WORLD

Japan PM Takaichi dissolves parliament for snap election

Japan PM Takaichi dissolves parliament for snap election

The country's first woman premier had announced her intentions on Monday, seeking public backing for measures to shield...

The country's first woman premier had announced her intentions on Monday, seeking public backing for measures to shield...

Jan 23, 2026

SOCIETY

President Paudel attends 'Basanta Shrawan' ceremony

President Paudel attends 'Basanta Shrawan' ceremony

On the occasion, the President listened to the hymns and the melody played as per the Vedic rituals. 

On the occasion, the President listened to the hymns and the melody played as per the Vedic rituals. 

Jan 23, 2026

POLITICS

HoR elections: 88 polling stations 'sensitive' in Kavre

HoR elections: 88 polling stations 'sensitive' in Kavre

The District Police Office has stated that 88 polling stations in the district are sensitive, of which 23 are 'highly se...

The District Police Office has stated that 88 polling stations in the district are sensitive, of which 23 are 'highly se...

Jan 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Nepal increases border screening amid deadly Nipah virus threat

Nepal increases border screening amid deadly Nipah virus threat

Health ministry has tightened surveillance at airports and border checkpoints and hospitals on high alert after confirme...

Health ministry has tightened surveillance at airports and border checkpoints and hospitals on high alert after confirme...

Jan 23, 2026

Market

Gold prices surge past Rs 300,000

Gold prices surge past Rs 300,000

The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders’ Association reports that one tola of hallmarked gold is now price...

The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders’ Association reports that one tola of hallmarked gold is now price...

Jan 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Scuffle, vandalism at Sanothimi Child Correction Centre

Scuffle, vandalism at Sanothimi Child Correction Centre

The scuffle between the two groups in the correction centre turned to an incident of vandalism and arson. 

The scuffle between the two groups in the correction centre turned to an incident of vandalism and arson. 

Jan 23, 2026

POLITICS

Jhapa-5 has highest voter count as Oli, Balen compete

Jhapa-5 has highest voter count as Oli, Balen compete

The district has a total of 713,537 voters, including 50,000 newly added voters this time.

The district has a total of 713,537 voters, including 50,000 newly added voters this time.

Jan 23, 2026

POLITICS

PM inquires on installation of martyrs' statues in parliament building

PM inquires on installation of martyrs' statues in parliament building

On Thursday, PM Karki had a meeting with ministers and officials from relevant agencies in Singha Durbar to discuss the...

On Thursday, PM Karki had a meeting with ministers and officials from relevant agencies in Singha Durbar to discuss the...

Jan 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Rain, snowfall predicted in various provinces, including Karnali and Sudurpaschim

Rain, snowfall predicted in various provinces, including Karnali and Sudurpaschim

This afternoon, it will generally be cloudy in the Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces, while partial clouds are expecte...

This afternoon, it will generally be cloudy in the Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces, while partial clouds are expecte...

Jan 23, 2026

POLITICS

From pitch to politics: Cricket personalities enter poll battle

From pitch to politics: Cricket personalities enter poll battle

Joining them is Sachin Timilsena, a young cricket commentator widely recognized among Nepali youth. The NC has fielded h...

Joining them is Sachin Timilsena, a young cricket commentator widely recognized among Nepali youth. The NC has fielded h...

Jan 23, 2026