ECONOMY
Gold price up by Rs 600 per tola
Gold price up by Rs 600 per tola
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association (FENEGOSIDA), gold is being traded at Rs 277,800 per tola (11.66 grammes) today against Rs 277,200 on Friday. The price of the yellow metal has gone up by Rs 600 per tola today.
Jan 18, 2026
POLITICS
SC accepts writ against AG’s withdrawal of cases against Rabi Lamichhane
SC accepts writ against AG’s withdrawal of cases against Rab...
Supreme Court accepts writ challenging AG’s decision to drop organized crime and money laundering cases against RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane.
Jan 18, 2026
My City
US Embassy launches Creator’s Mela 2026 in Chitwan
US Embassy launches Creator’s Mela 2026 in Chitwan
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The programme began on Saturday at Hotel Siraichuli in Chitwan, marking a shift in focus from content creation to building sustainable and professional creative businesses. The Chitwan edition, held for the first time, saw participation from more than 800 young and emerging digital creators.
Jan 18, 2026
POLITICS
Deuba faction stages protest at Maitighar against EC decision
Deuba faction stages protest at Maitighar against EC decisio...
Deuba-led Nepali Congress supporters staged a protest at Maitighar on Sunday, demanding the resignation of EC Executive Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari and annulment of the decision recognizing Gagan Thapa as party president.
Jan 18, 2026
POLITICS
KMC Mayor Balen Shah set to resign
KMC Mayor Balen Shah set to resign
Sources claim that Shah is set to resign from his post as mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City following his decision to contest the election directly.
Jan 18, 2026
POLITICS
Deuba faction moves SC seeking annulment of Thapa-led NC, hearing unlikely before Tuesday
Deuba faction moves SC seeking annulment of Thapa-led NC, he...
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The Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress has moved the Supreme Court against the Election Commission’s recognition of the Thapa-led party committee, with the hearing expected to begin from Tuesday.
Jan 18, 2026
POLITICS
Prominent leaders, including Ishwar and Yogesh, miss out on tickets
Prominent leaders, including Ishwar and Yogesh, miss out on...
Those denied tickets include Ishwar Pokharel, Surendra Pandey, Yogesh Bhattarai, Gokul Baskota, Thakur Gaire, Karan Thapa, Ain Mahar, Jhapat Rawal, Nardamuni Rana, Krishnagopal Shrestha, Binod Khatriwada, Chhabilal Bishwakarma, Neeraj Acharya, Bishnu Rizal, and Ushakiran Timilsina.
Jan 18, 2026
WORLD
Trump heads into Davos storm, with an eye on home
Trump heads into Davos storm, with an eye on home
Trump is set to return to the Davos forum next week, using the global stage to defend his economic record and unveil housing cost measures aimed primarily at US voters amid growing domestic discontent.
Jan 18, 2026
ECONOMY
1,200 MW Budhigandaki Project: Investment model worth nearly Rs 400 billion approved
1,200 MW Budhigandaki Project: Investment model worth nearly...
The project is estimated to cost nearly Rs 400 billion. Its base cost stands at USD 2.77 billion, around Rs 374 billion. Under the approved plan, 70 percent of the funding will come from loans and 30 percent from equity. Of the equity portion, the government will hold an 80 percent stake, while the...
Jan 18, 2026
POLITICS
46 days to HoR poll: EC expects code compliance
46 days to HoR poll: EC expects code compliance
The EC had also discussed with the political parties registered for participating in the House of Representatives (HoR) member election-2082 in connection with the implementation of the Election Code of Conduct, 2082.
Jan 18, 2026