SOCIETY
New parliament building on track for completion by mid-March
New parliament building on track for completion by mid-March
The contractor is reportedly working around the clock, with 375 to 380 workers on site daily, to meet the deadline. “We are pushing the contractor to finish as quickly as possible.
Jan 13, 2026
WORLD
China says will 'safeguard' interests after Trump tariff threat over Iran
China says will 'safeguard' interests after Trump tariff thr...
"We have always believed that there are no winners in a tariff war, and China will resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests," foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular news conference when asked about Trump's levy announcement.
Jan 13, 2026
SOCIETY
12.7% youth unemployed, over Rs 1,500 billion ‘life-cycle deficit’ in Nepal
12.7% youth unemployed, over Rs 1,500 billion ‘life-cycle de...
According to the report, youth unemployment stands at 12.7 percent, while only 38.5 percent of the labor force is actively participating.
Jan 13, 2026
SOCIETY
Nine Nepali migrant workers killed in fire incident in India
Nine Nepali migrant workers killed in fire incident in India
Nine Nepali migrant workers from Salyan, including five children, were killed after a gas cylinder explosion sparked a massive fire in Himachal Pradesh’s Arki area early Monday.
Jan 13, 2026
SOCIETY
Home Ministry transfers CDOs, other officials
Home Ministry transfers CDOs, other officials
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday transferred and posted eight officials, including Chief District Officers.
Jan 13, 2026
SPORTS
SAFF Futsal Championship: Nepali women team take on Sri Lanka
SAFF Futsal Championship: Nepali women team take on Sri Lank...
The Nepali women’s team will face Sri Lanka on Tuesday at the Nonthaburi Futsal Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The match is set to start at 5:45 PM Nepal time.
Jan 13, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices rise for third consecutive day
Gold, silver prices rise for third consecutive day
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, one tola of gold is priced at Rs 276,500, while silver is trading at Rs 5,340 per tola on Tuesday.
Jan 13, 2026
WORLD
Germany plays down threat of US invading Greenland
Germany plays down threat of US invading Greenland
Germany’s foreign minister dismissed the likelihood of a US military move on Greenland, saying there was no sign President Donald Trump’s takeover threats were being seriously considered.
Jan 13, 2026
POLITICS
51 days to HoR Polls: 85 candidates withdraw names from PR closed list
51 days to HoR Polls: 85 candidates withdraw names from PR c...
According to the Election Commission, the candidates included in the closed list submitted by the political parties on December 28 and 29 withdrew their names as per the deadline set for Monday.
Jan 13, 2026
WORLD
Russian attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills four: governor
Russian attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills four: governor
"The number of people killed in the enemy attack on the outskirts of Kharkiv has reached four," Oleg Synegubov posted on Telegram.
Jan 13, 2026