Editorial
High Enthusiasm, Higher Responsibility
High Enthusiasm, Higher Responsibility
The enthusiastic participation seen in the election process must be matched by firm neutrality, strict enforcement of the code of conduct and decisive state action to ensure a free, fair and violence-free poll.
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
NC embraces generational change, sidelines senior leaders in ticket distribution
NC embraces generational change, sidelines senior leaders in...
The Nepali Congress, under new president Gagan Thapa, has sidelined several senior leaders in ticket distribution for the March 5 elections, signalling a decisive generational shift toward younger leadership.
Jan 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Prioritize domestic cement over imported bitumen: Chief Minister Baniya
Prioritize domestic cement over imported bitumen: Chief Mini...
Emphasizing sustainable development and a self-reliant economy, Chief Minister Baniya said the use of domestic raw materials is essential. He also expressed the Bagmati Province government’s commitment to work in coordination with the cement industry and give priority to such program in the up...
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
Journalist Rishi Dhamala files candidacy from Rautahat-4
Journalist Rishi Dhamala files candidacy from Rautahat-4
Journalist Rishi Dhamala has officially filed his candidacy for the upcoming House of Representatives election from Rautahat constituency-4.
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
EC to airlift ballot papers to Himalayan districts, delivery by February third week
EC to airlift ballot papers to Himalayan districts, delivery...
The EC said helicopter transportation is necessary due to the difficult geography and snowfall in these districts.
Jan 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Tatopani border point to resume operations from Jan 25
Tatopani border point to resume operations from Jan 25
According to the Tatopani Customs Office, imports could not resume as the fire, which started late Saturday night, has yet to be fully brought under control.
Jan 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Microfinance institutions allowed to use customer protection fund for clients affected by...
Microfinance institutions allowed to use customer protection...
Issuing a circular on Friday, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) stated that the fund may be spent only on support for the families of clients affected by natural disasters or accidents, clients’ education and capacity development, and school-level education, health, and nutrition programs for clients&rs...
Jan 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Himalayan Bullion to issue IPO worth Rs 125 million
Himalayan Bullion to issue IPO worth Rs 125 million
The company plans to issue 1.25 million ordinary shares with a face value of Rs 100 per share, amounting to a total of Rs 125 million. Jyoti Capital has been appointed as the issue and sales manager for the IPO.
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
Sasmit Pokharel files candidacy from Kathmandu-5
Sasmit Pokharel files candidacy from Kathmandu-5
“The information claiming that our candidacy was not registered in Kathmandu- 5 is false. Our candidacy has been registered, and the election campaign has already begun. Thank you all,” Pokharel said after filing his candidacy.
Jan 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal Telecom cancels controversial new billing system tender amid diplomatic concerns
Nepal Telecom cancels controversial new billing system tende...
Nepal Telecom has been facing recurring disruptions in data and postpaid mobile services due to problems in its existing billing system.
Jan 20, 2026