WORLD
Japan's election campaign kicks off: five things to know
Japan's election campaign kicks off: five things to know
Here are five key issues in a high-stakes vote where Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has laid her political future on the line.
Jan 27, 2026
SOCIETY
Nine districts at high risk of forest fire
Nine districts at high risk of forest fire
According to the Authority, Banke, Bardiya, Chitwan, Dang, Kailali, Kanchanpur, Parsa, Salyan and Surkhet districts are categorized as having high risk of forest fire.
Jan 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Rasuwa Customs Office collects Rs 1.16 billion in revenue
Rasuwa Customs Office collects Rs 1.16 billion in revenue
Currently, the officials are screening some 200 goods-laden containers.
Jan 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Petroleum imports through Birgunj continue to rise
Petroleum imports through Birgunj continue to rise
This marks an increase of Rs 2.75 billion compared to the same period of the previous FY. During the review period, revenue collected from petroleum imports reached Rs 37.85 billion.
Jan 27, 2026
POLITICS
EC intensifies action against election code violators
EC intensifies action against election code violators
The EC has sought eight explanations during the period since the enforcement of the election code of conduct (January 18 midnight) through January 25.
Jan 27, 2026
POLITICS
Govt sets up Central Security Command Post ahead of HoR polls
Govt sets up Central Security Command Post ahead of HoR poll...
The Command Post, led by Home Secretary Raj Kumar Shrestha, brings together senior officials from all four security agencies and will function under the directives of the Central Security Committee.
Jan 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Base interest rate of commercial banks plummets to a three-year low at 5.36 percent
Base interest rate of commercial banks plummets to a three-y...
According to the records maintained by 20 commercial banks, they have fixed the average base interest rate for the month of Magh (mid-January to mid-February) at 5.36 percent.
Jan 27, 2026
POLITICS
India's 77th Republic Day observed
India's 77th Republic Day observed
The celebratory event hosted at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu was attended by the members of the Indian community and well-wishers in Nepal.
Jan 27, 2026
POLITICS
Printing of ballot papers for PR electoral system completes
Printing of ballot papers for PR electoral system completes
The task of printing a total of 20,850,000 ballot papers for the proportional representation system has been completed today
Jan 27, 2026
POLITICS
Partial rain likely in high hills of three provinces
Partial rain likely in high hills of three provinces
The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD), the high hills in Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces will remain partly cloudy and receive rain. The mountainous belt of these provinces will receive snowfall as well.
Jan 27, 2026