WORLD
Taiwan's president vows to defend sovereignty after China drills
Taiwan's president vows to defend sovereignty after China dr...
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te vowed to defend the island’s sovereignty and democracy after China launched provocative military drills encircling Taiwan.
Jan 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Incidents of press freedom violation on rise in 2025: FNJ
Incidents of press freedom violation on rise in 2025: FNJ
According to the monitoring of the umbrella organization of working journalists across Nepal, a total of 139 anti-press incidents were recorded in 2025.
Jan 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Teenagers found dead in community forest in Surkhet
Teenagers found dead in community forest in Surkhet
The deceased have been identified as Sunita Bhandari, 19, from Chamunda Bindrasaini Municipality–3, Dailekh, and Surendra Thapa, 17, from Thantikandh Rural Municipality–2, Dailekh, according to Shyam Prakash Yadav, spokesperson at the Dailekh District Police Office.
Jan 01, 2026
SOCIETY
NICCI proposes Nepal–India joint investment in fertilizer plant
NICCI proposes Nepal–India joint investment in fertilizer pl...
The interaction underscored a shared commitment to enhancing Nepal–India cooperation in agriculture through strategic investments, knowledge exchange, and sustained institutional engagement.
Jan 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Foreign Minister Sharma attends Begum Khaleda Zia’s state funeral in Dhaka
Foreign Minister Sharma attends Begum Khaleda Zia’s state fu...
During the visit, Minister Sharma met Tarique Rahman, Begum Zia’s son and Acting BNP Chair, conveying condolences and honoring her contributions to Bangladesh’s political and democratic development.
Jan 01, 2026
WORLD
Global 'fragmentation' fuelling world's crises: UN refugee chief
Global 'fragmentation' fuelling world's crises: UN refugee c...
"This fragmentation of geopolitics that has caused the emergence of so many crises is perhaps the most worrying thing," the Italian diplomat said in his final interview as UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
Jan 01, 2026
Market
Prices of gold and silver drop for fourth consecutive day
Prices of gold and silver drop for fourth consecutive day
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, hallmarked gold is now priced at Rs 259,600 per tola, while silver is valued at Rs 4,415 per tola.
Jan 01, 2026
SOCIETY
13th Nepali National Dress and Topi Day being marked today
13th Nepali National Dress and Topi Day being marked today
Under the slogan 'Nepali Topi: Our Identity,' young individuals have been observing this day for the past 13 years.
Jan 01, 2026
POLITICS
Uncertainty looms over NC as party struggles to meet convention deadlines
Uncertainty looms over NC as party struggles to meet convent...
The Nepali Congress’ 15th General Convention has been thrown into uncertainty after unresolved membership disputes stalled ward-level conventions, prompting party leaders to push for a Special General Convention to meet statutory deadlines.
Jan 01, 2026
POLITICS
General secretaries cannot fault party president for delayed general convention: NC Spokes...
General secretaries cannot fault party president for delayed...
Dr Mahat said it would be “unfortunate” to blame the party president, as the primary responsibility for fixing the convention schedule and managing the process lies with the general secretaries themselves.
Jan 01, 2026