WORLD
No Venus fairytale as Alcaraz, Sabalenka win Melbourne openers
No Venus fairytale as Alcaraz, Sabalenka win Melbourne opene...
On a hot Melbourne day in which a ball girl fainted, last year's men's beaten finalist Alexander Zverev dropped a set before easing into the second round.
Jan 19, 2026
POLITICS
Multiple writ petitions filed at SC challenging OAG decision to withdraw criminal offenses...
Multiple writ petitions filed at SC challenging OAG decision...
Attorney General Sabita Bhandari last Wednesday made a controversial decision to amend chargesheets filed against the accused related to Gorkha Media, who had allegedly embezzled money from different co-operatives.
Jan 19, 2026
OPINION
Elections after the Gen Z Revolt: Old Parties, New Fears
Elections after the Gen Z Revolt: Old Parties, New Fears
Nepal’s Gen Z revolt has jolted the country’s entrenched political forces, signaling a decisive demand for youth-led reform, accountability and a new political order ahead of the upcoming elections.
Jan 19, 2026
WORLD
Indonesian rescuers find wreckage of plane in mountainous region
Indonesian rescuers find wreckage of plane in mountainous re...
The turboprop ATR 42-500 was on its way from Yogyakarta on Indonesia's main island of Java to Makassar, the capital city of South Sulawesi province, when it vanished from radar on Saturday shortly after being instructed by air traffic control to correct its approach alignment.
Jan 19, 2026
Editorial
Power Market Unplugged
Power Market Unplugged
Nepal’s Open Access Directive 2025 ends the single-buyer dominance of the NEA, allowing private hydropower producers to sell electricity directly and opening the power sector to competition, investment and exports.
Jan 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Hotel Forest Inn launches IPO, applications open for migrant workers
Hotel Forest Inn launches IPO, applications open for migrant...
The company has allocated shares worth Rs 40 million for migrant workers, issuing 400,000 ordinary shares at a face value of Rs 100 per share. Eligible investors can apply for a minimum of 10 shares and a maximum of 200,000 shares until January 22.
Jan 18, 2026
ECONOMY
'Rhino Cruise' coming into operation from Gaindakot
'Rhino Cruise' coming into operation from Gaindakot
Rhino Water Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and Hotel River Crown Pvt. Ltd. are jointly going to operate Rhino Cruise in the Narayani River.
Jan 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Balen Shah urges his elated supporters to stay calm as he lands in Janakpur to address RSP...
Balen Shah urges his elated supporters to stay calm as he la...
RSP senior leader Balendra Shah urged supporters to remain calm after his arrival in Janakpur ahead of the party’s mass rally on Monday.
Jan 18, 2026
SPORTS
ANFA approves Rs 1.56 billion budget six months into current FY
ANFA approves Rs 1.56 billion budget six months into current...
ANFA’s activities had been affected due to delays in budget approval. Along with endorsing the new budget, the meeting also approved ANFA’s audit report for the fiscal year 2024/25, according to ANFA spokesperson Suresh Shah.
Jan 18, 2026
SOCIETY
One killed, another injured in motorcycle accident in Rautahat
One killed, another injured in motorcycle accident in Rautah...
The accident took place on Saturday evening at Kachuawa Bridge, along the Gaur–Gangapipra road, involving a motorcycle with the registration number (BR30AE 5138).
Jan 18, 2026