SOCIETY
Four arrested in Bhaktapur for attacking police with knife
Four arrested in Bhaktapur for attacking police with knife
Police in Bhaktapur arrested four suspects after a police officer was critically injured in a knife attack during an operation to apprehend individuals linked to motorcycle theft.
Jan 08, 2026
POLITICS
US envoy pays farewell call to President Paudel
US envoy pays farewell call to President Paudel
During the meeting held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, the two discussed matters relating to the Nepal-US ties, mutual interests and concerns, according to the Office of the President.
Jan 08, 2026
WORLD
Trump pulls US out of key climate treaty, science body: White House
Trump pulls US out of key climate treaty, science body: Whit...
Trump, who has thrown the full weight of his domestic policy behind fossil fuels, has openly scorned the scientific consensus that human activity is warming the planet, deriding climate science as a "hoax" at the UN's high-level summit last September.
Jan 08, 2026
SOCIETY
ANNISU-R padlock TU office-bearers’ offices, protest unimplemented fee adjustment
ANNISU-R padlock TU office-bearers’ offices, protest unimple...
On Thursday, the All Nepal National Independent Students Union–Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), affiliated with the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), staged an indefinite padlock at TU, targeting the offices of senior university officials to demand the implementation of a previously agreed fee adjustment...
Jan 08, 2026
POLITICS
NC establishment to call separate youth gathering counter special convention
NC establishment to call separate youth gathering counter sp...
The Deuba-led establishment of Nepali Congress plans separate youth and district chief meetings to counter a special general convention called by Thapa and Sharma, highlighting rising internal party tensions.
Jan 08, 2026
SOCIETY
80,000 NA personnel to be deployed for March 5 poll
80,000 NA personnel to be deployed for March 5 poll
Around 80,000 Nepali Army personnel will be deployed nationwide under an integrated security plan to ensure free, fair, and secure House of Representatives elections on March 5.
Jan 08, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB issues bonds for sixth time in 11 days for liquidity management
NRB issues bonds for sixth time in 11 days for liquidity man...
With this latest issuance, the central bank has floated treasury bills worth Rs 130 billion with a one-year maturity within 11 days. Banks have been invited to submit bids online for the bills.
Jan 08, 2026
POLITICS
Lamichhane–Lingden discuss ensuring fair elections
Lamichhane–Lingden discuss ensuring fair elections
Lingden visited Lamichhane’s residence in Hattigauda to invite him to a tea reception being organized by the RPP on January 11 on the occasion of Prithvi Jayanti. RPP Spokesperson Mohan Shrestha said that Chair Lamichhane expressed his commitment to attend the event.
Jan 08, 2026
SOCIETY
Home Minister holds talks with Hindu leaders, calls for religious harmony and zero toleran...
Home Minister holds talks with Hindu leaders, calls for reli...
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal met Hindu leaders, stressing zero tolerance for religious unrest and calling for unity to counter intolerance and misinformation.
Jan 08, 2026
WORLD
US says to dictate Venezuela decisions, oil sales
US says to dictate Venezuela decisions, oil sales
Trump's assertion of US dominance over the oil-rich South American country comes despite its interim leader Delcy Rodriguez saying there is no foreign power governing Caracas.
Jan 08, 2026