POLITICS
Nearly three dozen NC CWC members press Dr Shekhar to help resolve general convention disp...
Nearly three dozen NC CWC members press Dr Shekhar to help r...
Thirty Nepali Congress central committee members met senior leader Dr Shekhar Koirala in Kathmandu, urging him to help defuse growing internal tensions as debates over the party convention and future alliances continue.
Jan 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Wild elephant found dead in Jhapa
Wild elephant found dead in Jhapa
The elephant was found dead at a farm of a local Lal Bahadur Rasaili, said Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Jhapa, Khagendra Bahadur Khadka.
Jan 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Offensive religious comments on TikTok sparks tension across Madhesh
Offensive religious comments on TikTok sparks tension across...
A TikTok video containing offensive religious remarks has triggered widespread unrest across Madhesh, prompting curfews, mass arrests, and urgent appeals from leaders to uphold communal harmony.
Jan 06, 2026
POLITICS
Former minister Umesh Yadav joins JSP-Nepal
Former minister Umesh Yadav joins JSP-Nepal
Former Irrigation Minister Umesh Yadav has left the NCP to join the Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, adding a fresh twist to the country’s shifting political scene.
Jan 06, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices rise
Gold, silver prices rise
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold rose sharply by Rs 3,100 per tola in a single day, settling at Rs 268,100 per tola.
Jan 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Schools shut in Kanchanpur due to excessive cold
Schools shut in Kanchanpur due to excessive cold
Normal life in the district is affected following the biting cold.
Jan 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Curfew hours extended until 1:00 PM in Birgunj
Curfew hours extended until 1:00 PM in Birgunj
Chief District Officer Bhola Dahal said efforts are underway to resolve the disputes. The curfew was issued to maintain law and order in view of potential conflicts between two ethnic communities.
Jan 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Minister Ingnam cracks down on middlemen in land offices
Minister Ingnam cracks down on middlemen in land offices
He unveiled a sweeping 39-point action plan aimed at immediately improving land and property administration, surveying, mapping, guthi management, and cooperative services.
Jan 06, 2026
POLITICS
58 days left for HoR Election: Effective implementation of code of conduct stressed
58 days left for HoR Election: Effective implementation of c...
The Central Code of Conduct Monitoring Committee is formed as per Clause 26 of the Election Code of Conduct, 2082 BS.
Jan 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal’s elephant triumph: From forest patrols to diplomatic gifts
Nepal’s elephant triumph: From forest patrols to diplomatic...
A recent example of this achievement is the case of Rudrakali and Khagendraprasad, two elephants sent to Qatar as official state gifts. While the gesture reflects Nepal’s growing expertise in elephant conservation, it has not been without controversy.
Jan 06, 2026