- Friday, 16 January 2026
Code of Conduct aims to aid political parties in elections: Acting Chief Election Commissioner
Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari announced that the recently issued Code of Conduct is designed to assist political parties in their electoral endeavors.
Ghedung delegates call on PM Karki
A delegation of the Nepal Tamang Ghedung (Association) has called on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today.
Elections will proceed as planned: NCP Coordinator Prachanda
Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) and former Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', has confirmed that the House of Representatives election set for March 5 will take place as scheduled.
NC Acting President: 885 signatories pull out of special general convention
He stated that although it was claimed that a special general convention was held with the signatures of 54 percent, 885 signatories have withdrawn their signatures.
Nation
Central office-bearers elected thru Special General Convention demand prompt update
The newly-elected central office-bearers and central members by the recent Second Special General Convention (SGC) of the Nepali Congress have demanded the immediate update of the party’s central committee.
Collective efforts stressed for disaster risk reduction
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has urged one and all to unite and work together for the risk reduction of earthquakes and other disasters.
9th NIFF to commence from April 2
“We have given priority to youth-focused films this time. Our effort is to make NIFF more youth-friendly,” said NIFF Chairperson K.P. Pathak. “To encourage young makers, we have also included sessions such as workshops on AI filmmaking. Our main effort will be to inspire young audiences through cinema.”
Nepal Bar objects govt decision to withdraw case of RSP President Lamichhane
The Nepal Bar Association (NBA) has said that the government’s decision to withdraw a case relating to organised crime and money laundering against Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane is inappropriate.
World
Russia’s UN envoy urges West to focus on guarantees of non-confrontation around Iran
"We demand the US and its partners to refrain from a yet another series of reckless decisions and steps, including related to nuclear facilities. Instead, they should focus on providing firm guarantees that there will be no further confrontation, and resume the joint search for mutually acceptable solutions, including those aimed at eradicating prejudices regarding Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, based on the international law and the balance of interests of all parties concerned," he said.
Business
581.41B revenue collected in 1st half of FY
The government’s revenue collection during the first half of the fiscal year 2025/26 has fallen significantly short of its target, raising concerns over mounting fiscal pressure in the remaining months of the year.
Mid-term Review of Budget: Revenue stands at 38 percent, spending at 35 percent
Both the revenue and expenditure of the government has appeared weak in the mid-term review of the current fiscal year budget.
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.
Sports
Real Madrid knocked out from Copa
Álvaro Arbeloa got off to a dismal start as the new coach of Real Madrid, seeing his team lose to second-division club Albacete 3-2 and drop out of the Copa del Rey in the round of 16 on Wednesday.
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
Ghedung delegates call on PM Karki
A delegation of the Nepal Tamang Ghedung (Association) has called on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today.