WORLD

$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza, as India and others invited

$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza, as India and others invited

A $1 billion contribution secures permanent membership on the Trump-led board instead of a three-year appointment, which...

A $1 billion contribution secures permanent membership on the Trump-led board instead of a three-year appointment, which...

Jan 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Influence of tobacco industry in Nepal: Control Act remains largely on paper

Influence of tobacco industry in Nepal: Control Act remains largely on paper

The “Governance on Tobacco Control” study, covering 100 countries, gave Nepal a score of 43, placing it amon...

The “Governance on Tobacco Control” study, covering 100 countries, gave Nepal a score of 43, placing it amon...

Jan 19, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices set a new record

Gold, silver prices set a new record

Gold surged by Rs 4,200 per tola, reaching Rs 282,000, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders&rsqu...

Gold surged by Rs 4,200 per tola, reaching Rs 282,000, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders&rsqu...

Jan 19, 2026

WORLD

European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreement

European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreement

The signing ceremony in Paraguay’s capital, Asuncion, caps more than a quarter-century of torturous negotiations.&...

The signing ceremony in Paraguay’s capital, Asuncion, caps more than a quarter-century of torturous negotiations.&...

Jan 19, 2026

POLITICS

Multiple writ petitions filed at SC challenging OAG decision to withdraw criminal offenses against Lamichhane

Multiple writ petitions filed at SC challenging OAG decision to withdraw criminal offenses against Lamichhane

Attorney General Sabita Bhandari last Wednesday made a controversial decision to amend chargesheets filed against the ac...

Attorney General Sabita Bhandari last Wednesday made a controversial decision to amend chargesheets filed against the ac...

Jan 19, 2026

ECONOMY

FinMin Khanal pledges strict enforcement of govt advertisement rates

FinMin Khanal pledges strict enforcement of govt advertisement rates

Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal made the commitment while receiving a memorandum from a delegation of Nepal Republic M...

Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal made the commitment while receiving a memorandum from a delegation of Nepal Republic M...

Jan 18, 2026

POLITICS

Deuba faction asks EC to postpone election work-schedule amid party dispute

Deuba faction asks EC to postpone election work-schedule amid party dispute

Deuba-led Nepali Congress petitions the Election Commission to postpone the election work-schedule, citing the ongoing d...

Deuba-led Nepali Congress petitions the Election Commission to postpone the election work-schedule, citing the ongoing d...

Jan 18, 2026

WORLD

India's largest airline fined 2.45 mln USD for mass flight cancellations

India's largest airline fined 2.45 mln USD for mass flight cancellations

The large-scale delays and cancellations took place between Dec. 3 and Dec. 5, 2025, during which IndiGo cancelled 2,507...

The large-scale delays and cancellations took place between Dec. 3 and Dec. 5, 2025, during which IndiGo cancelled 2,507...

Jan 18, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold price up by Rs 600 per tola

Gold price up by Rs 600 per tola

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association (FENEGOSIDA), gold is being traded at Rs 277,8...

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association (FENEGOSIDA), gold is being traded at Rs 277,8...

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 Nar...

Rhino Water Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and Hotel River Crown Pvt. Ltd. are jointly going to operate Rhino Cruise in the Nar...

Jan 18, 2026