POLITICS
Kathmandu Constituency-5 has largest number of independent candidates for electoral race
Kathmandu Constituency-5 has largest number of independent c...
A total of 21 independent candidates have filed their candidacy for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5.
Jan 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Two nabbed with over 121 kg hashish
Two nabbed with over 121 kg hashish
Sanu Khanchha, 21, of Kailash Rural Municipality-5 and auto rickshaw driver Ghan Shyam Bal Lama were nabbed with 121.466 kilograms of hashish.
Jan 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Suryakunda Hydropower to open second phase of IPO from Feb 1
Suryakunda Hydropower to open second phase of IPO from Feb 1
The company is moving ahead with the public issue after completing share allotment for local residents and Nepalis working abroad. In this phase, Suryakunda will offer 572,431 ordinary shares to the general public at a face value of Rs 100 per share, amounting to Rs 57.24 million.
Jan 22, 2026
SOCIETY
163 complaints lodged at Press Council Nepal in six months
163 complaints lodged at Press Council Nepal in six months
PCN stated that 163 complaints have been registered until the end of Poush (mid-January) in the FY 2025/26.
Jan 22, 2026
POLITICS
Karki-led Gen Z probe commission given additional 20 days to submit its report
Karki-led Gen Z probe commission given additional 20 days to...
The government has extended the deadline of the commission probing losses during the September 8–9 Gen Z movement by 20 days, Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal confirmed.
Jan 22, 2026
POLITICS
EC rejects Resham Chaudhary’s candidacy
EC rejects Resham Chaudhary’s candidacy
Election Commission has rejected the candidacy of Nagarik Unmukti Party Nepal leader Resham Lal Chaudhary from Kailali–1, citing his life sentence conviction as a legal bar despite a presidential pardon.
Jan 22, 2026
POLITICS
EC asks Koshi CM Hikmat Karki to clarify alleged poll code breach
EC asks Koshi CM Hikmat Karki to clarify alleged poll code b...
The EC has directed Karki to submit a written explanation within three days. The notice was issued after he participated in the nomination filing of CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli from Jhapa-5.
Jan 22, 2026
POLITICS
Women’s representation low in Gandaki Province
Women’s representation low in Gandaki Province
Women’s representation among candidates remains low in Gandaki Province for the March 5 HoR elections, with most constituencies fielding only one or no female candidates.
Jan 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Three people killed in separate accidents
Three people killed in separate accidents
Three people have died in separate incidents that took place in three districts today.
Jan 22, 2026
SOCIETY
UNRC-Nepal Hanaa Singer-Hamdy awarded the Recognition Award 2025
UNRC-Nepal Hanaa Singer-Hamdy awarded the Recognition Award...
The Ambassadors Club Nepal honored UN Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer-Hamdy with its inaugural ‘Recognition Award 2025’ for her outstanding leadership and contributions to Nepal’s development.
Jan 22, 2026