- Saturday, 24 January 2026
Karnali, Sudurpaschim gear up for polls
With the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, candidates across Nepal have begun intensive campaigns, reaching voters at the local level to secure support.
Role of APF Nepal remarkable to combat security challenges, PM Karki says
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has praised the roles of the Armed Police Force (AFP), Nepal performed in safeguarding the nation's sovereignty, independence and territorial indivisibility as well as in border security, disaster management and citizens' security.
Funding woes stall Newar Museum in Putalikhet
The Newar Museum, under construction in Putalikhet, Putalibazar Municipality-3, has been left abandoned. The museum, which was to be co
Turkey celebrates Syrian advances against Kurds
Turkey is celebrating the latest developments in Syria, where the new government has effectively defeated a major Kurdish-led force with an abrupt offensive. Ankara has long v
Nation
Padmakanya Vidhyashram celebrates 78th anniversary
Padmakanya Vidhyashram Secondary School, Dillibazar, celebrated its 78th anniversary on Friday by organising various programmes. The event was held in the presence of Prof. P
Karnali, Sudurpaschim gear up for polls
With the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, candidates across Nepal have begun intensive campaigns, reaching voters at the local level to secure support.
Role of APF Nepal remarkable to combat security challenges, PM Karki says
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has praised the roles of the Armed Police Force (AFP), Nepal performed in safeguarding the nation's sovereignty, independence and territorial indivisibility as well as in border security, disaster management and citizens' security.
Serve in the best interests of nation, citizens: President Paudel tells APF personnel
Addressing a programme organised at the Armed Police Force (APF), Nepal headquarters in Halchowk on the occasion of the 25th APF Day on Friday, the Head of State lauded the APF for safeguarding people’s freedom, sovereignty and property, and for placing the national interest first through its high level of professionalism and competence.
World
Turkey celebrates Syrian advances against Kurds
Turkey is celebrating the latest developments in Syria, where the new government has effectively defeated a major Kurdish-led force with an abrupt offensive. Ankara has long v
Business
Gold price crosses Rs. 300,000 per tola
The price of gold in Nepal surged to a historic high on Friday, crossing the eye-popping mark of Rs. 300,000 per tola for the first time, reflecting strong spillover effects from soaring international prices and rising global economic uncertainty.
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.
Sports
Alcaraz eases into last 16 as Sabalenka 'all over the place'
Carlos Alcaraz stepped up his quest to win a maiden Australian Open as he overwhelmed showman Corentin Moutet on Friday to reach the last 16 while Aryna Sabalenka said she was "emotionally all over the place" in victory.
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
Child-led photography exhibition opens, highlighting children’s voices
The exhibition is part of the long-standing partnership between the Government of Nepal, UNICEF and the Government of Finland to strengthen Nepal’s education system and ensure learning continuity for children affected by emergencies