ECONOMY
Tourist arrivals decline in Mustang as winter cold intensifies
Tourist arrivals decline in Mustang as winter cold intensifi...
As temperatures continue to drop during the winter season, hotels in the district headquarters Jomsom and along the national highway have started to appear deserted. The winter season traditionally brings a complete halt to tourism in Mustang, forcing tourism entrepreneurs to move to lower regions t...
Jan 11, 2026
POLITICS
Gagan Thapa says NC’s internal debate is ideological, not a power struggle
Gagan Thapa says NC’s internal debate is ideological, not a...
Gagan Thapa says the Nepali Congress must take responsibility for the Sept 8–9 Gen Z protests, describing the party’s internal debate as an ideological course correction rather than a power struggle.
Jan 11, 2026
WORLD
New UK death after storms, 100,000 French homes without power
New UK death after storms, 100,000 French homes without powe...
Some 15 people have died in weather-related accidents this week across Europe as gale-force winds and storms caused travel mayhem, shut schools, and cut power to hundreds of thousands in freezing temperatures.
Jan 11, 2026
SOCIETY
Temporary Bailey bridge over Sunkoshi River at Phoksingtar commences operations
Temporary Bailey bridge over Sunkoshi River at Phoksingtar c...
This bridge was erected following the destruction of the motorable concrete bridge due to flooding. The bridge connects Lichkiramche in Khotehang Rural Municipality-9, Khotang, with Ampatar in Rautamai Rural Municipality-5, Udayapur.
Jan 11, 2026
SOCIETY
One killed in truck–motorcycle collision
One killed in truck–motorcycle collision
According to Makwanpur District Police Office spokesperson Deputy Superintendent of Police Pushkar Bogati, the accident occurred when a truck (Na 4 Kha 8921) heading from Hetauda to Chitwan collided with a motorcycle (Na 46 Pa 6028) coming from Manahari toward Jyamire.
Jan 11, 2026
SOCIETY
Local govt announces financial incentive to boost declining population
Local govt announces financial incentive to boost declining...
The rural municipality has decided to provide financial assistance from the current Fiscal Year (FY) to families who have three children in order to prevent the declining population rate.
Jan 11, 2026
POLITICS
NC former VP Shrestha urges leadership to honor Special General Convention demand
NC former VP Shrestha urges leadership to honor Special Gene...
Former NC Vice President Gopal Man Shrestha urged that the Nepali Congress follow its constitution and implement Special Convention decisions, stressing the need for new-generation leadership and party reform.
Jan 11, 2026
WORLD
Reviving Venezuela's oil industry: windfall or high-stakes gamble?
Reviving Venezuela's oil industry: windfall or high-stakes g...
According to a study by researchers Rystad Energy, an eye-watering $183 billion of investment would be needed in oil and gas exploration and production infrastructure by 2040 to reach three million bpd, including $53 billion just to maintain actual production levels.
Jan 11, 2026
POLITICS
NC Special General Convention: Over 49 percent delegates complete registration
NC Special General Convention: Over 49 percent delegates com...
According to organizers, more than 49 percent of the total delegates have completed registration during the inaugural session being held at Bhrikutimandap. As of the latest update, 49.34 percent of delegates had formally registered their names.
Jan 11, 2026
WORLD
China opposes foreign interference in Tanzania: Ministry
China opposes foreign interference in Tanzania: Ministry
Wang Yi is the first foreign minister to pay an official visit to Tanzania since the bloody crackdown on election protesters late last year.
Jan 11, 2026