WORLD
Bangladesh launches campaigns for first post-Hasina elections
Bangladesh launches campaigns for first post-Hasina election...
Tens of thousands of flag waving supporters of key frontrunner Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) crowded the streets of the northern city of Sylhet, chanting his name.
Jan 22, 2026
POLITICS
Why are female candidates still rare in elections?
Why are female candidates still rare in elections?
Women’s presence in national politics is still weak, and within parties, female members often lack influence. As a result, women make up only 11.35% of all candidates—a small rise from 9.3% in the 2079 BS election.
Jan 22, 2026
SPORTS
Netherlands set 141-run target for Nepal
Netherlands set 141-run target for Nepal
The Netherlands posted 140 for five after opting to bat first at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Kathmandu.
Jan 22, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices drop
Gold, silver prices drop
Compared to Wednesday, the price of gold has dropped by Rs 2,900 per tola and silver by Rs 50 per tola.
Jan 22, 2026
POLITICS
Betraying local mandate for federal power
Betraying local mandate for federal power
According to local governance experts, resigning midway without completing that term amounts to deceiving the electorate and undermining the public mandate.
Jan 22, 2026
POLITICS
HoR elections: Negligible Dalit candidates contesting under FPTP
HoR elections: Negligible Dalit candidates contesting under...
Dalit community has witnessed a meager number of candidates in the House of Representatives member elections to be held on coming March 5.
Jan 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Westerly wind's partial influence continues; Fog to blanket terai
Westerly wind's partial influence continues; Fog to blanket...
According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, fog is likely to blanket some parts of the Terai region this afternoon.
Jan 22, 2026
WORLD
World order in 'midst of a rupture': Canada PM Carney tells Davos
World order in 'midst of a rupture': Canada PM Carney tells...
Carney delivered his stirring speech to political and financial elites at the World Economic Forum, a day before US President Donald Trump was set to address the gathering in Davos, Switzerland.
Jan 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Excessive petroleum imports push Nepal’s trade deficit up 10.15%
Excessive petroleum imports push Nepal’s trade deficit up 10...
According to records maintained by the Department of Customs (DoC), Nepal recorded a trade deficit of Rs 797.004 billion between mid-July 2025 and mid-January 2026. The deficit stood at Rs 723.58 billion during the same period of the previous fiscal year.
Jan 22, 2026
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Jhapa-5: Balen’s hope rest on swing votes as numbers favor Oli
Jhapa-5: Balen’s hope rest on swing votes as numbers favor O...
Balendra Shah’s long-running feud with KP Sharma Oli has moved from social media sparring to the ballot box, with Balen challenging the UML chair in his Jhapa-5 stronghold under the RSP banner.
Jan 22, 2026