- Thursday, 29 January 2026
KMC to build box culverts over Tukucha
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has launched initiatives to strengthen both urban infrastructure and public education, reflecting its focus on risk reduction, service efficiency, and accountability.
Kathmandu receives season's soft winter rains
After a long wait, the Valley received winter rain on Wednesday, accompanied by thunderstorms, as a western low-pressure system brought hazy conditions and light afternoon rainfall, affecting road and air transport.
Bitter cold grips US as storm toll rises
Three Texas siblings who perished in an icy pond were among several dozen deaths in U.S. states gripped by frigid cold as crews scrambled Tuesday to repair hundreds of thousands of power outages in the sh
Kalikot locals urge Phukot Karnali work to resume
Local people have drawn the attention of the District Administration Office of Kalikot, demanding that work on the Phukot Karnali semi-reservoir hydropower project be resumed. Citing the prolonged h
Nation
29 polling stations in Palpa 'highly sensitive'
The District Security Committee has categorized 29 polling stations in Palpa as highly sensitive.
Toughest test awaits Paudel in Rupandehi-2
Vice Chairman of CPN-UML, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, a four-time winner from Rupandehi-2, is facing his toughest challenge in this election, as the political landscape shifts with new contenders joining the race.
Rider dies after motorcycle falls into canal
A man has died after a motorcycle he was riding fell into the Radhapur canal of Bharatpur Metropolitan City-14.
HoR elections: Kaski-1 , a volatile constituency with frequently changed outcome
Kaski is divided into three electoral constituencies for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives. Among them, Constituency No. 1 is known to give an outcome that changes frequently.
World
Bitter cold grips US as storm toll rises
Three Texas siblings who perished in an icy pond were among several dozen deaths in U.S. states gripped by frigid cold as crews scrambled Tuesday to repair hundreds of thousands of power outages in the sh
Business
Kalikot locals urge Phukot Karnali work to resume
Local people have drawn the attention of the District Administration Office of Kalikot, demanding that work on the Phukot Karnali semi-reservoir hydropower project be resumed. Citing the prolonged h
Trekkers urged to avoid high-altitude routes
The Mustang District Administration Office has urged trekkers not to undertake journeys on five popular high-altitude trekking routes that connect the district with neighbouring areas, citing heavy snowfall since last night.
Ice climbing training begins in Manang
Ice Climbing Level One Programme is launched in Humde, Manang, from 27 January. The two-week training jointly orgnised by th
Chandra Nahar Rehabilitation completes
The Chandra Nahar Irrigation System Rehabilitation Project supported by Japan has been completed. The completion ceremony for “The Project
Sports
Markram powers SA to win over WIndies
Aiden Markram powered South Africa to a nine-wicket win in the first Twenty20 international against the West Indies at Boland Park on Tuesday. The South African
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Interview
Legitimacy, security and fairness are foremost priorities
With preparations under way for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, concerns over security, electoral integrity, political conduct, and the growing influence of money in politics have taken centre stage.
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
Society
Government's attention drawn to save the life of Sodari
A press statement issued by the Commission's spokesperson Dr Tikaram Pokharel today said, "The Commission draws the attention of the Government of Nepal to be sensitive to the health condition of the hunger strike participant and take initiatives for effective medical treatment, resolve the problem through dialogue and save his life."