- Friday, 2 January 2026
Fruit imports up 20% to Rs. 8.57B in five months
The import of fruits increased significantly during the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025/26. According to trade statistics of the Departm
Patan or Khopasi: Araniko's birthplace debate
Since our school days, we have read about the national luminary Araniko in textbooks. However, unlike other well-known personalities, we do not learn about his surname or detailed birthplace.
Can Junk Food Tax Improve Health?
A familiar scene unfolds at dawn in almost all bus parks in Nepal. As the shopkeepers first open their shutters, they start quickly display the packets of instant noodles and sugary drinks across the counters. For com
Haze prevailing in Terai; Light rain and snowfall likely in high mountainous area
With the partial influence of western winds continuing across the country, most parts of the Terai region will experience haze and fog, while some provinces will have partly cloudy weather this afternoon, the Meteorological Forecasting Division stated.
Nation
Haze prevailing in Terai; Light rain and snowfall likely in high mountainous area
With the partial influence of western winds continuing across the country, most parts of the Terai region will experience haze and fog, while some provinces will have partly cloudy weather this afternoon, the Meteorological Forecasting Division stated.
Russian Foreign Minister congratulates newly-appointed Foreign Minister Sharma
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has extended congratulations to Foreign Minister of Nepal Bala Nanda Sharma on his appointment.
62 days to go for polls: EC seeks applications from firms for transporting election materials
The Election Commission (EC) has urged the concerned side for transporting most essential election related materials for the upcoming March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) elections.
Janaki Rural Municipality birthing centre building in limbo
A birthing centre building in Janaki Rural Municipality–5 of Banke district has been halted due to the negligence of the construction company. The delay has raised serious concerns about access to maternal health services in the area.
World
Greece, Cyprus welcome 2026 without bang
Greece and Cyprus welcomed 2026 by turning down the volume.
Business
NOC reduces fuel prices, cooking gas unchanged
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has slashed the prices of petroleum products. A meeting of NOC’s Board of Directors held on Wednesday evening decided to reduce the prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene and aviation fuel, effective from Thursday.
Cardamom area grows, output falls
The area under cardamom cultivation has increased in Taplejung district this year, even as overall production has declined, according to official data. Cardamom, the district’s main cash crop
Bhedetar crowded with Indian tourists
Bhedetar in Dhankuta district was packed with Indian tourists during the New Year celebrations. Indian visitors began arriving from December 31, and the crowd swelled further on Thursday (January 1).
Fruit imports up 20% to Rs. 8.57B in five months
The import of fruits increased significantly during the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025/26. According to trade statistics of the Departm
Sports
Amateur Rahul defends Surya Nepal Central Open title
Amateur golfer Rahul Bishwakarma successfully defended his Surya Nepal Central Open crown, the opening event of the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2025–26, at the par-72 Gokarna Forest Golf Resort on Thursday.
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Interview
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
Federalism key to stability, prosperity: CM Yadav
In Madhes Province, widely regarded as the cradle of federalism in Nepal, public attention has focused on the government formed under the leadership of the Nepali Congress (NC). The current administration fa
Society
Preserve cultural identity: PM Karki
During the meeting with a delegation of Nepal Magar Association, PM Karki viewed preservation of original culture, customs and traditions and building knowledge on it to new generation is essential to protect identity.