WORLD
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it completes China trade deal
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it completes Chin...
Relations between the United States and its northern neighbor have been rocky since Trump returned to the White House a year ago, with spats over trade and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney decrying a "rupture" in the US-led global order.
Jan 25, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD sells at Rs 147.41, euro at Rs 173.02
Forex Updates: USD sells at Rs 147.41, euro at Rs 173.02
The buying rate for one euro has been set at Rs 172.31 and the selling rate at Rs 173.02. One UK pound sterling is priced at Rs 198.58 for buying and Rs 199.39 for selling. The Swiss franc stands at Rs 185.61 for buying and Rs 186.37 for selling.
Jan 25, 2026
SOCIETY
KMC to respect SC order on construction along riverbanks: Dangol
KMC to respect SC order on construction along riverbanks: Da...
Speaking at a meeting with office bearers of 19 river struggle committees from the Valley, KMC Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol said the metropolis has already issued a public notice lifting the construction freeze along riverbanks, in line with the court’s directive.
Jan 25, 2026
WORLD
Final report casts doubt on existence of Canada mystery brain illness
Final report casts doubt on existence of Canada mystery brai...
In 2021, health officials in New Brunswick launched an investigation involving 48 patients with a range of neurological symptoms but no apparent common illness. These included muscle spasms, memory loss, hallucinations and balance issues.
Jan 25, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepalis consume 31 million kg of imported chocolate worth Rs 1.5 billion in six months
Nepalis consume 31 million kg of imported chocolate worth Rs...
From mid-July to mid-January, a total of 3,167 metric tons (31.67 million kg) of chocolates from various international brands were imported and consumed in Nepal. Of this, chewing gum chocolates alone accounted for 254,128 kg, worth Rs 125.5 million.
Jan 25, 2026
POLITICS
Madhesh emerges as a defining battleground ahead of March 5 polls
Madhesh emerges as a defining battleground ahead of March 5...
Once considered a routine voting region, Madhesh has now become a potential kingmaker in national politics. The province comprises eight districts with 32 constituencies of the 165 first-past-the-post (FPTP) seats and nearly 20 percent of the country’s voters (approximately 3,636,414 ) reside...
Jan 25, 2026
WORLD
Ukraine says deadly Russian strikes threaten US-backed peace talks
Ukraine says deadly Russian strikes threaten US-backed peace...
Bombardments killed one person and injured 27 in Kyiv and the northeastern city of Kharkiv overnight, authorities said, as Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were set for a second day of talks on the latest US-brokered proposals.
Jan 25, 2026
Editorial
Breathing Crisis: Nepal’s Winter of Neglect
Breathing Crisis: Nepal’s Winter of Neglect
Failure to act decisively today will exact a heavy price in overcrowded hospitals, diminished quality of life and a weakened future generation. The fight against air pollution is no longer about tomorrow; it is about today.
Jan 25, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal’s debt burden rises as rupee hits record low against US dollar
Nepal’s debt burden rises as rupee hits record low against U...
The Nepali currency plunged to a record low against the US dollar on Saturday, increasing the government’s debt liabilities at a time when Nepal is grappling with a rapidly rising public debt burden.
Jan 25, 2026
OPINION
Nepal's Science Needs Truth, Not Hype
Nepal's Science Needs Truth, Not Hype
We celebrate the scoreboard while ignoring the conditions that make good work possible in the first place.
As Nepal tries to build an authentic research culture, standards are slipping. Hiring committees increasingly find counting easier than reading. They want volume, speed, and a single number th...
Jan 25, 2026