- Monday, 19 January 2026
Tamang community celebrates Sonam Lhosar (Photo Feature)
According to the Manjushree calendar, the 2,862nd year starts from today. From today, the horse year enters after completing the snake year. Sonam Lhosar festival is celebrated every year on the occasion of Magh Shukla Pratipada with various programmes.
PM Karki extends best wishes on Sonam Lhosar
In a message issued today, the Prime Minister said, “I extend my heartfelt best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Sonam Lhosar–286, Ta Lho (Year of the Horse), the national cultural festival of indigenous communities, including the Tamang people of the mountain and hilly regions.”
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Govt, health workers ink five-point pact, hunger strike withdrawn
The ministry also agreed to ensure salaries and allowances as per prior agreements for all categories of health workers—including nursing, laboratory, dental and general medical staff—working in private and community health institutions.
UML will contest election: Chair Oli
Leader Oli arrived in his home town, Jhapa, today in the context of the upcoming election to the House of Representatives (HoR) scheduled for March 5. He said, “Country’s peace and security should be in good condition, we will take part in the election under any other context.”
Nation
Govt, health workers ink five-point pact, hunger strike withdrawn
The ministry also agreed to ensure salaries and allowances as per prior agreements for all categories of health workers—including nursing, laboratory, dental and general medical staff—working in private and community health institutions.
8.917 million ballot papers printed so far
According to details provided by the commission ,11.913million ballot papers remain to be printed. The Commission has already packed ballot papers equivalent to 20,830 boxes, while it still needs to pack ballots equivalent to 14,420 boxes.
UML will contest election: Chair Oli
Leader Oli arrived in his home town, Jhapa, today in the context of the upcoming election to the House of Representatives (HoR) scheduled for March 5. He said, “Country’s peace and security should be in good condition, we will take part in the election under any other context.”
Resignation spree on the eve of candidacy filing for direct election
Former Chief Minister of Madhes Province, Satish Kumar Singh, has resigned from the post of province assembly member effective from today itself.
World
High-speed train collision in Spain kills at least 39
At least 39 people have died in a train collision in southern Spain and dozens more have been injured in the country's worst rail crash in more than a decade, according to Spain's Civil Guard.
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Business
Paddy production projected to fall by 4.20 percent this year
According to the Ministry’s Information Officer, Mahananda Joshi, the estimated rice production this year stands at 5,705,126 metric tons, down from 5,955,476 metric tons last year, representing a decline of 4.20 percent.
Mechi Customs Office exports cardamom worth Rs 7.2 billion
The Office shared that 3.46 million kilograms of cardamom worth Rs 7.2 billion were exported during the review period.
Raw material dearth delays Mungling–Malekhu road
Road construction under the Nagdhunga–Mungling Road Project (Western Section) has been affected due to a shortage of construction materials, raising concerns about the timel
Speakers urge energy self-reliance on Independent Power Producers' Day
Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has said that the country’s development is not possible without adequate energy, as energy self-reliance is directly linked to economic independence and national security.
Sports
Real overcome Bernabeu boost to record Arbeloa's first win
Angry Real Madrid fans jeered their own team before they went on to beat Levante 2-0 in La Liga on Saturday to record new coach Alvaro Arbeloa's first win at the helm.
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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
Japanese film festival on Jan 23, entry free
The two-day show will be held at the Rastriya Nachghar where five Japanese films, two on January 23 (Friday) and three on January 24 (Saturday), will be screened.