SOCIETY
13th Nepali National Dress and Topi Day being marked today
13th Nepali National Dress and Topi Day being marked today
Under the slogan 'Nepali Topi: Our Identity,' young individuals have been observing this day for the past 13 years.
Jan 01, 2026
POLITICS
Uncertainty looms over NC as party struggles to meet convention deadlines
Uncertainty looms over NC as party struggles to meet convent...
The Nepali Congress’ 15th General Convention has been thrown into uncertainty after unresolved membership disputes stalled ward-level conventions, prompting party leaders to push for a Special General Convention to meet statutory deadlines.
Jan 01, 2026
POLITICS
General secretaries cannot fault party president for delayed general convention: NC Spokes...
General secretaries cannot fault party president for delayed...
Dr Mahat said it would be “unfortunate” to blame the party president, as the primary responsibility for fixing the convention schedule and managing the process lies with the general secretaries themselves.
Jan 01, 2026
SOCIETY
City safari driver shot dead near Nepal–India border in Sunsari
City safari driver shot dead near Nepal–India border in Suns...
Police said the circumstances of the shooting remain unclear and that an investigation is underway to determine who fired the shot and why.
Jan 01, 2026
WORLD
Israel begins demolishing 25 residential buildings in West Bank camp
Israel begins demolishing 25 residential buildings in West B...
The buildings, home to some 100 families, are in the Nur Shams camp, a frequent site of clashes between Palestinian militants and Israeli forces.
Jan 01, 2026
ECONOMY
NIA struggles to clear growing insurance dispute backlog
NIA struggles to clear growing insurance dispute backlog
The records with the NIA show that it is yet to solve 89.25 percent of the pending cases. In the first five months of the current fiscal year (FY), the sector’s regulator issued its verdicts in 33 disputes while facilitating reconciliation in 16 other cases.
Jan 01, 2026
POLITICS
Lichibari Bribery Scam: Former Minister Gupta jailed, Ranjita Shrestha still at large
Lichibari Bribery Scam: Former Minister Gupta jailed, Ranjit...
While Gupta has been placed in pre-trial detention, Shrestha has not appeared before the Special Court so far. Besides the two former ministers, the CIAA has named five others as defendants, including broker Sujan Lama (Tamang).
Jan 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Chinese company denies claim of Rs 4 billion loss in Kamala–Kanchanpur road project
Chinese company denies claim of Rs 4 billion loss in Kamala–...
The company issued the clarification after media reports stated that the project had incurred losses. It said it is currently working on several projects in Nepal, including the Kamala–Kanchanpur road, the Kakarbhitta–Laukahi road, and the Upper Tamor hydropower project.
Jan 01, 2026
SPORTS
ICC World Cup Trophy to be brought in Nepal
ICC World Cup Trophy to be brought in Nepal
According to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket tournament will be held from February 7, 2026, while the trophy tour will take place in Nepal from January 5 to 7.
Jan 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Weather Alert: Fog reduces visibility in Terai; snowfall likely in mountain regions
Weather Alert: Fog reduces visibility in Terai; snowfall lik...
The DHM has issued a warning that the frost in the Terai region could affect daily life, health, and road transportation. The DHM urges the public to take necessary precautions and stay updated with the latest daily weather information.
Jan 01, 2026