Market
Gold, silver prices climb further, hit new high
Gold, silver prices climb further, hit new high
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold rose by Rs 300 per tola to Rs 309,300—the highest level recorded so far.
Jan 27, 2026
TECHNOLOGY
Vietnam's VinFast partners with AI firm on 'robo-car' system
Vietnam's VinFast partners with AI firm on 'robo-car' system
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast said it will partner with Israeli AI firm Autobrains to develop a lower-cost, camera-based autonomous driving system and roll it as part of its global expansion push.
Jan 27, 2026
WORLD
Extreme cold grips millions as US digs out of deadly snowstorm
Extreme cold grips millions as US digs out of deadly snowsto...
A frigid, life-threatening Arctic air mass could delay recovery as municipalities from New Mexico to Maine tried to dig out following the storm, which dropped a vicious cocktail of heavy snow and wind, along with freezing rain and sleet.
Jan 27, 2026
WORLD
Japan's election campaign kicks off: five things to know
Japan's election campaign kicks off: five things to know
Here are five key issues in a high-stakes vote where Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has laid her political future on the line.
Jan 27, 2026
SOCIETY
Nine districts at high risk of forest fire
Nine districts at high risk of forest fire
According to the Authority, Banke, Bardiya, Chitwan, Dang, Kailali, Kanchanpur, Parsa, Salyan and Surkhet districts are categorized as having high risk of forest fire.
Jan 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Rasuwa Customs Office collects Rs 1.16 billion in revenue
Rasuwa Customs Office collects Rs 1.16 billion in revenue
Currently, the officials are screening some 200 goods-laden containers.
Jan 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Petroleum imports through Birgunj continue to rise
Petroleum imports through Birgunj continue to rise
This marks an increase of Rs 2.75 billion compared to the same period of the previous FY. During the review period, revenue collected from petroleum imports reached Rs 37.85 billion.
Jan 27, 2026
POLITICS
EC intensifies action against election code violators
EC intensifies action against election code violators
The EC has sought eight explanations during the period since the enforcement of the election code of conduct (January 18 midnight) through January 25.
Jan 27, 2026
POLITICS
Govt sets up Central Security Command Post ahead of HoR polls
Govt sets up Central Security Command Post ahead of HoR poll...
The Command Post, led by Home Secretary Raj Kumar Shrestha, brings together senior officials from all four security agencies and will function under the directives of the Central Security Committee.
Jan 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Base interest rate of commercial banks plummets to a three-year low at 5.36 percent
Base interest rate of commercial banks plummets to a three-y...
According to the records maintained by 20 commercial banks, they have fixed the average base interest rate for the month of Magh (mid-January to mid-February) at 5.36 percent.
Jan 27, 2026