POLITICS

Balen reaches out to voters of all ages in Jhapa Constituency-5 (photos)

Balen reaches out to voters of all ages in Jhapa Constituency-5 (photos)

Balen has stepped up his campaign by inaugurating a contact office and engaging directly with voters—from children...

Balen has stepped up his campaign by inaugurating a contact office and engaging directly with voters—from children...

Jan 21, 2026

POLITICS

UML youth leader in Damak quits party, joins Balen Shah’s campaign

UML youth leader in Damak quits party, joins Balen Shah’s campaign

In a message shared on social media, Khatiwada stated that he has resigned from his positions, including organized membe...

In a message shared on social media, Khatiwada stated that he has resigned from his positions, including organized membe...

Jan 21, 2026

POLITICS

Four ministers quit without disclosing assets

Four ministers quit without disclosing assets

The former ministers—Ghising (Physical Infrastructure, Transport, Water Resources, Energy and Irrigation, Urban De...

The former ministers—Ghising (Physical Infrastructure, Transport, Water Resources, Energy and Irrigation, Urban De...

Jan 21, 2026

POLITICS

Sharat Singh Bhandari files 10th consecutive candidacy after 44 years of political battles

Sharat Singh Bhandari files 10th consecutive candidacy after 44 years of political battles

Since 2038 BS, Bhandari has been a constant presence in Nepalese elections, making this his 10th run. Of his nine previo...

Since 2038 BS, Bhandari has been a constant presence in Nepalese elections, making this his 10th run. Of his nine previo...

Jan 21, 2026

POLITICS

Local administrations urge submission of licensed weapons ahead of HoR poll

Local administrations urge submission of licensed weapons ahead of HoR poll

For the purpose of making the HoR election scheduled for March 5 peaceful, the district administration urged the people...

For the purpose of making the HoR election scheduled for March 5 peaceful, the district administration urged the people...

Jan 21, 2026

POLITICS

63 percent of candidates under 50, only 6 percent above 65

63 percent of candidates under 50, only 6 percent above 65

The EC stated that out of 3,484 candidates contesting the election, 2,193—or 62.94 percent—are under 50 year...

The EC stated that out of 3,484 candidates contesting the election, 2,193—or 62.94 percent—are under 50 year...

Jan 21, 2026

POLITICS

Rupandehi records highest number of candidacies and Mustang the lowest

Rupandehi records highest number of candidacies and Mustang the lowest

The Election Commission (EC) said that a total of 2,925 candidates have registered to participate in the first-past-the-...

The Election Commission (EC) said that a total of 2,925 candidates have registered to participate in the first-past-the-...

Jan 21, 2026

SOCIETY

TikTok removes over 2.8 million Nepali videos in just three months

TikTok removes over 2.8 million Nepali videos in just three months

The report, which covers data from July to September 2025, outlines TikTok’s ongoing efforts to ensure a safe digi...

The report, which covers data from July to September 2025, outlines TikTok’s ongoing efforts to ensure a safe digi...

Jan 21, 2026

ECONOMY

NRB to mop Rs billion from BFIs for liquidity management

NRB to mop Rs billion from BFIs for liquidity management

The central bank will repay both principal and interest on March 25.

The central bank will repay both principal and interest on March 25.

Jan 21, 2026

WORLD

Trump departs for Davos forum again after switching to new plane: AFP

Trump departs for Davos forum again after switching to new plane: AFP

Trump and his entourage changed planes at Joint Base Andrews just outside Washington and took off again shortly after mi...

Trump and his entourage changed planes at Joint Base Andrews just outside Washington and took off again shortly after mi...

Jan 21, 2026