SOCIETY
Health Insurance Board urges responsible use of health insurance
Health Insurance Board urges responsible use of health insur...
The Insurance Board has urged service recipients to use health services responsibly, not to misuse insurance services, and not to exert pressure on doctors or health workers for unnecessary laboratory tests.
Jan 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Heavy snowfall in Mustang, Humla and Bajura
Heavy snowfall in Mustang, Humla and Bajura
Various parts of the district have witnessed heavy snowfall since last night. The hills and mountains are blanketed with snow, while most places had rainfall as well.
Jan 28, 2026
WORLD
Hybrid cars top choice for consumers in Europe in 2025
Hybrid cars top choice for consumers in Europe in 2025
Some 10.8 million new vehicles were registered in 2025 in the European Union, an increase of 1.8 percent from the previous year, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA).
Jan 28, 2026
Market
Gold and silver prices continue to rise, hit record high
Gold and silver prices continue to rise, hit record high
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Associations, the price of fine gold climbed to Rs 318,800 per tola, while silver rose to Rs 7,300 per tola.
Jan 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Brutal Bara killing: Mother, son killed, father in critical condition
Brutal Bara killing: Mother, son killed, father in critical...
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Bijayaraj Pandit, spokesperson for the DPO, Bara, the victims are Sumitra Devi and her son Rameshwar Mahato, wife and son of Jagarup Mahato of Parwanipur Rural Municipality–1, Rahariyadi.
Jan 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Excavation of Ganapati Deluxe bus suspended due to technical difficulties
Excavation of Ganapati Deluxe bus suspended due to technical...
Assistant Chief District Officer Deepak Regmi said the decision to halt the excavation was taken on the 17th day since the operation began, after difficulties arose in removing the remaining submerged parts of the bus.
Jan 28, 2026
ECONOMY
Damaged Rs 3b ministers' quarters need Rs 110m for repairs
Damaged Rs 3b ministers' quarters need Rs 110m for repairs
The Federal Secretariat Construction and Management Office under the Ministry of Urban Development has moved ahead with plans to reconstruct the damaged residences. According to Undersecretary Ronika Joshi, reconstruction work is expected to begin from Falgun.
Jan 28, 2026
WORLD
Health threat of global plastics projected to soar
Health threat of global plastics projected to soar
A British-French team of researchers attempted to cover all the different ways that plastic affects health, from oil and gas extraction during production to all the products that end up in landfills.
Jan 28, 2026
POLITICS
36 days to go for voting: Officers assigned for monitoring election code
36 days to go for voting: Officers assigned for monitoring e...
The assistant chief district officer in each district has been assigned to monitor the enforcement of the election code of conduct in a bid to ensure free and fair elections tothe HoR scheduled for March 5.
Jan 28, 2026
POLITICS
NA lawmakers raise alarm over Lamichhane case withdrawal; Activist arrested for criticism
NA lawmakers raise alarm over Lamichhane case withdrawal; Ac...
On January 26, the Supreme Court ordered the Office of the Attorney General to submit additional evidence and documents reportedly surfaced in cases related to Lamichhane, signaling continued judicial scrutiny.
Jan 28, 2026