- Thursday, 22 January 2026
95 polling centres classified as highly-sensitive in Jhapa
The Security Bodies have classified voting stations in three groups in order to make voters and polling centre in the district fear-free for upcoming election to the House of Representatives.
IGP Karki directs police units to make reliable security plan for fear-free election
Inspector General of the Nepal Police, Dan Bahadur Karki, has directed the bodies concerned to mobilize security personnel making a reliable security plan in order to hold upcoming election to the House of Representatives in a fear-free and impartial environment.
Volleyball tournament to begin in Pokhara from tomorrow
According to the official match schedule, five teams encompassing the Maldives national volleyball team will feature in the men’s category while a women’s volleyball team from Thailand will contest under women category.
Children get citizenship in mother's name a decade after application
Samir Khan and Yasmin Begum, the residents of Beni Municipality-7, have obtained citizenship through mother’s name after a decade of the application.
Nation
Deadline of Investigation Commission extended by 20 days
The deadline of the Investigation Commission formed by the government to probe the damages occurred during the September 8 and 9 Gen Z movement has been extended by 20 days.
Children get citizenship in mother's name a decade after application
Samir Khan and Yasmin Begum, the residents of Beni Municipality-7, have obtained citizenship through mother’s name after a decade of the application.
IGP Karki directs police units to make reliable security plan for fear-free election
Inspector General of the Nepal Police, Dan Bahadur Karki, has directed the bodies concerned to mobilize security personnel making a reliable security plan in order to hold upcoming election to the House of Representatives in a fear-free and impartial environment.
42 days to go for HoR elections: Complaints against nominations being investigated
According to updates received by the EC from these offices, a total of 3,487 nominations have been registered for the HoR elections scheduled for March 5. Of these, 3,089 nominations were filed by men, 396 by women, and one by a gender and sexual minority candidate.
World
Life sentence for man who killed Japan's ex-PM Shinzo Abe
The man who killed Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison, three and a half years after he fatally shot the ex-leader during a rally in the city of Nara in 2022.
Business
Gold, silver prices decline
The prices of gold and silver declined in the domestic market on Thursday.
Glocal After School five skills heroes awards
Five veterans have been honoured with the Skill Hero Award by Glocal After School for their contributions to advancing skills in Nepal. The award is an annual initiative that acknowledges outstanding individuals across four categories: tourism and hospitality, science and technology, art and culture, and entrepreneurship. “The award aims to recognise individuals who have demonstrated sustained commitment to skill development and promotion within their respective sectors. Nominees are evaluated by a jury of experts, with four recipients formally recognised as the heroes,” said the company in a statement. In the Tourism and Hospitality category, entrepreneur Rishab Agrawal is recognised for his role in reshaping Nepal’s premium food and hospitality sector.
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Dhumba Lake lures tourists to Mustang
Last year, during the month of Magh (mid-January to mid-February), Dhumba Lake, located in Samle village of Gharpajhong Rural Municipality–5 in Mustang, had frozen over. Due to the extreme cold, even tourists entering Mustang found it very difficult to reach the lake. However, this year, up to the third week of January, tourists have been able to reach the lake with ease. The lake, which is normally expected to freeze, is now flowing gently with clear blue water, attracting visitors.
Nepal, India sign MoU to exchange export information
Nepal and India have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to exchange pre-arrival information on exported goods, a move aimed at facilitating trade and strengthening customs control between the two countries.
Sports
Volleyball tournament to begin in Pokhara from tomorrow
According to the official match schedule, five teams encompassing the Maldives national volleyball team will feature in the men’s category while a women’s volleyball team from Thailand will contest under women category.
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
Mock disaster drills in community, school levels held
Mock disaster drills have been conducted at the community and school levels in Nepalgunj with a view to raising public awareness about earthquake safety.