SOCIETY
National Earthquake Safety Day being observed today
National Earthquake Safety Day being observed today
The day has been marked annually since 1999 in commemoration of the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal on January 16, 1934.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS
Deuba faction tells EC 885 signatures withdrawn, seeks annulment of ‘Special General Conve...
Deuba faction tells EC 885 signatures withdrawn, seeks annul...
Deuba-led Nepali Congress asked Election Commission to annul the January 11–13 Special General Convention, claiming 885 representatives withdrew their signatures demanding the event.
Jan 16, 2026
WORLD
Canada's Carney hails 'strategic partnership' in talks with Xi
Canada's Carney hails 'strategic partnership' in talks with...
The two countries had been locked in years of diplomatic spats after the retaliatory arrests of each others' citizens and a series of tit-for-tat trade disputes.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal’s political heat rises: Oli and Deuba under pressure, Dahal stays ‘cool’
Nepal’s political heat rises: Oli and Deuba under pressure,...
Amid political turbulence, NC President Deuba and UML Chair Oli face mounting pressure, while NCP Coordinator Dahal remains calm, observing the chaos with strategic patience.
Jan 16, 2026
WORLD
US strikes deal with Taiwan to cut tariffs, boost chip investment
US strikes deal with Taiwan to cut tariffs, boost chip inves...
Taiwan is a powerhouse in producing chips -- a critical component in the global economy -- but the United States wants more of the technology made there.
Jan 16, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices rise
Gold, silver prices rise
According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, one tola of gold is priced at Rs 277,200 today, while silver stands at Rs 5,645 per tola.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS
Deuba faction leaders visit EC; Nepal Tarun Dal stages sit-in
Deuba faction leaders visit EC; Nepal Tarun Dal stages sit-i...
On Thursday, the newly appointed President Thapa’s faction approached the EC to assert their legitimacy. Today, leaders from the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction visited the EC. Sources say Deuba’s team arrived at the EC office on Kantipath in Kathmandu early Friday morning.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS
Acting NC President Khadka to hold press conference
Acting NC President Khadka to hold press conference
The conference is scheduled for 2 PM at the party’s central office in Sanepa, Lalitpur, and will see the presence of senior party leaders, the NC central office confirmed.
Jan 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Clear skies forecast across most regions; afternoon mist likely in Terai
Clear skies forecast across most regions; afternoon mist lik...
This afternoon, some areas of the Terai region will experience mist.
Jan 16, 2026
WORLD
European military mission set to begin in Greenland
European military mission set to begin in Greenland
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to take control of the autonomous Danish territory, arguing that it is vital for US security.
Jan 16, 2026