SOCIETY
All detainees relocated following arson and gang fight at Sanothimi juvenile correction ce...
All detainees relocated following arson and gang fight at Sa...
All detainees relocated from the Sanothimi Juvenile Correction Centre in Bhaktapur after clashes between rival gangs sparked arson and vandalism.
Jan 23, 2026
POLITICS
Baburam Bhattarai withdraws candidacy for HoR election
Baburam Bhattarai withdraws candidacy for HoR election
According to his secretariat, candidates from other political parties requested Bhattarai to withdraw from the race and instead assume the role of a guardian.
Jan 23, 2026
WORLD
Malaysia lifts suspension on Musk's Grok chatbot
Malaysia lifts suspension on Musk's Grok chatbot
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) suspended the service on X and xAI on January 11 and appointed solicitors to commence "legal proceedings", without specifying what that would entail.
Jan 23, 2026
POLITICS
Newly elected NC President Thapa to assume office today
Newly elected NC President Thapa to assume office today
NC Central Office Secretary Prakash Sharma said office-bearers, CWC members, and provincial presidents have been requested to attend the meeting.
Jan 23, 2026
WORLD
Trump says US 'armada' headed toward Gulf
Trump says US 'armada' headed toward Gulf
Trump has repeatedly left open the option of new military action against Iran after Washington backed and joined Israel's 12-day war in June aimed at degrading Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.
Jan 23, 2026
WORLD
Japan PM Takaichi dissolves parliament for snap election
Japan PM Takaichi dissolves parliament for snap election
The country's first woman premier had announced her intentions on Monday, seeking public backing for measures to shield households from rising living costs and increase spending on defence.
Jan 23, 2026
SOCIETY
President Paudel attends 'Basanta Shrawan' ceremony
President Paudel attends 'Basanta Shrawan' ceremony
On the occasion, the President listened to the hymns and the melody played as per the Vedic rituals.
Jan 23, 2026
POLITICS
HoR elections: 88 polling stations 'sensitive' in Kavre
HoR elections: 88 polling stations 'sensitive' in Kavre
The District Police Office has stated that 88 polling stations in the district are sensitive, of which 23 are 'highly sensitive'.
Jan 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal increases border screening amid deadly Nipah virus threat
Nepal increases border screening amid deadly Nipah virus thr...
Health ministry has tightened surveillance at airports and border checkpoints and hospitals on high alert after confirmed Nipah virus cases in India’s West Bengal.
Jan 23, 2026
Market
Gold prices surge past Rs 300,000
Gold prices surge past Rs 300,000
The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders’ Association reports that one tola of hallmarked gold is now priced at Rs 3,01,400, and silver at Rs 6,190 per tola.
Jan 23, 2026