- Saturday, 10 January 2026
Cooperation between democratic forces need of today: UML Chair Oli
Chairperson of the CPN (UML) KP Sharma Oli said that there is a need for extensive discussion, minimal understanding, and cooperation between the supporters of the constitution and democratic forces, as the country's democracy is in crisis.
Construction of bridge at Sidhaniyaghat accelerated ahead of end of June deadline
Work is underway at a rapid pace on the under-construction concrete bridge at Sidhaniyaghat on the Rapti River, connecting Duduwa Rural Municipality of Banke and Rapti Sonari Rural Municipality along the Postal Highway, with the goal of completing it within the current fiscal year 2082/83.
UML's second central committee meeting begins
This is the second full meeting of the central committee elected from the party's 11th National General Congress. At the beginning of the meeting, Chair KP Sharma Oli will address the current political developments, the role played by the party, the general election and its preparations, shared central member Surya Thapa.
Congress to shut down all offices across country on January 11
The Nepali Congress (NC) has passed a condolence resolution expressing deep sorrow over the death of senior journalist and former minister Homnath Dahal.
Nation
Cooperation between democratic forces need of today: UML Chair Oli
Chairperson of the CPN (UML) KP Sharma Oli said that there is a need for extensive discussion, minimal understanding, and cooperation between the supporters of the constitution and democratic forces, as the country's democracy is in crisis.
20.27 percent population below poverty line, Sudurpaschim poorest province
According to the Small Area Estimation of Poverty-2023, an assessment of monetary poverty in municipalities and districts, by the National Statistics Office, 18.34 percent of the population in urban areas and 24.66 percent in rural areas are below the poverty line.
Construction of bridge at Sidhaniyaghat accelerated ahead of end of June deadline
Work is underway at a rapid pace on the under-construction concrete bridge at Sidhaniyaghat on the Rapti River, connecting Duduwa Rural Municipality of Banke and Rapti Sonari Rural Municipality along the Postal Highway, with the goal of completing it within the current fiscal year 2082/83.
UML's second central committee meeting begins
This is the second full meeting of the central committee elected from the party's 11th National General Congress. At the beginning of the meeting, Chair KP Sharma Oli will address the current political developments, the role played by the party, the general election and its preparations, shared central member Surya Thapa.
World
Israeli strikes kill 13 in Gaza
Israeli strikes across Gaza have killed at least 13 people, according to health officials, as U.S. President Donald Trump was expected to announce his Board of Peace to oversee the fragile ceasefire.
Business
Cold snap boosts heater, clothing business
An extreme cold spell since the start of this winter has sharply increased the sale of heaters, geysers, blankets, and other warm clothing in Nepalgunj, local traders said. As cold weather set in earlier tha
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Remittance inflows continue to grow, forex reserves swell further
Remittance inflows to Nepal rose by 35.6 per cent to Rs. 870.31 billion in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, compared with an increase of just 4.7 per cent in the same period of the previous year.
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BoP in surplus; remittance inflows, foreign exchange reserves increase
Releasing the Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal based on five month data ending mid-December, the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) stated that the external sector of the nation's economy remained in a comfort position but the revenue collection, budget spending and credit expansion stood weak.
Bus service to Humla begins, vehicle fare becomes cheap
Dharma Raj Rokaya of Simkot said that bus service has forced the bolero jeep operators to slash fare as the fare in bus is comparatively reasonable. One would have to pay as much as Rs. 10,000 to bolero for travel from Simkot to Nepalgunj, but the bus fare now is only Rs. 5,500, almost half of the bolero.
Sports
Indo-Nepal T-20 cricket championship to take place next month
Bhadrapur Cricket Club is hosting the championship which features participation of eight teams, four each from Nepal and India.
Interview
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
Misuse of social media, AI is major challenge for us
The Election Commission (EC) is in the final stage of preparation for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026. Recently, the election commissioners have been engaging in discuss
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Society
Cooperation between democratic forces need of today: UML Chair Oli
Chairperson of the CPN (UML) KP Sharma Oli said that there is a need for extensive discussion, minimal understanding, and cooperation between the supporters of the constitution and democratic forces, as the country's democracy is in crisis.