 billion as market corrects by 3.07 points
Daily turnover hits an impressive Rs 16.35 billion as market...
Daily turnover at the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) jumped to Rs 16.35 billion on Monday, with the country’s secondary market responding positively to the upcoming election.
Jan 26, 2026
WORLD
US security agreement for Ukraine is ‘100% ready’ to be signed, Zelenskyy says
US security agreement for Ukraine is ‘100% ready’ to be sign...
Speaking to journalists in Vilnius during a visit to Lithuania, Zelenskyy said Ukraine is waiting for its partners to set a signing date, after which the document would go to the U.S. Congress and Ukrainian parliament for ratification.
Jan 26, 2026
POLITICS
NC begins preparing election manifesto
NC begins preparing election manifesto
Party president Gagan Thapa left for his constituency Sarlahi–4 on Sunday (January 25), from where he is contesting the election. After returning from Sarlahi, work will move forward to finalise the manifesto draft, according to Thapa’s expert adviser Pratap Poudel.
Jan 26, 2026
POLITICS
Complaint filed against Harka Sampang over use of children in election campaign
Complaint filed against Harka Sampang over use of children i...
A complaint has been filed against Shram Sanskriti Party chairman Harka Sampang, accusing him of using children in his election campaign.
Jan 26, 2026