- Thursday, 15 January 2026
The Rising Nepal
175 PR candidates from 17 parties withdraw nominations
A total of 175 candidates from 17 political parties have withdrawn their names from the Proportionate Representation (PR) closed lists submitted to the Election Commission.
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NC convention makes key changes in statute, leaders seek truce
The ongoing second Special General Convention of the Nepali Congress has endorsed sweeping amendments to the party statute, introducing term limits, overhauling leadership selection, and tightening rules on party membership in what leaders described as a decisive move towards internal reform. The proposals were passed during a closed session at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu on Tuesday, following two days of intensive deliberations by delegates.
Yam supply surges for Maghe Sankranti
With Maghe Sankranti approaching on Thursday, the supply of root vegetables—especially yam, sweet potatoes and cocoyam—has surged across markets in the Kathmandu Valley, driven by festive demand.
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
Namkha bans illegal extraction of riverine materials
Namkha Rural Municipality has imposed a ban on illegal extraction, transportation, storage and sale of stone, gravel and sand within its jurisdiction. The move follows a rise in unregula
'Myanmar target Rohingya for destruction'
Myanmar's military deliberately targeted the Rohingya minority in a bid to destroy the community, Gambia's Justice Minister Dawda Jallow told the International Court of Justice Monday at the start of a genocide hearing.
Barsha Raut to make Hindi film debut
Actress Barsha Raut is set to make her debut in a Hindi film. According to a source, she recently signed a contract in Kathmandu to play the lead role in the Hindi feature film Rimjhim Gire Sawan.
Barca beat Real Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup
Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 on Sunday in the final of the Spanish Super Cup played in Saudi Arabia. Raphinha's 73rd-mi
Democracy Faces Trust Deficit
It has been widely recognised that democracy is the rule of the people, by the people, and for the people. Sadly, we have been experiencing Nepali multi-party democracy as deceptive and profane in the name
Ambassador Singh: Brilliant But Controversial
I had the privilege to know and interact with the second Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Sir Chandreshwar Prasad Narayan Singh (April 18, 1901 -November 29, 1994), for the first time in New Delhi during my stay there (1
Mechi Highway Crumbles
The Mechi Highway, which serves as a lifeline road that connects eastern Nepal's Jhapa, Ilam, Panchthar, and Taplejung districts, has been left in a seriously damaged state as a result of frequent heavy rains and natur
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President summons NA session for Jan. 18
President Ramchandra Paudel has convened a session of the National Assembly (NA). A meeting of the Council of Ministers held
Snowless winter turns Jumla’s mountains bare
As winter nears its end, the Himalayan district of Jumla in Karnali Province has yet to receive snowfall this season, leaving mountains bare and farmers worried. The Patarasi Himal in Patarasi Rural Municipal
Meta urges Australia to review teen social media ban
Tech giant Meta urged Australia on Monday to rethink its world-first social media ban for under-16s, while reporting that it has blocked more than 544,000 accounts under the new law. Australia has requ
NC Confronts Revolt
The Special General Convention of the Nepali Congress, which began at the initiative of general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma on Sunday, is expected to have a sweeping impact o
