• Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Parties, election candidates mandated for using banking system for economic transactions: Bhandari

Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has said that political parties participating in the upcoming election to the House of Representatives (HoR) and their candidates are mandated to use the banking system for all financial transactions.

Govt attention drawn to make free, fair environment for poll

Rajendra Laxmi Gaire and Gopi Bahadur Sarki Achhami, NA members from the NCP, viewed that the Gen Z movement occurred as the then government could not control corruption and ensure good governance.

National women's football team announced for friendly match

The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has today announced a 23-member Nepali national U-20 women's team for a friendly match against China's Yunnan provincial youth team.

Within a month, another elderly couple murdered in Okhaldhunga

Hardly a month has passed since the murder of an elderly couple at Bhadaure of Chisankhugadhi-6 in the district, another elderly couple were killed in the same locality last night.

Nation

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NC's manifesto to feature good governance and development as priorities

The manifesto of the Nepali Congress (NC) for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections is to feature around the 'Vision-10'.

Parties, election candidates mandated for using banking system for economic transactions: Bhandari

Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has said that political parties participating in the upcoming election to the House of Representatives (HoR) and their candidates are mandated to use the banking system for all financial transactions.

HoR polls: Legislation is main role of MPs, but voters still expect 'development' from them

The Federal Parliament is the supreme body in the country for people's representation and citizen sovereignty. According to the Constitution, generally the members of the House of Representatives and the National Assembly, elected for a fixed term by the citizens, do not have the responsibility to carry out development works.

NA session: Lawmakers demand robust security for fair election

The National Assembly (NA) members have underlined the need for holding the House of Representatives election in a free and fair atmosphere.

World

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Government of Venezuela obeys its people, does not accept external orders — Rodriguez

"The people of Venezuela have a government, and this government obeys the people, we have no other external factor to obey <…>, the people of Venezuela do not accept orders from any external power," Rodriguez stated

India and EU set to announce landmark trade deal

Israel agrees to reopen Rafah only for Gaza pedestrians

World not ready for rise in extreme heat

Winter storm disrupts 11,400 flights

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Business

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Gold price hits Rs 309 thousand per tola

The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association has fixed the price of hallmark gold at Rs 309,000 per tola while the price of silver at Rs 6,870 per tola today.

Nepali businesspersons participate in CMT fair in Germany

Nepali businesspersons participated in the Caravan, Motor and Tourism Fair (CMT) held from January 17 to 25, in Stuttgart, Germany, with the objective of promoting Nepal as an attractive tourism destination in the European market.

Minister Khanal urges shift toward domestic goods consumption

Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal has stressed on the need to shift Nepal’s economy toward consumption of domestically produced goods rather than reliance on imported goods.

Need to emphasize on customs policies to strengthen internal production economy: Minister Khanal

Minister of Finance Rameshore Prasad Khanal said that there is a need to focus on strengthening domestic production while designing the customs policy.

Sports

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National women's football team announced for friendly match

The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has today announced a 23-member Nepali national U-20 women's team for a friendly match against China's Yunnan provincial youth team.

Barcelona top La Liga as Yamal hits stunner

Batting collapse defers Nepal’s World Cup dream

Karate star Erika Gurung clinches silver for Nepal

Interview

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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

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HoR polls: Legislation is main role of MPs, but voters still expect 'development' from them

The Federal Parliament is the supreme body in the country for people's representation and citizen sovereignty. According to the Constitution, generally the members of the House of Representatives and the National Assembly, elected for a fixed term by the citizens, do not have the responsibility to carry out development works.