- Saturday, 31 January 2026
Government is citizen-friendly, Home Minister says
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that the incumbent government is citizen-friendly, thus ready to cooperate and coordinate to troubleshoot their challenges.
Government is citizen-friendly, Home Minister says
At the concluding ceremony of the 21st Women and 25th Men's National Kabaddi Competition organized by All Nepal Kabaddi Association on Friday, Minister Aryal shared that the government's key priorities are maintaining law and order, ensuring social justice and promoting people's living standards.
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Capital expenditure contracts while finance expense goes up
Capital expenditure remained lethargic as of 2nd quarter of the current fiscal year (FY). According to the 2nd quarter report of the current fiscal year published by the Ministry of Finance, the capital expenditure is contracted by 22 per cent.
Over 400 thousand people in Sarlahi district to receive medication against elephantiasis
The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division at Teku, Kathmandu, in coordination with the World Health Organization had conducted the test in last October by dividing 20 local rural municipalities of the district into two groups.
Nation
Government is citizen-friendly, Home Minister says
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that the incumbent government is citizen-friendly, thus ready to cooperate and coordinate to troubleshoot their challenges.
Birgunj customs records Rs 18 billion worth of motor imports in six months
According to Birgunj Customs Office information officer Uday Singh Bista, imports of motor vehicles and their parts increased significantly this year, resulting in revenue collection of Rs 13.98 billion from these imports alone. During the corresponding period last fiscal year, revenue collected from such imports stood at Rs 10.21 billion.
Government is citizen-friendly, Home Minister says
At the concluding ceremony of the 21st Women and 25th Men's National Kabaddi Competition organized by All Nepal Kabaddi Association on Friday, Minister Aryal shared that the government's key priorities are maintaining law and order, ensuring social justice and promoting people's living standards.
Kathmandu to host ICC Asia 2026 Regional Conference
The International Cricket Council-Asia (ICC Asia) 2026 Regional Conference is set to be held in Nepal, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has confirmed.
World
Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday signed a law that opens the nation’s oil sector to privatization, reversing a tenet of the self-proclaimed socialist movement that has ruled the country for more than two decades.
Business
Birgunj customs records Rs 18 billion worth of motor imports in six months
According to Birgunj Customs Office information officer Uday Singh Bista, imports of motor vehicles and their parts increased significantly this year, resulting in revenue collection of Rs 13.98 billion from these imports alone. During the corresponding period last fiscal year, revenue collected from such imports stood at Rs 10.21 billion.
5-year financial sector reform strategy comes into force
A 5-year financial sector development strategy prepared for a robust and inclusive financial system has come into force. The strategy has aimed at contributing to economic prosperity.
Capital expenditure contracts while finance expense goes up
Capital expenditure remained lethargic as of 2nd quarter of the current fiscal year (FY). According to the 2nd quarter report of the current fiscal year published by the Ministry of Finance, the capital expenditure is contracted by 22 per cent.
Decrease in gold, silver prices
According to the Federation of Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of gold has been set at Rs 318,800 per tola (11.66 grammes) today against Rs 339,300 per tola on Thursday.
Sports
Kathmandu to host ICC Asia 2026 Regional Conference
The International Cricket Council-Asia (ICC Asia) 2026 Regional Conference is set to be held in Nepal, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has confirmed.
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Interview
Legitimacy, security and fairness are foremost priorities
With preparations under way for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, concerns over security, electoral integrity, political conduct, and the growing influence of money in politics have taken centre stage.
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
Society
Hygienist Association demands to check toothpaste quality
The Dental Sciences Hygienist Association of Nepal has demanded the bodies concerned to inspect and check the quality of toothpaste brands that are available in the market and bring them under the ambit of action as well as implement the necessary standard.