- Friday, 2 January 2026
Talks between government and Nagarik Bachau Abhiyan positive: Minister Kharel
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel informed that the talks between the government and the Nagarik Bachau Abhiyan (Protect Citizen Campaign) went positive.
Investigation Commission to write to former PM Oli summoning for clarifications
Responding to a media query today, Commission Chair Gauri Bahadur Karki said preparations are underway to seek clarification from Oli once the process of seeking clarification from then Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak is completed.
Incumbent government will transfer responsibility through elections: Home Minister
Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal said the incumbent government has already stepped up its preparations for elections with a mandate to transfer the responsibility by maintaining good governance and assuring rule of law and corruption-free administration.
Border security units from Nepal and China take stock of border pillars at Bhotkhola
The border security police from Nepal and China have conducted a joint inspection of the border pillars along the Nepal–China border in Bhotkhola Rural Municipality-1, Kimathanka, the northern region of Sankhuwasabha district.
Demonstration held against SC verdict regarding criteria for structures near road, river
Residents living near roads and riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley staged a protest at Maitighar today, demanding the repeal of demarcation standards for rivers and streams, which they say are unjustifiable to local communities.
New Year tourists bring joy to tourism business from Ranikot to Nagarkot in Bhaktapur
Today is the first day of the English New Year 2026. Hotels from Nagarkot to Ranikot, considered the major tourist destinations of Bhaktapur, are filled with domestic tourists who have come here to celebrate the New Year Day, making local tourism and hotel entrepreneurs excited.
Rasuwagadhi border crossing resumes around after six months
According to Rasuwa’s Chief District Officer, Rajesh Panthi, operations at the checkpoint had come to a complete halt after a devastating flood in the Lhende River last July swept away the Miteri Bridge over the Bhotekoshi River. Movement through the checkpoint resumed this morning following the construction of a 91-metre Bailey bridge by the Government of China.
Gold and silver prices drop
The prices of gold and silver have been continuously rising in the local market recent days. But today, the prices of both metals have decreased.
Today marks the 13th Nepali National Dress and Topi Day
The 13th Nepali Rastriya Poshak Diwas tatha Topi Diwas (National Dress and Hat Day) is being commemorated today through a variety of events organized by numerous youth organizations.
Minister Kharel visits Jyapu Museum
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel made a visit to the Jyapu Museum in Patan, Lalitpur. On Wednesday evening,
New Year 2026 begins
Today marks the start of the year 2026 in the Gregorian calendar, which is acknowledged in the Christian era. This calendar is named after Father Gregory, who created it based on the year of Jesus Christ's birth. As New Year 2026 arrives, those who observe this calendar are exchanging greetings with each other.
Weather alert: Low visibility due to fog in Terai; Snowfall forecast for mountainous regions
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported that the ongoing influence of westerly winds will lead to widespread fog and mist in most parts of the Terai this afternoon, while some provinces may experience partly cloudy skies.
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Rent of Bhrikutimandap-based structures will be revised
Kathmandu, Dec 31: Minister for Women, Children and Social Welfare, Shraddha Shrestha, has said letter would be sent immediately to entrepreneurs and organisations, who have not paid dues of Bhrikutimandap-based Social Welfare Board strictures. Talking to media persons after inspecting the premise here today, Minister Shrestha mentioned "We had heard that some of the entrepreneurs and organisations had not paid dues and we came to know about the problems. We will send letter asking them to pay the dues immediately." She clarified that rent of structures would be determined as per the time during renewal of rent agreement, adding, "Activities would be forwarded to raise the overdue from those who have leased the structures for business purpose." (RSS)
