- Friday, 23 January 2026
Akshararambha ritual during Saraswati Puja (Photo Feature)
There is a tradition of initiating young children who have not yet been sent to school into learning by beginning their first letters (Akshararamva) on this auspicious day. Religious belief holds that learning to read and write on this day brings good knowledge.
President Paudel attends 'Basanta Shrawan' ceremony
President Ramchandra Paudel attended the 'Basanta Shrawan' ceremony at Nasal Chowk, Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, Friday morning to mark the occasion of Basanta Panchami.
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Two killed in motorcycle accident in Rautahat
The motorcycle with registration number PR 2-03-018 P 3346 coming from Gangapipra towards Gaur and an Indian motorcycle with registration number BR 30AF 2370 coming from the opposite direction collided with each other this morning on the inner road section of Gaur-Pipra, resulting in the death of both riders, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Bishnu Pradeep Basyal of the District Police Office.
Former PM Bhattarai withdraws his candidacy
Bhattarai, a candidate from Pragatisheel Loktantrik Party, withdrew his candidacy through his representative Narayan Khatri at the Election Office in Gorkha municipality-8, shared election officer, Mohan Prasad Belbase.
Nation
Forty-nine candidates withdraw their nominations across the country so far
Forty-nine candidates across the country have withdrawn their nominations filed for the first-past-the-post election to the House of Representatives scheduled for March 5, according to the Election Commission (EC).
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Trend of spending foreign development aid outside government budget system increasing
The foreign development assistance received by Nepal has started to be increasingly spent outside the national budget system and government treasury.
Three ordinances presented in National Assembly
Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal presented three ordinances in the meeting of the National Assembly today.
NA session: Chair Dahal appeals members to play more dignified, responsible role
National Assembly (NA) Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal has appealed the NA members to play role being more systematic, dignified and responsible as additional responsibility of federal parliament is upon the shoulder of the NA in the present situation of dissolution of the House of Representatives.
World
6 killed in police encounter in southern Pakistan
The incident occurred in the provincial capital Karachi's Pak Colony neighborhood when police raided the area on a tip-off about the presence of a nine-member gang, according to a police statement.
Business
Gold price up by 9,200
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 301,400 per tola today, which was traded at Rs 292,200 per tola on Thursday.
Goods worth Rs. 142B exported in first half of 2025/26
Nepal’s export trade witnessed significant growth in the first half of the current fiscal year 2025/26. According to trade statistics released by the Department of Customs, goods worth Rs. 142 billion were exported during the first six months (from mid-July 2025 to mid-January 2026) of the current fiscal year. This represents a 43.76 per cent increase compared to exports during the corresponding period of the last f
Agricultural fair held in Marsyangdi
An agricultural fair and exhibition has been held in Marsyangdi Rural Municipality of Lamjung district. On the occasion of National Agricultural Biodiversity Week 2082, the rural municipality organised the agricultural fair and exhibition on Wednesday on the premises of the Agriculture and Livestock Service Centre in Khudi, Ward No. 3.
Parties agree to build Marsyangdi Hydel after redesign
All political parties in the district have agreed to construct the 50-megawatt Marsyangdi Besi Hydropower Project to be built on the Marsyangdi River. The parties have agreed to allow the construction to proceed as the project will change its location and design. However, some leaders of the Marsyangdi Save Campaign, formed to oppose the project, are still seen opposing it.
Sports
ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier Nepal struggle after back‑to‑back defeats
Nepal women’s national cricket team were expected to show improved batting after their middle‑order collapse cost them the opening match against Thailand at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Kathmandu. However, they failed to deliver on captain Indu
Interview
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
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
Society
NA session: Chair Dahal appeals members to play more dignified, responsible role
National Assembly (NA) Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal has appealed the NA members to play role being more systematic, dignified and responsible as additional responsibility of federal parliament is upon the shoulder of the NA in the present situation of dissolution of the House of Representatives.