- Friday, 23 January 2026
Akshararambha ritual during Saraswati Puja (Photo Feature)
There is a tradition of initiating young children who have not yet been sent to school into learning by beginning their first letters (Akshararamva) on this auspicious day. Religious belief holds that learning to read and write on this day brings good knowledge.
President Paudel attends 'Basanta Shrawan' ceremony
President Ramchandra Paudel attended the 'Basanta Shrawan' ceremony at Nasal Chowk, Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, Friday morning to mark the occasion of Basanta Panchami.
24-Hour Police vigil removed after bridge comes into operation in Nawalpur
District Police Office said that with the bridge coming into use from Thursday, police have also withdrawn the 24-hour police duty that had been deployed at the site.
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Country records 5,966 disaster cases and 424 casualties in the last nine months
A total of 424 people lost their lives and 1,643 people sustained injuries in such incidents. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, 38 people went missing and 11,535 families were affected in such incidents.
Nation
24-Hour Police vigil removed after bridge comes into operation in Nawalpur
District Police Office said that with the bridge coming into use from Thursday, police have also withdrawn the 24-hour police duty that had been deployed at the site.
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Country records 5,966 disaster cases and 424 casualties in the last nine months
A total of 424 people lost their lives and 1,643 people sustained injuries in such incidents. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, 38 people went missing and 11,535 families were affected in such incidents.
Akshararambha ritual during Saraswati Puja (Photo Feature)
There is a tradition of initiating young children who have not yet been sent to school into learning by beginning their first letters (Akshararamva) on this auspicious day. Religious belief holds that learning to read and write on this day brings good knowledge.
Gold price up by 9,200
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 301,400 per tola today, which was traded at Rs 292,200 per tola on Thursday.
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World
6 killed in police encounter in southern Pakistan
The incident occurred in the provincial capital Karachi's Pak Colony neighborhood when police raided the area on a tip-off about the presence of a nine-member gang, according to a police statement.
Business
Gold price up by 9,200
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 301,400 per tola today, which was traded at Rs 292,200 per tola on Thursday.
Goods worth Rs. 142B exported in first half of 2025/26
Nepal’s export trade witnessed significant growth in the first half of the current fiscal year 2025/26. According to trade statistics released by the Department of Customs, goods worth Rs. 142 billion were exported during the first six months (from mid-July 2025 to mid-January 2026) of the current fiscal year. This represents a 43.76 per cent increase compared to exports during the corresponding period of the last f
Agricultural fair held in Marsyangdi
An agricultural fair and exhibition has been held in Marsyangdi Rural Municipality of Lamjung district. On the occasion of National Agricultural Biodiversity Week 2082, the rural municipality organised the agricultural fair and exhibition on Wednesday on the premises of the Agriculture and Livestock Service Centre in Khudi, Ward No. 3.
Parties agree to build Marsyangdi Hydel after redesign
All political parties in the district have agreed to construct the 50-megawatt Marsyangdi Besi Hydropower Project to be built on the Marsyangdi River. The parties have agreed to allow the construction to proceed as the project will change its location and design. However, some leaders of the Marsyangdi Save Campaign, formed to oppose the project, are still seen opposing it.
Sports
ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier Nepal struggle after back‑to‑back defeats
Nepal women’s national cricket team were expected to show improved batting after their middle‑order collapse cost them the opening match against Thailand at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Kathmandu. However, they failed to deliver on captain Indu
Interview
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
No prospect for changing election schedule
As Nepal prepares to hold elections to the House of Representatives on March 5, the country stands at a decisive political moment. Months of unrest, public frustration over governance, and the emergence of youth-led
Society
24-Hour Police vigil removed after bridge comes into operation in Nawalpur
District Police Office said that with the bridge coming into use from Thursday, police have also withdrawn the 24-hour police duty that had been deployed at the site.