- Sunday, 11 January 2026
Contribution of ancestors important in unification of the country: President Poudel
In a message today on the occasion of Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity Day, he has said that Prithvi Narayan Shah built the modern Nepal nation and established national independence and a common identity for the Nepalis. His divine teachings are equally popular and relevant today.
Nepal’s exhibition infrastructure insufficient and outdated
Exhibitions are globally recognised as powerful platforms for trade promotion, innovation, business networking and tourism. However, in Nepal, the absence of well-equipped exhibition and convention centres has emerged as a major structural bottleneck, limiting not only business growth but also the country’s potential in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism. Despite the growing number of trade fairs, product expos and international forums organised by the private sector, the country still relies almost entirely on a single, government-owned venue, the Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall, whose deteriorating condition and limited capacity have become a major obstacle to exhibitions, conventions and MICE tourism.
National Unity Day promotes social harmony: Vice President Yadav
Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has highlighted the importance of resolving to eliminate all forms of discrimination, hostility, and intolerance, advocating for equal opportunity, social justice, and cultural respect as the core principles of our lives.
Two killed in road accident
The accident involved a head-on collision between a tractor and a motorcycle at Kuyapani in Parshuram Municipality-9 of the district. The motorcycle rider, 27-year-old Naveen Saud and pillion rider, 35-year-old Man Jagri of ward no. 12 in the same municipality, died in the accident, according to District Police Chief Barun Bahadur Singh.
Nation
Gold price up by 2.800
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 270, 600 per tola today, which was traded at Rs 267,800 per tola on Friday.
National Unity Day promotes social harmony: Vice President Yadav
Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has highlighted the importance of resolving to eliminate all forms of discrimination, hostility, and intolerance, advocating for equal opportunity, social justice, and cultural respect as the core principles of our lives.
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President Paudel pays tributes to nation builder Prithvi Narayan Shah
He paid tributes by laying a wreath at his statue in front of the west gate of Singha Durbar amidst a function held this morning to mark the Prithivi Jayanti or National Day.
HoR Election; 53 days to go: Social networking platforms under the purview of code of conduct
The Election Commission has brought activities in the social networking platforms under the purview of the code of conduct with the aim of making the March 5 election to the House of Representatives free and fair.
World
Israeli strikes kill 13 in Gaza
Israeli strikes across Gaza have killed at least 13 people, according to health officials, as U.S. President Donald Trump was expected to announce his Board of Peace to oversee the fragile ceasefire.
Business
Gold price up by 2.800
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 270, 600 per tola today, which was traded at Rs 267,800 per tola on Friday.
Nepal records Rs. 1.53 trillion life-cycle deficit, NTA study finds
Nepal faces a significant imbalance between labour income and consumption, with the country recording a total life-cycle deficit of Rs. 1,527,219 million in Fiscal Year 2021/22, according to the country’s first National Transfer Account (NTA) estimates. The National Transfer Accounts estimates for fiscal year 2021/22 focusing on lifetime deficit analysis made public by National Statistics Office (NSO) on Friday clearly demonstrate the economic implications of demographic change.
Humla’s honey sales hit Rs. 45 million
Honey sales in the Himalayan district of Humla have reached Rs. 45 million this year, with a total production of 22,500 kg and already largely sold. According to Chudamani Panta, chief of the Agriculture Development Office in the district, farmers across the district produced 22.5 tonnes of honey in the last fiscal year 2024/25 and earned approximately Rs. 45 million by selling most of it. Honey in Humla is sold at around Rs. 2,000 per kg.
As FMTC stops purchase, Banke farmers selling rice at low prices
Although 160,000 tonnes of paddy was produced in Banke this year, the Food Management and Trading Company Limited (FMTC), Nepalgunj, purchased only 20,000 quintals from farmers. The company has stopped procurement after purchasing 20,294 quintals, slightly exceeding its fixed quota of 20,000 quintals. According to the Agricultural Knowledge Centre, Banke, a total of 1.6 million quintals of paddy were produced in the district this year.
Sports
Morocco joins Senegal in Africa Cup semifinals
Brahim Díaz scored again and host Morocco joined Senegal in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Cameroon. Díaz extended his Moroccan record by scoring in a fifth straight game at the tournament when he ushered in with his groin Ayoub El Kaabi's header from a corner in the 27th minute. Díaz ran to the corner and shrugged as if to say he didn't know how he scored again.
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
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Society
Gold price up by 2.800
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 270, 600 per tola today, which was traded at Rs 267,800 per tola on Friday.