ECONOMY
Private sector urges political parties to prioritise economic agendas
Private sector urges political parties to prioritise economi...
Amid growing political debate ahead of the polls, the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has called on political leaders to present clear plans and roadmaps for economic reform.
Jan 19, 2026
ECONOMY
IBN to operate One Stop Service Center to facilitate investors of mega projects
IBN to operate One Stop Service Center to facilitate investo...
The IBN’s initiative has come up at a time when Nepal has been struggling to materialize a notable portion of the investment pledged by the investors.
Jan 19, 2026
SOCIETY
EC calls candidates to file nominations with required documents on January 20
EC calls candidates to file nominations with required docume...
As per the election calendar, the candidates of the first past the post electoral system will file nominations on January 20 for the House of Representatives (HoR) election to be held on March 5.
Jan 19, 2026
WORLD
European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreem...
European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations s...
The signing ceremony in Paraguay’s capital, Asuncion, caps more than a quarter-century of torturous negotiations.
Jan 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Bangladesh Medical Education Fair held in Kathmandu
Bangladesh Medical Education Fair held in Kathmandu
Representatives from 20 private medical colleges in Bangladesh participated in the fair, providing information on admissions, academic programs, fees, and student facilities to aspiring students and their guardians, according to a press statement by the BPMCA.
Jan 19, 2026
WORLD
Europe scrambles to respond to Trump tariff threat
Europe scrambles to respond to Trump tariff threat
Trump has made no secret of his desire to seize the vast Arctic island, an autonomous territory of Denmark, since returning to the White House for a second term, and a ramping up of this claim in recent weeks has deeply shaken transatlantic relations.
Jan 19, 2026
POLITICS
HoR election: EC makes public 3,213 candidates in PR closed list
HoR election: EC makes public 3,213 candidates in PR closed...
The closed list was made public on Sunday.
Jan 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Major Richa Singh honoured by Army’s No. 6 Brigade for role during Gen Z movement
Major Richa Singh honoured by Army’s No. 6 Brigade for role...
Major Singh, who was responsible for the Bensi Outpost and prison security in Dhading district, played a key role in maintaining order through effective crowd control, protection of public infrastructure and close coordination with the civil administration.
Jan 19, 2026
WORLD
No Venus fairytale as Alcaraz, Sabalenka win Melbourne openers
No Venus fairytale as Alcaraz, Sabalenka win Melbourne opene...
On a hot Melbourne day in which a ball girl fainted, last year's men's beaten finalist Alexander Zverev dropped a set before easing into the second round.
Jan 19, 2026
POLITICS
Multiple writ petitions filed at SC challenging OAG decision to withdraw criminal offenses...
Multiple writ petitions filed at SC challenging OAG decision...
Attorney General Sabita Bhandari last Wednesday made a controversial decision to amend chargesheets filed against the accused related to Gorkha Media, who had allegedly embezzled money from different co-operatives.
Jan 19, 2026