OPINION

Ujwal Thapa’s Concept of the “Positive Virus”: Reimagining the DNA of Nepali Politics

Ujwal Thapa’s Concept of the “Positive Virus”: Reimagining the DNA of Nepali Politics

Thapa understood that while Nepal produced “excellent individuals,” it often failed as a “collective s...

Thapa understood that while Nepal produced “excellent individuals,” it often failed as a “collective s...

Jan 21, 2026

WORLD

Top EU official questions Trump’s trustworthiness over Greenland tariff threat

Top EU official questions Trump’s trustworthiness over Greenland tariff threat

“The European Union and the United States have agreed to a trade deal last July,” Von der Leyen said at the...

“The European Union and the United States have agreed to a trade deal last July,” Von der Leyen said at the...

Jan 21, 2026

POLITICS

Around 3,500 candidates file nominations for March 5 election

Around 3,500 candidates file nominations for March 5 election

The Election Commission reported that a total of 3,481 candidacies were registered under the first-past-the-post elector...

The Election Commission reported that a total of 3,481 candidacies were registered under the first-past-the-post elector...

Jan 21, 2026

Editorial

High Enthusiasm, Higher Responsibility

High Enthusiasm, Higher Responsibility

The enthusiastic participation seen in the election process must be matched by firm neutrality, strict enforcement of th...

The enthusiastic participation seen in the election process must be matched by firm neutrality, strict enforcement of th...

Jan 21, 2026

POLITICS

NC embraces generational change, sidelines senior leaders in ticket distribution

NC embraces generational change, sidelines senior leaders in ticket distribution

The Nepali Congress, under new president Gagan Thapa, has sidelined several senior leaders in ticket distribution for th...

The Nepali Congress, under new president Gagan Thapa, has sidelined several senior leaders in ticket distribution for th...

Jan 20, 2026

SOCIETY

Prioritize domestic cement over imported bitumen: Chief Minister Baniya

Prioritize domestic cement over imported bitumen: Chief Minister Baniya

Emphasizing sustainable development and a self-reliant economy, Chief Minister Baniya said the use of domestic raw mater...

Emphasizing sustainable development and a self-reliant economy, Chief Minister Baniya said the use of domestic raw mater...

Jan 20, 2026

POLITICS

Journalist Rishi Dhamala files candidacy from Rautahat-4

Journalist Rishi Dhamala files candidacy from Rautahat-4

Journalist Rishi Dhamala has officially filed his candidacy for the upcoming House of Representatives election from Raut...

Journalist Rishi Dhamala has officially filed his candidacy for the upcoming House of Representatives election from Raut...

Jan 20, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal’s richest 1% own 519 times more wealth than poorest half: Report

Nepal’s richest 1% own 519 times more wealth than poorest half: Report

Economic inequality widens in Nepal as living conditions worsen for poor

Economic inequality widens in Nepal as living conditions worsen for poor

Jan 21, 2026

POLITICS

Six former finance ministers contesting for upcoming general election

Six former finance ministers contesting for upcoming general election

Six former finance ministers have entered the electoral race for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election sc...

Six former finance ministers have entered the electoral race for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election sc...

Jan 21, 2026

POLITICS

Sasmit Pokharel files candidacy from Kathmandu-5

Sasmit Pokharel files candidacy from Kathmandu-5

“The information claiming that our candidacy was not registered in Kathmandu- 5 is false. Our candidacy has been r...

“The information claiming that our candidacy was not registered in Kathmandu- 5 is false. Our candidacy has been r...

Jan 20, 2026