- Sunday, 25 January 2026
NC President urges party leaders, cadres to actively engage in respective constituencies
Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has called on party leaders and cadres to actively engage in their respective constituencies.
Snowfall returns to lower Mustang after four years
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Since last night, snowfall has been occurring in market areas and rural settlements of Thasang, Gharapjhong, and Varagung Muktichhetra Rural Municipality in Lower Mustang.
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Farmers welcome season’s first snowfall in Sudurpashchim hills
Normal life in the hilly regions of Sudurpashchim Province, including Baitadi, has been affected after a snowfall brought transport services to a grinding halt since last night. The Dashrath Chand Highway and the Jaya Prithvi Highway have remained obstructed due to snowfall at Narkholi, Khodape, Shreebhawar, Satbanjh and Dehimandau.
Nepal becomes first South Asian country to sign LEAF Coalition deal
With the signing, Nepal has also become the Asian country to access climate finance from the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance (LEAF) Coalition.
Nation
Western part of country receives rain, snowfall
The western part of the country has received rain and snowfall since Friday evening due to the westerly low pressure weather system.
NC President urges party leaders, cadres to actively engage in respective constituencies
Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has called on party leaders and cadres to actively engage in their respective constituencies.
HoR election: Complaints filed against three candidates in PR list
Complaints have been lodged regarding three candidates included in the closed list submitted by political parties under the proportional representation system for the House of Representatives (HoR) Member elections on March 5.
'Jobs given to 27 members of Gen Z Martyrs'
Chairman of Ujyalo Nepal Party Kulman Ghising has shared that the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has already approved a decision to provide job opportunities to the family members of the Gen-Z Martyrs.
World
Indonesia landslide kills seven, dozens missing
A landslide killed at least seven people and more than 80 are missing on Indonesia's main island of Java Saturday, a disaster official said.
Business
RBB records 4.45 % inactive loan, 1.75 billion profit in first half of current fiscal
The government-owned Rastriya Banijya Bank (RBB) has recorded an inactive loan ratio of 4.45 percent and earned a profit of Rs 1.75 billion in the first six months of the current fiscal year (2082/83 BS/ 2025-26) , according to the bank’s preliminary data.
IPPAN urges political parties to prioritise energy in election manifestos
The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has urged political parties to give special priority to energy-related issues of the private sector in their election manifestos to accelerate the country’s energy development.
Govt accepts grant to upgrade Butwal–Pokhara Highway
Citizens of Syangja have expressed enthusiasm following the government’s announcement that work has begun on improving the Butwal-Pokhara section of the Siddhartha Highway.
The enduring craft of making theki
Dirgha Bahadur Paudel of Mahalaxmi Municipality-4 in Dhankuta is engaged in the theki (traditional wooden vessel) business for a few months during the winter. For the rest of the year, he remains busy w
Sports
ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier: Nepal defeats Zimbabwe
Nepal registered its first win in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier by thrashing Zimbabwe, thanks to half century contributions of Puja Mahato to the team Nepal.
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
BFI weak in research denting investment: Finance Minister
In his address to the 61st anniversary of the Rastriya Banijya Bank here today, Minister Khanal said liquidity increases significantly once the FBIs ignore study and research. It has further cascading results like increase in unemployment and expansion of consumption-focused economy, he argued.