POLITICS
New voters in Chitwan eager to cast ballots for the first time
New voters in Chitwan eager to cast ballots for the first ti...
Amid this, first-time young voters are showing enthusiasm, feeling that representatives elected after the Gen Z movement will understand the aspirations of youth.
Jan 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Mid-Hill Highway obstructed due to snowfall
Mid-Hill Highway obstructed due to snowfall
According to the District Police Office, the Lukum–Patihalna section of the highway has been closed following the snowfall. Vehicles are unable to pass through the area, and buses departing from Kathmandu have reportedly been stranded there.
Jan 24, 2026
WORLD
Russian strikes kill one, wound 23 in Ukraine
Russian strikes kill one, wound 23 in Ukraine
The country was under an air raid alert with military authorities in Kyiv warning of drones and ballistic missiles.
Jan 24, 2026
SOCIETY
APF turns 25 as it evolves from countering insurgency to strengthening national security
APF turns 25 as it evolves from countering insurgency to str...
The APF was born out of necessity during the armed rebellion initiated by the then CPN (Maoist) in 1996. As the insurgency intensified, the Nepal Police struggled to maintain law and order and officers were increasingly targeted by rebels—underscoring the need for a paramilitary force.
Jan 24, 2026
POLITICS
What did RSP Senior Leader Balen say at Myanglungdevi Temple?
What did RSP Senior Leader Balen say at Myanglungdevi Temple...
He was accompanied by RSP candidate Surendra Karki from Tehrathum.
Jan 24, 2026
POLITICS
40 days to HoR elections: Printing of 5 million ballot papers for PR system remaining
40 days to HoR elections: Printing of 5 million ballot paper...
The ballot paper printing started at the Janak Education Material Centre on January 16. Now, five million ballot papers remain to be printed.
Jan 24, 2026
POLITICS
From Panchayat to Republic: Nepal’s evergreen candidates keep running
From Panchayat to Republic: Nepal’s evergreen candidates kee...
Nepal’s upcoming HoR election features several veteran “evergreen” politicians who have contested elections across the Panchayat, multiparty and republican eras.
Jan 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal becomes first South Asian country to sign LEAF Coalition deal
Nepal becomes first South Asian country to sign LEAF Coaliti...
With the signing, Nepal has also become the Asian country to access climate finance from the LEAF Coalition.
Jan 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Sudurpaschim blanketed in first snowfall of the season
Sudurpaschim blanketed in first snowfall of the season
Snowfall has been reported in high-altitude areas including Khodpe, Shreebhawar, Dholyamod, Musyachor, Saatbanjh, and Dehimadau.
Jan 24, 2026
POLITICS
HoR Polls: 72 candidates withdraw their nominations, 8 disqualified
HoR Polls: 72 candidates withdraw their nominations, 8 disqu...
Assistant Spokesperson of the EC, Kul Bahadur GC, said most independent candidates withdrew after realizing they could not manage election expenses or found the election process too demanding.
Jan 24, 2026