POLITICS
UML youth leader in Damak quits party, joins Balen Shah’s campaign
UML youth leader in Damak quits party, joins Balen Shah’s ca...
In a message shared on social media, Khatiwada stated that he has resigned from his positions, including organized membership in the party.
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
Balen reaches out to voters of all ages in Jhapa Constituency-5 (photos)
Balen reaches out to voters of all ages in Jhapa Constituenc...
Balen has stepped up his campaign by inaugurating a contact office and engaging directly with voters—from children to senior citizens—signaling an energetic push to connect across generations.
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
Four ministers quit without disclosing assets
Four ministers quit without disclosing assets
The former ministers—Ghising (Physical Infrastructure, Transport, Water Resources, Energy and Irrigation, Urban Development), Pun (Education and Science and Technology), Kharel (Communications and Information Technology), and Gupta (Youth and Sports)—stepped down without revealing...
Jan 21, 2026
WORLD
Trump says UN should continue, but Board of Peace "might" replace UN
Trump says UN should continue, but Board of Peace "might" re...
In his address that lasted for nearly two hours at the White House press briefing to mark the first anniversary of his second term, Trump repeatedly criticized the United Nations as being ineffective in ending wars, adding that it should continue to exist because "the potential is so great."
Jan 21, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs billion from BFIs for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs billion from BFIs for liquidity management
The central bank will repay both principal and interest on March 25.
Jan 21, 2026
WORLD
Trump departs for Davos forum again after switching to new plane: AFP
Trump departs for Davos forum again after switching to new p...
Trump and his entourage changed planes at Joint Base Andrews just outside Washington and took off again shortly after midnight (0500 GMT), about two-and-a-half hours after his initial departure.
Jan 21, 2026
Market
Danfe Arts to debut at India Art Fair 2026 with six Nepali artists
Danfe Arts to debut at India Art Fair 2026 with six Nepali a...
Danfe Arts will participate in the Galleries Section (Booth E09), marking its first official entry as a gallery after earlier involvement in IAF’s parallel programs in 2024 and the Young Collectors’ Program in 2025. The gallery is among 133 exhibitors from over 14 countries at the fair.
Jan 21, 2026
SPORTS
SAFF U-19 football team announced
SAFF U-19 football team announced
The team members are Aliza BK, Anita Ranamagar, Ashika Karki, Maya Maske, Minmaya Shrestha, Barsha Kunwar, Barsha Oli, Bhumika Budhathoki, Gyansu Dolmo Lho, Jharna Dumrakoti, Juna Tamang, Kutisha Tamang, Nirmala Acharya and Prajita Rai.
Jan 21, 2026
WORLD
China's birth-rate struggles underscore its millennia-long struggle to manage 'the masses'
China's birth-rate struggles underscore its millennia-long s...
China's masses, though, are getting to be less massive. And that’s a problem.
Jan 21, 2026
SOCIETY
India hands over first tranche of election related assistance gifted to Nepal
India hands over first tranche of election related assistanc...
The Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of India, Kathmandu Dr. Rakesh Pandey handed over more than 60 double-cab pickup vehicles and other supplies, that are a part of the assistance sought by the Government of Nepal, in connection with preparations for the upcoming elections in the country...
Jan 21, 2026