- Monday, 12 January 2026
NC's SGC: Closed session kicks off
The closed session of the special general convention (SGC) called by a faction of special convention supporters of the Nepali Congress began today, the second day of the event.
Gautam Buddha Hospital tops cardiac, renal care in Lumbini
A social initiative that began with the industrial exhibition and fair organised every year in Butwal has today transformed into the largest community-based heart and dialysis service centre in Lumbini Province.
Health Minister calls for shift to prevention as NCD treatment costs surge
Speaking at the South East Asia Regional Conference on NCDs and Mental Health: Strengthening Accountability Post-UNHLM 2025, organized by the SEAR NCD Alliance in Kathmandu, Dr Gautam said NCDs account for the largest share of the health ministry’s expenditure, but most of the spending is directed toward treatment rather than prevention.
Three die on the spot in jeep accident
Three persons died on the spot in a jeep accident occurred at Sadighati of Patan municipality-8 in Baitadi district this morning.
Nation
Party unity imperative: Leader Koirala
During a meeting with party office bearers, district committees and legal experts close to him today, Koirala mentioned that he was holding continuous discussions and meetings with all sides concerned to protect party from splitting. "I am insisting with party president, acting president and general-secretaries that I prevent the party from splitting," he argued.
Two-day orientation on election management begins
A two-day orientation programme on election management for the chief returning officers, election officers and district election officers from the province and district levels began here today. The programme aims to orient participants on various aspects of election management.
NC's SGC endorses working procedure
The two-day convention began on Sunday, and the closed session commenced earlier today.
Health Minister calls for shift to prevention as NCD treatment costs surge
Speaking at the South East Asia Regional Conference on NCDs and Mental Health: Strengthening Accountability Post-UNHLM 2025, organized by the SEAR NCD Alliance in Kathmandu, Dr Gautam said NCDs account for the largest share of the health ministry’s expenditure, but most of the spending is directed toward treatment rather than prevention.
World
Millions of Venezuelans await next moves across region
Almost immediately after U.S. forces deposed Venezuela's president, officials from Washington to Lima, Peru, began encouraging some of the 8 million Venezuelans who have scattered themselves across th
Business
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Deposits outpace credit growth in first five months of 2025/26
Deposits mobilisation of Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) recorded a stronger growth than credit expansion during the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Sweet dish demand rises before Maghi
The day the Sun’ enters Capricorn from Sagittarius is celebrated as the Maghi festival. During Maghi, people enjoy dishes made from sugar candy (Sakkhar), such as sesame seeds, molasses eaten with ghee, laddus, and sweet potatoes.
Trump shields Venezuelan oil money
President Donald Trump's new executive order on Venezuelan oil revenue is meant to ensure that the money remains protected from being used in judicial proceedings. The executive order, made publi
Milk availability increasing in Sudurpaschim province
Per capita annual availability of milk has reached to 120-130 litres in Sudurpaschim Province.
Sports
Salah scores to put Egypt in Africa Cup semifinals
Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after a 3-2 victory. Salah nabbed his
Interview
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
Misuse of social media, AI is major challenge for us
The Election Commission (EC) is in the final stage of preparation for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026. Recently, the election commissioners have been engaging in discuss
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Society
Party unity imperative: Leader Koirala
During a meeting with party office bearers, district committees and legal experts close to him today, Koirala mentioned that he was holding continuous discussions and meetings with all sides concerned to protect party from splitting. "I am insisting with party president, acting president and general-secretaries that I prevent the party from splitting," he argued.