ECONOMY
Investors secure capital gains of Rs 122 billion as NEPSE surges 2.77 percent in a week
Investors secure capital gains of Rs 122 billion as NEPSE su...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week went up 73.18 points (2.77 percent) after the investors gathered confidence with an improvement in the political environment that allows the government to hold general elections on stipulated time.
Jan 24, 2026
POLITICS
NC’s Deuba faction to hold national convention
NC’s Deuba faction to hold national convention
After being sidelined by the party’s recent Special General Convention, NC former party president Sher Bahadur Deuba has begun preparations to hold a national convention ahead of the March 5 election.
Jan 24, 2026
WORLD
Ukraine, Russia to hold second day of direct talks on US plan
Ukraine, Russia to hold second day of direct talks on US pla...
The first known direct contact between Ukrainian and Russian officials on the proposal began Friday. Ukraine's chief negotiator Rustem Umerov said the discussions focused "on the parameters for ending Russia's war and the further logic of the negotiation process".
Jan 24, 2026
Entertainment
'Sinners' breaks all-time Oscars record with 16 nominations
'Sinners' breaks all-time Oscars record with 16 nominations
The vampire period horror film “Sinners” made Oscars history with a record-breaking 16 nominations, surpassing all previous films and cementing its status as this awards season’s biggest surprise hit.
Jan 24, 2026
SOCIETY
UNICEF, Govt of Finland jointly launch child-led photo exhibition highlighting education i...
UNICEF, Govt of Finland jointly launch child-led photo exhib...
UNICEF and the Government of Finland in Nepal are amplifying children’s voices on the importance of education in emergencies through a child-led photography exhibition.
Jan 24, 2026
WORLD
Wall Street intends to stay open around the clock
Wall Street intends to stay open around the clock
This week, the Intercontinental Exchange announced it is developing a platform for 24/7 operations that offers "instant settlement."
Jan 24, 2026
SPORTS
Nepal skipper eyes new summit with 'nothing to lose' at T20 World Cup
Nepal skipper eyes new summit with 'nothing to lose' at T20...
Nepal captain Rohit Paudel says his young side has “nothing to lose” at next month’s T20 World Cup as they chase more famous upsets and a Super Eight spot.
Jan 24, 2026
POLITICS
NCP expels seven leaders, including rebel candidates
NCP expels seven leaders, including rebel candidates
In a letter signed by NCP Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal, the party said the individuals have been expelled in accordance with Article 106 of the party statute.
Jan 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Election police recruitment: Short of applications despite deadline extension
Election police recruitment: Short of applications despite d...
For the March 5 parliamentary elections in the district, a total of 1,487 personnel were requested, including 1,298 from the Nepal Police and 189 from the Armed Police Force.
Jan 24, 2026
WORLD
Indonesia landslide kills seven, dozens missing
Indonesia landslide kills seven, dozens missing
The landslide triggered by heavy rainfall struck a village in the region of West Bandung at around 2:30 am, damaging houses.
Jan 24, 2026