OPINION
Well-nourished children learn best – and can change the world
Well-nourished children learn best – and can change the worl...
Drawing on its own history, Finland is partnering with Nepal to ensure that no child’s education is limited by hunger, making school meals a cornerstone of learning and development.
Jan 15, 2026
Editorial
Do Not Let Promise of Good Governance Fade Away
Do Not Let Promise of Good Governance Fade Away
Four months after the Gen Z movement, public hope is fading as the new government struggles to turn protest energy into meaningful reforms and good governance.
Jan 15, 2026
POLITICS
Bhrikutimandap election schedule revised: Voting to begin from 8 PM
Bhrikutimandap election schedule revised: Voting to begin fr...
Under the revised timetable, the candidate list will be published at 4:00 PM. Objections to candidacy can be submitted until 4:30 PM, with scrutiny completed by 5:00 PM. The final candidate list is set to be published at 5:05 PM.
Jan 14, 2026
POLITICS
Unity efforts failed despite President Deuba’s flexibility: Lekhak
Unity efforts failed despite President Deuba’s flexibility:...
Lekhak said that despite Deuba being ready even to curtail his own powers, efforts to reach a consensus failed due to the rigidity of General Secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma.
Jan 14, 2026
POLITICS
Vacate Sanepa, brother Gagan is coming: NC cadres chant at Bhrikutimandap
Vacate Sanepa, brother Gagan is coming: NC cadres chant at B...
Issuing a warning to party President Sher Bahadur Deuba to vacate the party’s central office in Sanepa, protesters close to Gagan Thapa chanted, “Vacate Sanepa, brother Gagan is coming.”
Jan 14, 2026
POLITICS
Expulsion of Gagan, Bishwa was unavoidable; developments within Congress are unfortunate:...
Expulsion of Gagan, Bishwa was unavoidable; developments wit...
Lekhak said the Central Working Committee was compelled to take a strict decision after parallel activities increased in complete disregard of the party’s statute and discipline.
Jan 14, 2026
ECONOMY
Shova Gyawali appointed Chairperson of Nepal Republic Media
Shova Gyawali appointed Chairperson of Nepal Republic Media
Outgoing Chairperson Binod Raj Gyawali said that a leadership transition was necessary in a changing context and expressed confidence that the new leadership would successfully take the institution forward.
Jan 14, 2026
WORLD
Israeli military says 6 Palestinians killed in southern Gaza
Israeli military says 6 Palestinians killed in southern Gaza
According to a military spokesperson, tanks were dispatched after troops spotted six armed individuals in western Rafah on Tuesday. The spokesperson said the militants had fired at a tank, triggering an exchange of fire that included airstrikes.
Jan 14, 2026
POLITICS
Rabi Lamichhane cleared of organized crime, money laundering charges
Rabi Lamichhane cleared of organized crime, money laundering...
The Office of the Attorney General has authorised government attorneys to withdraw these cases, which were pending in multiple district courts including Kaski, Rupandehi, Kathmandu and Parsa. Following the decision, Lamichhane will face legal proceedings only for cooperative fraud.
Jan 14, 2026
SOCIETY
99 percent of children under 18 are now literate in Nepal
99 percent of children under 18 are now literate in Nepal
Despite progress, disparities persist in Madhesh Province, where literacy stands at 66 percent, and around 770,000 children aged 5–17 remain out of school.
Jan 14, 2026