- Sunday, 18 January 2026
Mud-roofed houses vanishing in Humla
The long-standing tradition of mud-roofed houses, built centuries ago across settlements in the Himalayan district of Humla, is gradually disappearing.
Restaurants in residential areas irk locals
The light of the kitchen is dim, however the whistles of pressure cooker and spluttering of the jeera in the frying pan make the atmosphere energetic and lively. Daal, bhaat, and tarkari are ready within a few hours, the classic Nepali meal.
Bangladesh journalists seek protection
Journalists, editors and owners of media outlets in Bangladesh on Saturday demanded that authorities protect them following recent attacks on two leading national dailies by mobs.
2nd National Economic Census from March
The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, has announced that it will conduct the Second National Economic Census 2026, wit
Nation
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Hosti Bridge completes, others unfinished
While more than half a dozen motorable bridges over the Kaligandaki River are still under construction despite exceeding their deadlines, the Hosti Bridge has been completed within one and a half years.
Over half a million saplings distributed in Banke
The practice of planting trees on private land in Banke has increased in recent years. Along with private land, saplings a
Mud-roofed houses vanishing in Humla
The long-standing tradition of mud-roofed houses, built centuries ago across settlements in the Himalayan district of Humla, is gradually disappearing.
Nepal becomes fertile ground for proliferation of political parties
Nepal has witnessed a sharp rise in the number of registered political parties since the restoration of multiparty democracy, particularly after the adoption of federalism and proportional representation.
World
100 plus die in Africa floods
Torrential rains and flooding have killed more than 100 people in South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, and authorities warned that more severe weather was expected across several countries in southern Africa.
Business
2nd National Economic Census from March
The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, has announced that it will conduct the Second National Economic Census 2026, wit
Budhigandaki hydro project heading towards construction phase
The much-talked-about 1,200 MW Budhigandaki reservoir-based hydropower project has begun moving concretely towards the construction phase.
Ranjit pays off sugarcane farming losses with vegetables
After suffering continuous losses in sugarcane farming, Ranjit Gupta of Dhanpalthan Rural Municipality-6 in Morang started commercial vegetable farming. Not only did he start commercial vegetable farming, bu
Foreign investment commitments of over Rs 39 billion in six months
The country has received foreign investment commitments worth Rs 39 billion 236 million 164 thousand from development partners in the first six months of the current fiscal year.
Sports
Skipper Paudel hopeful of making Nepal proud at T20 World Cup
With a positive mindset, Nepal are heading into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February. Nepal men’s national team captain Rohit
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Interview
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
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
Society
73 senior citizens receive free eye treatment in Parbat
A total of 574 people were provided with eye check-up service in the free eye check-up camp conducted in Kushma. Seventy-three of them were found to have cataract problems.