- Thursday, 15 January 2026
Maghe Sankranti enhances brotherhood and tolerance: President Paudel
President Ramchandra Paudel has conveyed his belief that festivals such as Maghe Sankranti enhance feelings of brotherhood, mutual harmony, and tolerance among all Nepalese.
Makar Sankranti inspires everyone to come together for stability and prosperity: PM Karki
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has conveyed her best wishes, expressing hope that the Maghi or Makar Sankranti festival inspires everyone to come together and work towards peace, stability, and prosperity.
Venture Waste-to-Energy project shut down quickly
The Venture Waste to Energy project, launched with the objective of processing waste from Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City to produce gas and fertiliser, has shut down just a short time after coming into operation.
Crane collapse on Thai train kills 30
A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment Wednesday that killed at least 30 people and injured scores in northeastern Thailand. The derailment occurred on par
Nation
President Paudel in Baglung
He arrived here a while ago by a Nepali Army helicopter to participate in the Diamond Jubilee ceremony of the Tribhuvan Secondary School located in Painyupata, Baglung Municipality-13.
Vice President's Maghe Sankranti best wishes - call for protection of biological resources
Extending best wishes on the occasion of Maghi Festival (Maghe Sankranti), 2082 BS today, he emphasized that all citizens and stakeholders should be conscious about the conservation and sustainable use of resources.
Minor dies, 12 injured in Jhapa accident
An 18-month-old minor died and 12 others were injured in a road accident that occurred this morning at Naya Basti of Kankai Municipality-3 along the East-West Highway. The deceased has been identified as Aarut Rajbanshi.
HoR Election: 49 days remaining as province-level security workshop wraps up
A province-level security workshop has successfully concluded, focusing on essential security strategies to ensure the upcoming House of Representatives election is conducted in a fair and fear-free manner.
World
Crane collapse on Thai train kills 30
A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment Wednesday that killed at least 30 people and injured scores in northeastern Thailand. The derailment occurred on par
Business
Deal reached to relocate highway families
: An agreement has been reached to remove houses in the Bhaluwa area of Kerabari Rural Municipality, located under the Morang section of the Madan Bhandari Highway.
Venture Waste-to-Energy project shut down quickly
The Venture Waste to Energy project, launched with the objective of processing waste from Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City to produce gas and fertiliser, has shut down just a short time after coming into operation.
China's foreign trade hits new high, up 3.8 pct in 2025
Exports grew 6.1 percent year on year to 26.99 trillion yuan in 2025. Imports reached a record 18.48 trillion yuan, with year-on-year growth of 0.5 percent, cementing China's status as the world's second-largest import market for 17 years in succession.
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Trade affected due to irregular and sporadic opening of Tinker trade point
The Tinker transit point at Nepal-China border in Darchula district that is vital for trade, cultural relations and pilgrimage for the people of both countries has remained largely inactive since COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, thereby affecting the local trade.
Sports
National League Friends start with win, Church Boys held to draw
The National League began on Wednesday with Martyr’s Memorial A Division League champions Church Boys United held to a draw by Shree Bhagawati Club, while Friends Club came from behind to defeat Kankre Bihar Club.
Interview
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
Society
President Paudel in Baglung
He arrived here a while ago by a Nepali Army helicopter to participate in the Diamond Jubilee ceremony of the Tribhuvan Secondary School located in Painyupata, Baglung Municipality-13.