- Sunday, 18 January 2026
Mud-roofed houses vanishing in Humla
The long-standing tradition of mud-roofed houses, built centuries ago across settlements in the Himalayan district of Humla, is gradually disappearing.
Restaurants in residential areas irk locals
The light of the kitchen is dim, however the whistles of pressure cooker and spluttering of the jeera in the frying pan make the atmosphere energetic and lively. Daal, bhaat, and tarkari are ready within a few hours, the classic Nepali meal.
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Today's weather: Snowfall likely in high hill and mountainous areas of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces
There will be partial clouds in the hilly and mountainous areas of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces, as well as in Gandaki Province, while the rest of the areas will have clear weather. There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall in one or two locations in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces.
Bangladesh journalists seek protection
Journalists, editors and owners of media outlets in Bangladesh on Saturday demanded that authorities protect them following recent attacks on two leading national dailies by mobs.
Nation
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One person killed, another injured in motorcycle accident
The incident took place on Saturday evening at Kachuawa Bridge, along the Gaur–Gangapipra road, involving a motorcycle with the registration number (BR30AE 5138). Mintu Paswan, hailing from Mahnapur-6, Pipraadhi District, Bihar State, India, lost his life in the crash. The other individual who sustained serious injuries, Ramesh Paswan, is also from the same village, as reported by Bishnu Pradeep Basnyal, Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Rautahat.
Gold price continues to rise
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 277,800 per tola today, which was traded at Rs 277,200 per tola on Friday.
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Thailand faces a target of 123 runs to clinch victory
The match took place at Tribhuvan University Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur, where Nepal, having lost the toss and being asked to bat first, managed to score 122 runs before being bowled out in their allotted 20 overs.
46 days to go for HoR elections: EC hopeful of compliance with code of conduct
The EC had also held a discussion with the political parties registered for participating in the House of Representatives (HoR) member election-2082 in connection with the implementation of Election Code of Conduct, 2082.
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World
100 plus die in Africa floods
Torrential rains and flooding have killed more than 100 people in South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, and authorities warned that more severe weather was expected across several countries in southern Africa.
Business
Gold price continues to rise
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 277,800 per tola today, which was traded at Rs 277,200 per tola on Friday.
2nd National Economic Census from March
The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, has announced that it will conduct the Second National Economic Census 2026, wit
Budhigandaki hydro project heading towards construction phase
The much-talked-about 1,200 MW Budhigandaki reservoir-based hydropower project has begun moving concretely towards the construction phase.
Ranjit pays off sugarcane farming losses with vegetables
After suffering continuous losses in sugarcane farming, Ranjit Gupta of Dhanpalthan Rural Municipality-6 in Morang started commercial vegetable farming. Not only did he start commercial vegetable farming, bu
Sports
Thailand faces a target of 123 runs to clinch victory
The match took place at Tribhuvan University Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur, where Nepal, having lost the toss and being asked to bat first, managed to score 122 runs before being bowled out in their allotted 20 overs.
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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
One person killed, another injured in motorcycle accident
The incident took place on Saturday evening at Kachuawa Bridge, along the Gaur–Gangapipra road, involving a motorcycle with the registration number (BR30AE 5138). Mintu Paswan, hailing from Mahnapur-6, Pipraadhi District, Bihar State, India, lost his life in the crash. The other individual who sustained serious injuries, Ramesh Paswan, is also from the same village, as reported by Bishnu Pradeep Basnyal, Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Rautahat.