ECONOMY

Second economic census to begin from March 15, data from 18 sectors to be collected

Second economic census to begin from March 15, data from 18 sectors to be collected

The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) announced that the nationwide census will run until mid-July, under the slogan &l...

The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) announced that the nationwide census will run until mid-July, under the slogan &l...

Jan 06, 2026

POLITICS

Nearly three dozen NC CWC members press Dr Shekhar to help resolve general convention dispute

Nearly three dozen NC CWC members press Dr Shekhar to help resolve general convention dispute

Thirty Nepali Congress central committee members met senior leader Dr Shekhar Koirala in Kathmandu, urging him to help d...

Thirty Nepali Congress central committee members met senior leader Dr Shekhar Koirala in Kathmandu, urging him to help d...

Jan 06, 2026

SOCIETY

Wild elephant found dead in Jhapa

Wild elephant found dead in Jhapa

The elephant was found dead at a farm of a local Lal Bahadur Rasaili, said Deputy Superintendent of Police at the Distri...

The elephant was found dead at a farm of a local Lal Bahadur Rasaili, said Deputy Superintendent of Police at the Distri...

Jan 06, 2026

POLITICS

Former minister Umesh Yadav joins JSP-Nepal

Former minister Umesh Yadav joins JSP-Nepal

Former Irrigation Minister Umesh Yadav has left the NCP to join the Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, adding...

Former Irrigation Minister Umesh Yadav has left the NCP to join the Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, adding...

Jan 06, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices rise

Gold, silver prices rise

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold rose sharply by Rs 3,...

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold rose sharply by Rs 3,...

Jan 06, 2026

SOCIETY

Schools shut in Kanchanpur due to excessive cold

Schools shut in Kanchanpur due to excessive cold

Normal life in the district is affected following the biting cold. 

Normal life in the district is affected following the biting cold. 

Jan 06, 2026

SOCIETY

Offensive religious comments on TikTok sparks tension across Madhesh

Offensive religious comments on TikTok sparks tension across Madhesh

A TikTok video containing offensive religious remarks has triggered widespread unrest across Madhesh, prompting curfews,...

A TikTok video containing offensive religious remarks has triggered widespread unrest across Madhesh, prompting curfews,...

Jan 06, 2026

POLITICS

NC leaders shut door on special convention, call to focus on March poll

NC leaders shut door on special convention, call to focus on March poll

While some leaders, including General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma, continue to push for a sp...

While some leaders, including General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma, continue to push for a sp...

Jan 06, 2026

SOCIETY

Curfew hours extended until 1:00 PM in Birgunj

Curfew hours extended until 1:00 PM in Birgunj

Chief District Officer Bhola Dahal said efforts are underway to resolve the disputes. The curfew was issued to maintain...

Chief District Officer Bhola Dahal said efforts are underway to resolve the disputes. The curfew was issued to maintain...

Jan 06, 2026

ECONOMY

Rs 2.56 billion invested in startups in Koshi Province

Rs 2.56 billion invested in startups in Koshi Province

The entrepreneurs from 21 to 70 years of age were engaged in startups, it is said.  Of the total investment, the vo...

The entrepreneurs from 21 to 70 years of age were engaged in startups, it is said.  Of the total investment, the vo...

Jan 06, 2026