- Sunday, 25 January 2026
Voting commences across all seven provinces for 17 NA seats
The voting has officially started to fill the vacant positions in the National Assembly. Seventeen seats have remained unoccupied since 20 Falgun 2082 (March 4, 2026). According to the Election Commission (EC), voting began at 9:00 AM.
Martyrs' Week begins with tributes to Shukraraj
A memorial service was held at Machali, Teku, the site where Shukraraj Shastri was executed, marking the first day of Martyrs’ Week on Sunday. Floral tributes were offered at Shastri’s statue in recognition of his
Mali to ration fuel after al-Qaida attacks
Mali's government has moved to impose fuel rationing to counter widespread shortages caused by al-Qaida-linked groups operating in the border regions that have in recent months cut off fuel supplies to the landlocked African country.
Veteran politician Pathak launches autobiography
The autobiography of veteran politician and social worker from Jhapa, Krishna Prasad Pathak, 88, titled Aafailai Farkera Herda, has been officially launched in Kathmandu on Saturday.
Nation
Academic credit for extracurricular activities for TU students
Students at Tribhuvan University will now receive academic credits on their certificates not only for their academic achievements but also for their talents and contributions in extracurricular activities.
Voting commences across all seven provinces for 17 NA seats
The voting has officially started to fill the vacant positions in the National Assembly. Seventeen seats have remained unoccupied since 20 Falgun 2082 (March 4, 2026). According to the Election Commission (EC), voting began at 9:00 AM.
Fire at Mahashakti Soap Factory in Hetauda: Property amounts Rs100–120 million damaged
A fire erupted in the warehouse of Mahashakti Soap Factory situated in the industrial zone of Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City-8. The warehouse, constructed adjacent to the soap factory for storing finished soaps and raw materials, unexpectedly ignited last night due to an electrical short circuit, resulting in the destruction of all soaps, raw
Khotang reopens applications for election police recruitment
District police offices in Khotang and Humla have taken different steps in the recruitment process of election police for the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, reflecting contrasting application trends in the two districts. In Khotang, authorities have reissued a call for applications after receiving fewer candidates than required. The
World
Mali to ration fuel after al-Qaida attacks
Mali's government has moved to impose fuel rationing to counter widespread shortages caused by al-Qaida-linked groups operating in the border regions that have in recent months cut off fuel supplies to the landlocked African country.
Business
Cardamom exports surge on higher prices, output
Nepal’s export of large cardamom, one of the country’s major agricultural export commodities, recorded significant growth during the first half of the current fiscal year 2025/26, driven by higher prices and increased production.
Honor launches X9d in Nepali market
Honor has launched its new smartphone, Honor X9d, in the Nepali market, positioning the device as a durable and performance-oriented option for modern users. According to the company, the Honor X9d
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.
Sports
Inter bounce back from two down to demolish Pisa
Serie A leader Inter Milan recovered from conceding two early goals to beat lowly Pisa 6-2 and open a six-point gap. One of the shock
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
Martyrs' Week begins with tributes to Shukraraj
A memorial service was held at Machali, Teku, the site where Shukraraj Shastri was executed, marking the first day of Martyrs’ Week on Sunday. Floral tributes were offered at Shastri’s statue in recognition of his