SOCIETY
GCRPPB welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Bhutanese refugees
GCRPPB welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Bhutanese refugees
The ruling, published on January 9, overturned a Home Secretary-level decision that had barred a Bhutanese refugee family from the Beldangi camp in Jhapa from traveling to Canada over alleged immigration violations and unpaid fines.
Jan 12, 2026
POLITICS
Gagan–Bishwa partnership signals a push to revive the NC
Gagan–Bishwa partnership signals a push to revive the NC
Their call for a “reformed Nepali Congress” drew visible momentum as around 30 central committee (CC) members who had previously broken ranks with the establishment faction joined the convention.
Jan 12, 2026
POLITICS
52 days left to go for HoR polls: Candidates of PR system given time till 4 PM today to w...
52 days left to go for HoR polls: Candidates of PR system gi...
According to the Election Commission, the candidates included in the closed list submitted by the political parties on December 28 and 29 could withdraw their names as per the deadline set for today.
Jan 12, 2026
WORLD
Experts say US raid on Venezuela worries smaller countries over future of international or...
Experts say US raid on Venezuela worries smaller countries o...
Fuad Didic, a Bosnian political scientist and former diplomat, said that the U.S. move should not be viewed as an isolated incident but rather as part of a broader U.S. strategic framework.
Jan 12, 2026
POLITICS
2,662 NC representatives register names in favour of SGC
2,662 NC representatives register names in favour of SGC
Registration will resume at 8:00 AM on Monday.
Jan 12, 2026
WORLD
Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'
Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'
"THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA - ZERO!" Trump said on his Truth Social channel. "I strongly suggest they make a deal, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE."
Jan 12, 2026
POLITICS
NC Special General Convention: Closed-door session to begin at 8:00 AM
NC Special General Convention: Closed-door session to begin...
The closed session will be chaired by the party’s senior-most member.
Jan 12, 2026
SOCIETY
EC ‘completes preparations’ for HoR election
EC ‘completes preparations’ for HoR election
The Election Commission (EC) has claimed to have completed preparations for the upcoming House of Representatives election, scheduled for March 5, including the appointment of chief and district election officers, printing of sample ballots, and coordination with social media platforms.
Jan 12, 2026
POLITICS
Deuba consults with close aides as party's Special Convention begins
Deuba consults with close aides as party's Special Conventio...
Deuba is said to have called the discussion to fine-tune the establishment faction’s strategy during the convention.
Jan 12, 2026
POLITICS
Thousands of NC cadres join Special General Convention amid fears of party split
Thousands of NC cadres join Special General Convention amid...
Conveyors claim over 62 per cent delegates joined the convention
Jan 12, 2026