- Saturday, 31 January 2026
Sample ballot papers unveiled; Kathmandu to have the largest
The Election Commission (EC) has made public sample ballot papers for various districts and electoral constituencies in preparation for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives.
Polls give momentum to local economy
As the upcoming House of Representatives elections to be held on March 5, 2026 draws closer, economic activities have started to pick up in various districts of the country.
Birgunj Customs records food imports Worth Rs 11.57 billion in first half of FY 2082/83
According to information officer Uday Singh Bista, the volume of food imports during the review period was slightly lower than in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
High hill, mountainous areas of Koshi and Gandaki likely to receive snowfall
Some areas of the Terai region are foggy now. The Weather Forecasting Division has reported partly cloudy weather in the hilly and mountainous areas of Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces.
Nation
Sample ballot papers unveiled; Kathmandu to have the largest
The Election Commission (EC) has made public sample ballot papers for various districts and electoral constituencies in preparation for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives.
Chhaya Darshan observed in Pashupatinath by performing special puja
Devotees thronged the Pashupatinath area to observe the Chhayan Darshan. They were arranged in queues to witness the Shivalinga, according to Pashupati Area Development Trust information officer Anita Bhatta.
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Changed Congress resolves to change the country: President Thapa
Addressing the election mobilization core committee announcement ceremony organized by Nepali Congress Kathmandu Constituency No. 4 here today, he said that the Congress has changed to change the country. The Congress has moved forward with a new thinking and determination.
Baglung produces orange worth around Rs 270 million
The produce went up this time around with the rise in the farmers' attraction to orange cultivation. Compared to last year, the orange production this year has increased by Rs 4.4 million.
World
U.S. government enters partial shutdown, resolution expected soon
The U.S. government began a partial shutdown on Saturday after Congress failed to approve the 2026 budget before a midnight funding deadline, though disruptions were expected to be limited as the House set to move early next week to ratify a Senate-backed deal.
Business
Baglung produces orange worth around Rs 270 million
The produce went up this time around with the rise in the farmers' attraction to orange cultivation. Compared to last year, the orange production this year has increased by Rs 4.4 million.
Birgunj Customs records food imports Worth Rs 11.57 billion in first half of FY 2082/83
According to information officer Uday Singh Bista, the volume of food imports during the review period was slightly lower than in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Snowfall: Boon to agriculture and animal husbandry
A chyangra rearer, Angyal Gurung of Chhoser, Lomanthang Rural Municipality–1 in Upper Mustang, has moved his livestock to high-altitude sheds following the snowfall.
Rains damage millions of bricks
Due to continuous rainfall over two days, millions of bricks have been damaged in the Banke district. According to the Banke Brick Entreprene
Sports
Bangladesh, Bhutan to play opening match in SAFF Women Championship today
The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-19 Women’s Championship is beginning today at the Pokhara Stadium.
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Interview
Legitimacy, security and fairness are foremost priorities
With preparations under way for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, concerns over security, electoral integrity, political conduct, and the growing influence of money in politics have taken centre stage.
Elections must be conducted fairly
The Election Commission has claimed that 90 per cent of preparations for the House of Representatives election slated for March 5 have been completed, but political uncertainty continues to loom. The recent sp
Society
Baglung produces orange worth around Rs 270 million
The produce went up this time around with the rise in the farmers' attraction to orange cultivation. Compared to last year, the orange production this year has increased by Rs 4.4 million.