• Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Gas cylinder blast in India: Nine Nepali dead

Family sources have confirmed that all the deceased are members of two families from Takura, Siddhakumakh Rural Municipality-2, Salyan district.

Discussions ongoing on reports in NC's Special General Convention

The two-day-long Special General Convention, which commenced at Bhrikutimandap on Sunday, initiated by the party's General Secretary duo, Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma, was expected to conclude on Monday.

NC CWC meet to take place at 1:00 pm today

A meeting of the Nepali Congress (NC) Central Working Committee (CWC), scheduled for 11:00 am, has been postponed to 1:00 pm today.

Paddy production declines in Rautahat

The paddy production decreased in Rautahat district this year compared to last year. Acting Chief of District Agriculture Knowledge Centre Surendra Prasad Kurmi said that paddy production witnessed a decline of 21,578 metric tonnes in the district this year.

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Vapes worth 22.4 million confiscated

E-cigarettes (vapes) worth Rs 22.4 million have been seized at the Korala border. The Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and Mustang Customs Office seized 16,000 units of vape from a container bearing the registration number plate Na 6 Kha 7591 on Monday evening.

Gold and silver price continues surge

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of gold is determined at Rs 276,500 per tola (11.66 grammes) while that of the same quantity of silver is fixed at Rs 5,340.

Gas cylinder blast in India: Nine Nepali dead

Family sources have confirmed that all the deceased are members of two families from Takura, Siddhakumakh Rural Municipality-2, Salyan district.

Excavation to search for wreckage of bus lost in Trishuli River continues for third day

A joint team of the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force (APF) has expedited the search operation for the bus wreckage that was discovered at the riverbank located at Dhundrangbesi, Anbukhaireni Rural Municipality-5, Tanahun District, on Sunday.

World

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'Myanmar target Rohingya for destruction'

Myanmar's military deliberately targeted the Rohingya minority in a bid to destroy the community, Gambia's Justice Minister Dawda Jallow told the International Court of Justice Monday at the start of a genocide hearing.

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Gold and silver price continues surge

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of gold is determined at Rs 276,500 per tola (11.66 grammes) while that of the same quantity of silver is fixed at Rs 5,340.

Yam supply surges for Maghe Sankranti

With Maghe Sankranti approaching on Thursday, the supply of root vegetables—especially yam, sweet potatoes and cocoyam—has surged across markets in the Kathmandu Valley, driven by festive demand.

Namkha bans illegal extraction of riverine materials

Namkha Rural Municipality has imposed a ban on illegal extraction, transportation, storage and sale of stone, gravel and sand within its jurisdiction. The move follows a rise in unregula

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.

Sports

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Barca beat Real Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup

Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 on Sunday in the final of the Spanish Super Cup played in Saudi Arabia. Raphinha's 73rd-mi

Kohli leads India to 4-wicket win over New Zealand

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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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

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

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NC CWC meet to take place at 1:00 pm today

A meeting of the Nepali Congress (NC) Central Working Committee (CWC), scheduled for 11:00 am, has been postponed to 1:00 pm today.

Vapes worth 22.4 million confiscated

Gold and silver price continues surge

Gas cylinder blast in India: Nine Nepali dead