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
POLITICS
I come here to closely understand Madhesh: NC President Thapa
I come here to closely understand Madhesh: NC President Thap...
In his address to the voters of Sarlahi constituency no. 4 on Monday, President Thapa said he arrived here to get along with the Madhesh, which he has been hearing of for a long time.
Jan 27, 2026
POLITICS
Deepfakes, AI and misinformation cast shadow over March 5 polls
Deepfakes, AI and misinformation cast shadow over March 5 po...
The growing use of artificial intelligence and deepfake technology is increasingly distorting Nepal’s electoral discourse ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives election, raising concerns over misinformation and voter manipulation.
Jan 27, 2026
WORLD
Historic winter storm kills at least 10 across US
Historic winter storm kills at least 10 across US
As the storm dumped snow, sleet and freezing rain across the wide expanse, officials cautioned that an Arctic air mass behind the system would see temperatures fall dangerously low for days, prolonging disruptions to daily life.
Jan 27, 2026
SPORTS
Sinner races on, 'gross' pie for Keys as heatwave hits Melbourne
Sinner races on, 'gross' pie for Keys as heatwave hits Melbo...
Fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti battled stifling conditions to set up a last-eight showdown with Novak Djokovic and six-time major champion Iga Swiatek progressed in rampant fashion.
Jan 27, 2026
OPINION
Western Unity on a Severe Test
Western Unity on a Severe Test
The deepening rifts between the US and Europe over Ukraine, security and strategic autonomy are fracturing Western unity, reshaping global geopolitics and creating serious challenges for smaller states like Nepal navigating great-power rivalry.
Jan 27, 2026
WORLD
Iran protest toll nears 6,000 dead as Tehran warns US against intervention
Iran protest toll nears 6,000 dead as Tehran warns US agains...
The protests started in late December, driven by economic grievances, but turned into a mass movement against the Islamic republic, with huge street demonstrations for several days from January 8.
Jan 27, 2026