- Thursday, 15 January 2026
The Rising Nepal
Efforts under way to include Upper Dolpa in World Heritage List
The Department of Archaeology (DoA) has initiated study and research to enlist Upper Dolpa, including the Dho Tarap settlement, Shey Phoksundo Lake, the ancient Shey Gumba, Yangjer Gumba, S
NC's Special Convention announced amid rift
A Special General Convention of the Nepali Congress has been announced amid deepening internal rift in the oldest party of the country. The Special General Convention was summoned by the two general secretaries—Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma—despite strong opposition from the party establishment dominated by the aged leaders.
Investment modality ready for 454 MW Kimathanka Arun Hydro Project
An investment modality has been prepared to construct the 454 MW Kimathanka Arun Semi-Reservoir Hydropower Project using domestic capital. The project, identified at Bhotkhola Rural
35 killed, 1,200 detained in Iran
The death toll in violence surrounding protests in Iran has risen to at least 35 people, activists said Tuesday, as the country's theocracy acknowledged the unrest in one western province where security forces reportedly raided a hospital.
Russian writer Potyomkina honoured
The Nepalbhasha Academy awarded a certificate of honour to Russian writer Tamara Potyomkina for her significant contribution to promoting Nepalbhasha language and literature internationally.
Video Art Installation Workshop begins
A ‘Video Art Installation Workshop’ organised by the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts began on Monday at the Academy’s premises in Naxal. At the inaugural programme of the works
Egypt, Nigeria reach Africa Cup quarters
Mohamed Salah scored with the last kick in extra time to seal's Egypt's 3-1 win over Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16, and Nigeria enjoyed a 4-0 rout of Mozambique. Egypt had to dig
Home Ministry okays criteria for recruiting Election Police
The government has approved the criteria for the recruitment and deployment of election police (temporary police personnel) for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026.
Flash floods kill 16 in Indonesia
Flash floods triggered by torrential rain killed at least 16 people in Indonesia's North Sulawesi province, officials said Tuesday. Days of monsoon r
Tiger census over in CNP's first block
The tiger census has been completed in one of the three blocks of Chitwan National Park. The census began on December 16 from the park’s western section. Three blocks were designated under the Chitwan-Parsa complex for the count.
Keki to produce Petrol Pump
The team behind Boksi Ko Ghar, which delivered a blockbuster to the Nepali film industry last year, has come together once again to collaborate on a new film. Actress Keki Adhikari and director Sulaksh
Australian Open prize money hits record high
Australian Open prize money has increased by 16% on last year to a record total for the tournament starting January 18. Organizers of the sea
Public Diplomacy In Modern Era
Diplomacy is communication between states and international actors. Thus, effective communication and dissemination of information are necessary for better performance in diplomatic duties. Diplomac
Military Power Can't Guarantee Peace
Recent world politics has been demonstrating a series of events which show that world leaders, particularly one to say the least, Donald Trump, have been inflicting a series of autocratic decisions that question
A Year In Evaluation
The past year was tumultuous, not just nationally but also internationally. Donald Trump officially became the 47th President of the United States, starting his second term in January 2025. Globally, there were p
