• Tuesday, 13 January 2026

85 persons apply to withdraw names from closed PR lists

NC special convention extends, talks continue to avoid split

The Nepali Congress Special General Convention Information Division has claimed that more than 60 per cent of its delegates have registered their names for the ongoing Special General Convention. The

Chief Election Commissioner vows strict enforcement of election code of conduct

Inaugurating the two-day orientation on election conduct and management for the chief returning officer and voting officers today, Chief Election Commissioner Bhandari reiterated the urgency of strict adherence to code of conduct.

Migrant returnee Garbuja creates jobs at home

Seeking employment, Hari Garbuja of Beni Municipality-10, Patlekhet, in Myagdi, went to Afghanistan in 2011, despite knowing that Afghanistan was one of the most dangerous places to live.

High Court issues order to halt ANFA election

Today, a single bench led by Judge Kripasur Karki issued an interlocutory interim order mandating that no actions be taken concerning the ANFA elections.

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NC special convention extends, talks continue to avoid split

The Nepali Congress Special General Convention Information Division has claimed that more than 60 per cent of its delegates have registered their names for the ongoing Special General Convention. The

NC Central Working Committee meeting on Jan 13

The meeting to be held at the party's central office in Sanepa, Lalitpur starting at 11:00 am will discuss the latest developments in the party. The CWC office bearers, members and presidents of all seven provinces have been requested to attend the meeting, shared Chief Secretary Krishna Prasad Poudel.

20 years on, drinking water project in limbo

Twenty years have passed. Authorities installed a boring motor for the water tank, laid pipelines, and enclosed nearly one bigha of land at the tank construction site. But information that is not provided explains why officials never extracted water or moved the remaining work forward. Authorities must remove this uncertainty and operate the drinking water project,” local consumers said.

NA session summoned for 18th January

President Ramchandra Paudel has summoned a meeting of the National Assembly to be held on coming Sunday, 18th January, at 11:00 AM at the Federal Parliament Secretariat, Singha Durbar.

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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

Greenland's harsh environment stalls rare earth mining

Israeli strikes kill 13 in Gaza

Switzerland mourns Alpine bar fire victims

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Migrant returnee Garbuja creates jobs at home

Seeking employment, Hari Garbuja of Beni Municipality-10, Patlekhet, in Myagdi, went to Afghanistan in 2011, despite knowing that Afghanistan was one of the most dangerous places to live.

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

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Kohli leads India to 4-wicket win over New Zealand

Virat Kohli scored a masterful 93 off 91 balls as India won the first ODI against New Zealand by four wickets on Sunday. Kohli hit eight fours a

High Court issues order to halt ANFA election

Salah scores to put Egypt in Africa Cup semifinals

Stuttgart sweeps aside Leverkusen in Bundesliga

Morocco joins Senegal in Africa Cup semifinals

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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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20 years on, drinking water project in limbo

Twenty years have passed. Authorities installed a boring motor for the water tank, laid pipelines, and enclosed nearly one bigha of land at the tank construction site. But information that is not provided explains why officials never extracted water or moved the remaining work forward. Authorities must remove this uncertainty and operate the drinking water project,” local consumers said.

Rajbanshi community celebrate Bhakka Piththa Festival

Nine injured in Solukhumbu jeep accident

Party unity imperative: Leader Koirala

Two-day orientation on election management begins