ECONOMY
Investors earn capital gains of Rs 59 billion as NEPSE escalates 35.05 points in a week
Investors earn capital gains of Rs 59 billion as NEPSE escal...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week escalated 35.05 points (1.36 percent) with a positive political development towards the timely conduction of general election scheduled on March 5.
Jan 03, 2026
WORLD
Trump claims Venezuelan President Maduro arrested in ‘major operation’
Trump claims Venezuelan President Maduro arrested in ‘major...
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been arrested and taken out of the country following what he described as a “large-scale operation” by the United States.
Jan 03, 2026
SOCIETY
HoR elections 61 days away: EC determines spending limit for candidates
HoR elections 61 days away: EC determines spending limit for...
According to the Election Commission (EC), candidates from Taplejung, Panchthar, Sankhuwasabha, Solukhumbu, Khotang, Dolakha and Ramechhap districts are permitted to make the highest spending in the elections.
Jan 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepali Army defuse suspicious object in Jhapa
Nepali Army defuse suspicious object in Jhapa
Nepali Army defuses suspicious device in Jhapa linked to election boycott threats.
Jan 03, 2026
SOCIETY
EC authorizes 40 organizations for poll monitoring
EC authorizes 40 organizations for poll monitoring
The Election Commission has authorized 40 national and international organizations to monitor the March 5 House of Representatives elections, aiming to ensure a free, fair, and fear-free polling process.
Jan 03, 2026
WORLD
Explosions rock Venezuela capital amid heightened political tensions
Explosions rock Venezuela capital amid heightened political...
Explosions rocked Venezuela's capital Caracas overnight, triggering power outages and emergency security measures as Venezuela accused the US of military aggression amid sharply escalating tensions.
Jan 03, 2026
POLITICS
EC begins printing voter list for March 5 election
EC begins printing voter list for March 5 election
The formal inauguration of the printing process was carried out on Friday by Acting Chief Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari.
Jan 03, 2026
POLITICS
NC leader Dr Shekhar consults party leaders on current political, organizational challeng...
NC leader Dr Shekhar consults party leaders on current polit...
Senior NC leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala consults party leaders in Kathmandu, focusing on unity, internal reconciliation, and a collective strategy for the upcoming general elections.
Jan 03, 2026
POLITICS
Party cadres’ neglect makes special convention inevitable: NC leader Ghimire
Party cadres’ neglect makes special convention inevitable: N...
Ghimire accused the leadership of authoritarian behavior, citing neglect, mistreatment of members calling for a special convention, and open violations of party statutes.
Jan 03, 2026
POLITICS
HoR Election: EC begins procuring 51 types of election materials
HoR Election: EC begins procuring 51 types of election mater...
The EC has already issued directives to district offices for this purpose. The remaining 14 types of election materials will be procured centrally by the EC and dispatched to polling stations.
Jan 03, 2026