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
POLITICS
Nepal sees only 12.11% women candidates in HoR poll nominations
Nepal sees only 12.11% women candidates in HoR poll nominati...
According to the Election Commission, only 12.11 percent of the candidates who filed nominations are women. While briefing journalists on the nomination process, the EC noted the low number of women candidates.
Jan 21, 2026
Market
Gold price rises by over Rs 10,000 in single day
Gold price rises by over Rs 10,000 in single day
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, hallmarked gold has been fixed at Rs 295,100 per tola today, while silver is priced at Rs 5,920 per tola.
Jan 21, 2026
WORLD
Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through
Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls throu...
Popular Frenchman Gael Monfils meanwhile bid farewell to Melbourne Park with an epic defeat and thanks for "an amazing ride".
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
Dahal pledges to develop former People’s War base areas
Dahal pledges to develop former People’s War base areas
Addressing a gathering after filing his nomination in Rukum Purva constituency no. 1 for the March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) elections on Tuesday, the Nepali Communist Party's Coordinator assured the people there to meet their expectations.
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
HoR election: Six candidates from sexual minority contesting HoR poll
HoR election: Six candidates from sexual minority contesting...
The deadline for registering nominations for the upcoming election under the first-past-the-post system was set on Tuesday.
Jan 21, 2026
SOCIETY
SC seeks original AG decision on Lamichhane case revision
SC seeks original AG decision on Lamichhane case revision
A single bench of Justice Abdul Aziz Musalman made this order seeking the original copy of the decision made by the Office of the Attorney General on January 14.
Jan 21, 2026
WORLD
Dogsled diplomacy in Greenland proves elusive for US
Dogsled diplomacy in Greenland proves elusive for US
The annual Avannaata Qimussersua race is dear to Greenlanders as the most prestigious event of its kind, pitting around 30 teams against each other to decide the territory's top dog sledders.
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
Six former finance ministers contesting for upcoming general election
Six former finance ministers contesting for upcoming general...
Six former finance ministers have entered the electoral race for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5.
Jan 21, 2026