POLITICS

EC decision invalid, will fight politically and legally: Purna Bahadur Khadka

EC decision invalid, will fight politically and legally: Purna Bahadur Khadka

The Deuba-led Nepali Congress faction has rejected the Election Commission’s recognition of Gagan...

The Deuba-led Nepali Congress faction has rejected the Election Commission’s recognition of Gagan...

Jan 16, 2026

SOCIETY

Temporary police application deadline extended in Kaski, Baglung, Mustang amid low response

Temporary police application deadline extended in Kaski, Baglung, Mustang amid low response

The term of service for election police has been fixed at 40 days. Each personnel will receive Rs 34,776 for the 40-day...

The term of service for election police has been fixed at 40 days. Each personnel will receive Rs 34,776 for the 40-day...

Jan 16, 2026

POLITICS

EC recognizes Gagan Thapa-led faction as official NC

EC recognizes Gagan Thapa-led faction as official NC

Election Commission has officially recognized Gagan Thapa as Nepali Congress president, granting his fac...

Election Commission has officially recognized Gagan Thapa as Nepali Congress president, granting his fac...

Jan 16, 2026

POLITICS

UML set to finalize HoR candidates Saturday

UML set to finalize HoR candidates Saturday

The Secretariat meeting had earlier been mandated by the Central Committee meeting to settle the names ahead of the elec...

The Secretariat meeting had earlier been mandated by the Central Committee meeting to settle the names ahead of the elec...

Jan 16, 2026

POLITICS

NBA objects to govt decision to withdraw case against RSP President Lamichhane

NBA objects to govt decision to withdraw case against RSP President Lamichhane

The Office of the Attorney General withdrew the case against Lamichhane on January 14.

The Office of the Attorney General withdrew the case against Lamichhane on January 14.

Jan 16, 2026

POLITICS

NC factions clash outside EC as battle for legitimacy intensify

NC factions clash outside EC as battle for legitimacy intensify

Rival Nepali Congress factions staged protests outside the Election Commission, each claiming to be the party’s le...

Rival Nepali Congress factions staged protests outside the Election Commission, each claiming to be the party’s le...

Jan 16, 2026

POLITICS

Elections will proceed as planned: NCP Coordinator Dahal

Elections will proceed as planned: NCP Coordinator Dahal

Former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 will go ah...

Former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 will go ah...

Jan 16, 2026

POLITICS

Code of conduct aims to assist political parties in elections: Acting Chief Election Commissioner

Code of conduct aims to assist political parties in elections: Acting Chief Election Commissioner

Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari said the new Election Code of Conduct aims to ens...

Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari said the new Election Code of Conduct aims to ens...

Jan 16, 2026

POLITICS

Minister Ingnam calls for initiating good governance from self

Minister Ingnam calls for initiating good governance from self

Minister Kumar Ingnam said good governance must start with individuals, stressing the need to eliminate corruption and m...

Minister Kumar Ingnam said good governance must start with individuals, stressing the need to eliminate corruption and m...

Jan 16, 2026

WORLD

China, Canada reach 'landmark' deal on tariffs, visas

China, Canada reach 'landmark' deal on tariffs, visas

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on a raft of measures from trade to tourism...

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on a raft of measures from trade to tourism...

Jan 16, 2026