- Saturday, 24 January 2026
Snowfall returns to lower Mustang after four years
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Since last night, snowfall has been occurring in market areas and rural settlements of Thasang, Gharapjhong, and Varagung Muktichhetra Rural Municipality in Lower Mustang.
Govt accepts grant to upgrade Butwal–Pokhara Highway
Citizens of Syangja have expressed enthusiasm following the government’s announcement that work has begun on improving the Butwal-Pokhara section of the Siddhartha Highway.
Farmers welcome season’s first snowfall in Sudurpashchim hills
Normal life in the hilly regions of Sudurpashchim Province, including Baitadi, has been affected after a snowfall brought transport services to a grinding halt since last night. The Dashrath Chand Highway and the Jaya Prithvi Highway have remained obstructed due to snowfall at Narkholi, Khodape, Shreebhawar, Satbanjh and Dehimandau.
Nepal becomes first South Asian country to sign LEAF Coalition deal
With the signing, Nepal has also become the Asian country to access climate finance from the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance (LEAF) Coalition.
Nation
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Applications for election police reopened for second time in Dhankuta
The District Police Office, Dhankuta, has re-announced applications for the recruitment of election police personnel for the House of Representatives election 2082 (2026).
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Snowfall returns to lower Mustang after four years
Since last night, snowfall has been occurring in market areas and rural settlements of Thasang, Gharapjhong, and Varagung Muktichhetra Rural Municipality in Lower Mustang.
NCP expels seven turncoats
The expelled leaders are Haribol Gajurel and Maheshwor Dahal from Sindhuli; Kul Prasad KC from Dang; Mejar Rai from Udayapur; and Dharmanath Shah, Raj Kumari Shah, and Jiwachha Shah from Siraha.
International Day of Education today
This year, the Day is being observed worldwide under the theme “The Power of Youth in Co-creating Education.”
World
Indonesia landslide kills seven, dozens missing
A landslide killed at least seven people and more than 80 are missing on Indonesia's main island of Java Saturday, a disaster official said.
Business
IPPAN urges political parties to prioritise energy in election manifestos
The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has urged political parties to give special priority to energy-related issues of the private sector in their election manifestos to accelerate the country’s energy development.
Govt accepts grant to upgrade Butwal–Pokhara Highway
Citizens of Syangja have expressed enthusiasm following the government’s announcement that work has begun on improving the Butwal-Pokhara section of the Siddhartha Highway.
The enduring craft of making theki
Dirgha Bahadur Paudel of Mahalaxmi Municipality-4 in Dhankuta is engaged in the theki (traditional wooden vessel) business for a few months during the winter. For the rest of the year, he remains busy w
Gold price crosses Rs. 300,000 per tola
The price of gold in Nepal surged to a historic high on Friday, crossing the eye-popping mark of Rs. 300,000 per tola for the first time, reflecting strong spillover effects from soaring international prices and rising global economic uncertainty.
Sports
Villa seal place in Europa League last 16 as Forest beaten
Aston Villa secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday with a 1-0 win at Fenerbahce, while Nottingham Forest slid to a costly defeat away to Braga. Celtic blew a two
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
Applications for election police reopened for second time in Dhankuta
The District Police Office, Dhankuta, has re-announced applications for the recruitment of election police personnel for the House of Representatives election 2082 (2026).