- Thursday, 8 January 2026
80,000 army personnel to be mobilized in upcoming HoR elections
The Nepali Army (NA) has geared up its preparation to mobilize 80,000 army personnel in the run-up to the House of Representatives (HoR) elections to be held on coming March 5.
Call for recruitment of 139,000 Election Police personnel
Nepal Police has called for applications from those interested and eligible to be recruited as Election Police personnel for the upcoming March 5 House of Representatives elections. The Police Headquarters issued a notice today, calling applications for a total of 133,980 positions.
Eight Nepali writers joining Kalinga LitFest in India
Eight writers from Nepal are participating in the Kalinga Literary Festival-2026 to be held in the Indian state of Odisha from January 8 to 11. Nepali billionaire Binod Chaudhary will participate in the festival as an honoured guest and speaker.
Netanyahu seeks calm after bus tragedy
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged calm after a bus driver ran over and killed a teenage boy Tuesday night during a protest in Jerusalem against a law seeking to draft the ultra-Orthodox community into Israel's military.
Nation
80,000 army personnel to be mobilized in upcoming HoR elections
The Nepali Army (NA) has geared up its preparation to mobilize 80,000 army personnel in the run-up to the House of Representatives (HoR) elections to be held on coming March 5.
Shankharapur road accident: Death toll reaches five
The death toll in the road accident that took place on the road at Jaharsinghpaua in Shankharapur Municipality-3, Kathmandu, has reached five.
Call for recruitment of 139,000 Election Police personnel
Nepal Police has called for applications from those interested and eligible to be recruited as Election Police personnel for the upcoming March 5 House of Representatives elections. The Police Headquarters issued a notice today, calling applications for a total of 133,980 positions.
Extreme cold slows East-West Highway expansion work
The entire Tarai area is now under the grip of severe cold, affecting not only normal life but also development activities. The bad weather has also impacted the expansion of the East-West Highway, with construction activities slowing down.
World
Denmark, Greenland ask for talks with Rubio
Denmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island, a Danish territory.
Business
Migrant Indians enjoy monopoly in idol business
According to government statistics, around 1,500 Nepalis leave the country every day due to lack of employment opportunities. In contrast, Indian citizens who enter Nepal through the open border earn more than Rs. 100,000 after working for three months and then return to their country. Whether it is the Phulghoda used in the Siruwa Fair during the New Year or the clay idols used in Bishwakarma Puja and Saraswati Puja, Indians co
Hotel business thrives in Morang hill station of Ramite
Over the past two years, 18 small and large hotels have come into operation in Ramite, in northern Morang. Located 22 km north of Kishan Chowk i
Investment modality ready for 454 MW Kimathanka Arun Hydro Project
An investment modality has been prepared to construct the 454 MW Kimathanka Arun Semi-Reservoir Hydropower Project using domestic capital. The project, identified at Bhotkhola Rural
No work at home, Rishidevs head to India
Mechanisation in agriculture has stripped the minority Rishidev (Musahar) community of its traditional livelihoods, forcing many families into poverty and migration.
Sports
Joshi to run for World Marathon Challenge
US based Nepali-origin Bal Joshi is going to take part in ‘World Marathon Challenge’ which is to be conducted in the continent for seven days.
Interview
We seek solutions within framework of federal democratic republic
The Election Commission (EC) is preparing to conduct the House of Representatives elections on March 5, 2026. The polls have been announced by the government in accordance with the mandate of the Gen Z move
Misuse of social media, AI is major challenge for us
The Election Commission (EC) is in the final stage of preparation for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026. Recently, the election commissioners have been engaging in discuss
Society
Fourth International Yam Festival in Bahundangi
A two-day International Yam Festival is going to be organized in Bahundangi Bazaar of Mechinagar Municipality-4 on the occasion of Maghe Sankranti from January 14 to 15.