POLITICS
Complaint filed with EC over Balen Shah’s remarks against Oli
Complaint filed with EC over Balen Shah’s remarks against Ol...
According to the complaint, Shah used terms such as “murderer of 76 children,” “terrorist,” and “one who burns the country” without any evidence or court ruling, amounting to serious, baseless and criminal allegations.
Jan 26, 2026
POLITICS
Seven former ministers file candidacies from Mahottari
Seven former ministers file candidacies from Mahottari
Girajraj Mani Pokhrel, former Minister for Health and Population, is contesting from Mahottari-1 on behalf of the Nepali Communist Party. He faces tough competition from CPN-UML’s former lawmaker Laxmi Mahato and Nepali Congress candidate Mukesh Kafle in the constituency.
Jan 26, 2026
ECONOMY
Daily turnover hits an impressive Rs 16.35 billion as market corrects by 3.07 points
Daily turnover hits an impressive Rs 16.35 billion as market...
Daily turnover at the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) jumped to Rs 16.35 billion on Monday, with the country’s secondary market responding positively to the upcoming election.
Jan 26, 2026
WORLD
US security agreement for Ukraine is ‘100% ready’ to be signed, Zelenskyy says
US security agreement for Ukraine is ‘100% ready’ to be sign...
Speaking to journalists in Vilnius during a visit to Lithuania, Zelenskyy said Ukraine is waiting for its partners to set a signing date, after which the document would go to the U.S. Congress and Ukrainian parliament for ratification.
Jan 26, 2026
POLITICS
NC begins preparing election manifesto
NC begins preparing election manifesto
Party president Gagan Thapa left for his constituency Sarlahi–4 on Sunday (January 25), from where he is contesting the election. After returning from Sarlahi, work will move forward to finalise the manifesto draft, according to Thapa’s expert adviser Pratap Poudel.
Jan 26, 2026
POLITICS
Complaint filed against Harka Sampang over use of children in election campaign
Complaint filed against Harka Sampang over use of children i...
A complaint has been filed against Shram Sanskriti Party chairman Harka Sampang, accusing him of using children in his election campaign.
Jan 26, 2026
WORLD
Israel launches ‘large-scale operation’ to locate last hostage in Gaza
Israel launches ‘large-scale operation’ to locate last hosta...
The statement came as Israel’s Cabinet met to discuss the possibility of opening Gaza’s key Rafah border crossing with Egypt, and a day after top U.S. envoys met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about next steps.
Jan 26, 2026
POLITICS
Election frenzy intensifies in Chitwan
Election frenzy intensifies in Chitwan
Parties that have traditionally traded victories in this constituency—Nepali Congress (NC), CPN-UML, Nepali Communist Party (NCP), RSP, and RPP—are once again in the fray. Although 23 candidates have filed nominations, the real contest is expected among these five major parties.
Jan 26, 2026
WORLD
Israel agrees to reopen Rafah crossing only for Gaza pedestrians
Israel agrees to reopen Rafah crossing only for Gaza pedestr...
Israel said it would allow only pedestrian traffic through the Rafah crossing as part of a limited reopening, contingent on the recovery of the remains of the last Israeli hostage held in Gaza.
Jan 26, 2026
POLITICS
15 leaders quit Ujyalo Nepal Party
15 leaders quit Ujyalo Nepal Party
Fifteen founding leaders of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, led by Kulman Ghising, have announced their exit, saying they will continue public engagement independently based on civic values and citizens’ concerns.
Jan 26, 2026