ECONOMY
Kathmandu–Lhasa bus service to resume
Kathmandu–Lhasa bus service to resume
The decision was taken at the Nepal–China Joint Meeting of Commerce Secretaries held in Lhasa on January 20 and 21, according to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies. Nepali Consul General in Lhasa, Laxmi Prasad Niraula, said the start date of the Kathmandu–Lhasa bus service w...
Jan 25, 2026
SOCIETY
Balen Shah declines public debate with Oli
Balen Shah declines public debate with Oli
Rejecting the proposal, Shah said he could not engage in such a forum, particularly in light of social media narratives that label him a “terrorist” or accuse him of “burning the country.”
Jan 25, 2026
SOCIETY
13-yr-old killed in jeep accident, another injured
13-yr-old killed in jeep accident, another injured
The deceased has been identified as 13-year-old Koiska Gharti of Maghde–4, Koldanda. She was critically injured in the accident and was pronounced dead by doctors at Province Hospital, Damauli, at 8:40 am.
Jan 25, 2026
WORLD
Singapore to invest $785 million in public research on AI
Singapore to invest $785 million in public research on AI
The fund will enable Singapore to establish "world-class" research centres, build capabilities to support the industrial applications of AI, and develop talent through partnerships with overseas researchers and institutions, it said.
Jan 25, 2026
POLITICS
HoR polls 39 days away: Candidates' personal details made public
HoR polls 39 days away: Candidates' personal details made p...
Under the first-past-the-post electoral system, the commission has published the personal information provided with the nomination papers of candidates whose nominations were accepted by the deadline, as stipulated in Section 22 (1) of the House of Representatives Election Directive, 2082 BS.
Jan 25, 2026
SOCIETY
Lipulekh voters to cast ballots at district headquarters
Lipulekh voters to cast ballots at district headquarters
The District Election Office has announced that these centers will be located at the district headquarters in Khalanga, specifically for voters from Chhangru of Byas Rural Municipality-1 and Tinkar village of the Lipulekh area.
Jan 25, 2026
POLITICS
Voting commences across all seven provinces for 17 NA seats
Voting commences across all seven provinces for 17 NA seats
EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai announced that the voting will take place until 3:00 PM today. Out of the 18 vacant seats, one in Koshi Province for the Khas Arya category was filled uncontested.
Jan 25, 2026
SOCIETY
Today's weather update: Snowy forecast hits high hills today
Today's weather update: Snowy forecast hits high hills today
There is a chance of light snowfall and rain in certain locations within the high hill and Himalayan regions of Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces, as well as in a few other high hill and Himalayan areas.
Jan 25, 2026
POLITICS
National Assembly: Voting underway nationwide for 17 seats
National Assembly: Voting underway nationwide for 17 seats
Of the 18 seats, one seat from the Khas Arya category in Koshi Province is uncontested, while elections are being held today for the remaining 17 seats.
Jan 25, 2026
SPORTS
T20 World Cup: Scotland replaces Bangladesh
T20 World Cup: Scotland replaces Bangladesh
The decision was taken by ICC Chair Jay Shah during a meeting held in Dubai. The ICC shared the update through its official social media channels.
Jan 25, 2026