- Tuesday, 27 January 2026
PM Karki insists development works should not affect religious belief, cultural heritages
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has laid emphasis that religious belief and cultural heritages should not be affected while carrying out development construction including road infrastructure.
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.
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.
Demand for action after bodies get swapped at hospital morgue
The bodies of Nisa Baniya of Golbazar Municipality–3, Siraha, and 17-year-old Radhika Sah of Karebona, Khadak Municipality–1, Saptari, who were both found dead by hanging on January 24, were brought to the hospital for post-mortem examination.
Nation
194 polling stations in Dhanusha classified as highly sensitive
The District Administration Office, Dhanusha has designated 194 polling stations in the district as highly sensitive.
EC asks clarification from five candidates, including Balen Sah
The Commission said it would seek an explanation from CPN-UML candidate Mahesh Basnet for using a derogatory term, calling Balen “chhaura,” in an insulting remark. Additionally, the Commission stated that it is investigating the Health Volunteers Association for holding a convention without permission after the election code of conduct had come into effect.
Asian Highway construction project sees 35 per cent progress in two years
Around 35 per cent of construction of Kakadbhitta-Laukahi road section of the Asian Highway has been completed in two years. The Highway project is being constructed with the objective of connecting Asian countries through road network.
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Government creating strong legal framework for using green energy: Minister Sinha
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Anil Kumar Sinha, has said that the government is working towards creating a strong legal and policy framework to increase the use of green energy.
World
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
Business
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
Barcelona top La Liga as Yamal hits stunner
Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo on Sunday, thanks to goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha and an acrobatic Lamine Yamal effort. After Real Madrid
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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
EC asks clarification from five candidates, including Balen Sah
The Commission said it would seek an explanation from CPN-UML candidate Mahesh Basnet for using a derogatory term, calling Balen “chhaura,” in an insulting remark. Additionally, the Commission stated that it is investigating the Health Volunteers Association for holding a convention without permission after the election code of conduct had come into effect.