- Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Hari Budha becomes world's first 'double amputee' to scale Seven Summits
Hari Budha of Thawang, Rolpa has set a world record by climbing the seven highest mountains in the world (Seven Summits). He came directly to Nepal to share his ha
Cold wave hampers school operation, teaching, learning activities in Madhes
Janata Adharbhut School in Aurahi Rural Municipality, Mahottari, was closed for one week at the end of December due to a cold wave. The school had no such schedule to close. Gyanendra Yadav, head
UNRC-Nepal Hanaa awarded ‘Recognition Award 2025’
“Nepal for me is my Maitighar (mother’s home). I have been coming to Nepal since 1997. I have visited Nepal around seven or eight times, and I have lived and worked in Nepal for around six years. I have travelled to over 54 districts, and I have been overwhelmed by emotions.”
Govt, health workers ink five-point pact, hunger strike withdrawn
The ministry also agreed to ensure salaries and allowances as per prior agreements for all categories of health workers—including nursing, laboratory, dental and general medical staff—working in private and community health institutions.
Nation
Hari Budha becomes world's first 'double amputee' to scale Seven Summits
Hari Budha of Thawang, Rolpa has set a world record by climbing the seven highest mountains in the world (Seven Summits). He came directly to Nepal to share his ha
Cold wave hampers school operation, teaching, learning activities in Madhes
Janata Adharbhut School in Aurahi Rural Municipality, Mahottari, was closed for one week at the end of December due to a cold wave. The school had no such schedule to close. Gyanendra Yadav, head
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HoR candidate nominations today
Candidate nominations for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) election system are being registered simultaneously in all 165 constituencies on Tuesday.
Help us solve the problems in the country: President Lamichhane
President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane has appealed to voters to help solve the problems in the country.
World
Putin receives US invitation to join Board of Peace on Gaza — Kremlin
"President Putin has indeed received an offer through diplomatic channels to join this Board of Peace. We are currently studying all the details of this proposal," Peskov said in response to a question from TASS. "We hope to contact the US side to clarify all the details," he added.
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Business
Paddy production projected to fall by 4.20 percent this year
According to the Ministry’s Information Officer, Mahananda Joshi, the estimated rice production this year stands at 5,705,126 metric tons, down from 5,955,476 metric tons last year, representing a decline of 4.20 percent.
Mechi Customs Office exports cardamom worth Rs 7.2 billion
The Office shared that 3.46 million kilograms of cardamom worth Rs 7.2 billion were exported during the review period.
Raw material dearth delays Mungling–Malekhu road
Road construction under the Nagdhunga–Mungling Road Project (Western Section) has been affected due to a shortage of construction materials, raising concerns about the timel
Speakers urge energy self-reliance on Independent Power Producers' Day
Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has said that the country’s development is not possible without adequate energy, as energy self-reliance is directly linked to economic independence and national security.
Sports
Senegal wins Africa Cup in chaotic final
Senegal has won the Africa Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion. Pape Gueye scored in extra time for the Teranga Lions to beat host Morocco 1-0 in a chaotic final on Sunday which at one point saw fans trying to storm the field and Senegal's players walking off the pitch to protest a penalty decision deep into second-half stoppage time.
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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
Japanese film festival on Jan 23, entry free
The two-day show will be held at the Rastriya Nachghar where five Japanese films, two on January 23 (Friday) and three on January 24 (Saturday), will be screened.