ECONOMY
Palpa cement extends IPO application deadline for locals
Palpa cement extends IPO application deadline for locals
The extension applies to residents of industry-affected areas in West Nawalparasi and mining-affected areas in Palpa, after a public holiday in Lumbini Province fell on the original closing date. Eligible applicants can now submit IPO applications until January 25.
Jan 23, 2026
ECONOMY
Trend of spending foreign devt aid outside govt budgetary system on the rise
Trend of spending foreign devt aid outside govt budgetary sy...
Amounts included in the government's annual budget booklet (Red Book) are considered 'on-budget expenditures', while amounts spent without being included in the Red Book are considered 'off-budget expenditures'.
Jan 23, 2026
ECONOMY
Exports through Birgunj hit Rs 48.1 bn in six months, marking 52 percent growth
Exports through Birgunj hit Rs 48.1 bn in six months, markin...
Compared to the same period last year, this represents a 52 percent increase, translating to an additional Rs 16.43 billion in exports. In the corresponding six months of the previous fiscal year, exports through this key trade gateway totaled Rs 31.67 billion, according to Uday Singh Bista, spokesp...
Jan 23, 2026
ECONOMY
Election season likely to spike fuel consumption by 25 percent
Election season likely to spike fuel consumption by 25 perce...
Just as festive seasons lead to higher fuel usage across the country, elections—marked by extensive travel of political leaders, campaign rallies, and public gatherings—also create a sudden spike in consumption of petroleum products.
Jan 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Country records 5,966 disaster incidents in the last nine months
Country records 5,966 disaster incidents in the last nine mo...
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, most of the disasters during the review period involved incidents of fire outbreaks. A total of 2,692 fire incidents occurred in which 75 people lost their lives while 442 people were injured and 2,996 families were affected...
Jan 23, 2026
POLITICS
Resham Chaudhary moves SC against EC’s decision to bar his candidacy
Resham Chaudhary moves SC against EC’s decision to bar his c...
Chaudhary had filed his nomination for the House of Representatives (HoR) election from Kailali constituency No. 1. On January 22, the Office of the Election Officer decided to reject his candidacy. Seeking to stay that decision and reinstate his nomination, Chaudhary registered a writ petition at t...
Jan 23, 2026
POLITICS
Three ordinances presented in National Assembly
Three ordinances presented in National Assembly
The ordinances tabled by the Home Minister include: 'The Voters List Act, 2073 Amendment Ordinance, 2082', 'The House of Representatives Member Election (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2082' and 'The Nepal Special Service Act (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2082'.
Jan 23, 2026
WORLD
Kamala Harris "outraged" after 5-year-old child detained by US Immigration authorities
Kamala Harris "outraged" after 5-year-old child detained by...
In a post on X, Harris said that the child should be at home with the family and "not used as bait by ICE and held in a Texas detention center."
Jan 23, 2026
POLITICS
New faces challenge experienced leaders in Madhesh
New faces challenge experienced leaders in Madhesh
In the upcoming HoR election on March 5, political parties in Madhesh are working hard to maintain their influence.
Jan 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Over 25,600 water birds recorded in Shuklaphanta National Park, surrounding wetlands
Over 25,600 water birds recorded in Shuklaphanta National Pa...
A total of 25,660 water birds of 82 species were recorded in Shuklaphanta National Park and surrounding wetlands this year, marking an increase of about 3,500 birds from last year.
Jan 23, 2026