- Monday, 19 January 2026
Decline in paddy production puts rice self-reliance at risk
Both the production and productivity of paddy have declined in the current fiscal year. According to the preli
EC asks candidates to appear with required documents for filing nomination on January 20
The Election Commission (EC) has asked the candidates to appear in the Office of the Returning Officer in the concerned election constituencies with certain documents to file the nomination of the candidates for the first past the post electoral system.
Art for Peace kicks off
An art exhibition titled ‘Art for Peace’ jointly organised by the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), the Department of Traditional Arts, and the Bangladesh Artist Group began on Sunday.
Niraula receives Kalinga Literary Award
Nepali writer Ranjana Niraula was honoured with the prestigious Kalinga Sahitya (Youth) Award. The Kalinga Literature Festival, India, confe
Nation
Election code of conduct comes into effect
The Election Commission (EC) has enforced the election code of conduct, 2082, effective from midnight on Sunday, ahead of the upcoming National Assembly (NA) and House of Rep
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President extends Sonam Lhosar greetings
President Ramchandra Paudel has extended his best wishes for happiness, peace, and prosperity to all Nepalis living at home and abroad on the occasion of Sonam Lhosar. In his message, President Paudel said that S
EC asks candidates to appear with required documents for filing nomination on January 20
The Election Commission (EC) has asked the candidates to appear in the Office of the Returning Officer in the concerned election constituencies with certain documents to file the nomination of the candidates for the first past the post electoral system.
Cabinet decisions: Grants to be accepted for management of human-tiger interface
Minister for Communication and Information Technology and spokesperson of government, Jagdish Kharel, shared it while making public the government decisions made on January 16. The grants would be provided by the Global Environment Facility via World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
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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
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.
Decline in paddy production puts rice self-reliance at risk
Both the production and productivity of paddy have declined in the current fiscal year. According to the preli
Housing occupies Martadi Jiulo farmland, locals express concern about food security
Local resident Dhanakala Rawal expressed that the valley once occurred several hundred ropanis of productive farmland. She stated younger generations shifted towards entrepreneurship and sold the land, causing rice fields to disappear.
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
President extends Sonam Lhosar greetings
President Ramchandra Paudel has extended his best wishes for happiness, peace, and prosperity to all Nepalis living at home and abroad on the occasion of Sonam Lhosar. In his message, President Paudel said that S