WORLD

Uganda opposition leader cut off from communications after polls

Uganda opposition leader cut off from communications after polls

President Yoweri Museveni, 81, looked set to be declared winner and extend his 40-year rule later on Saturday in an elec...

President Yoweri Museveni, 81, looked set to be declared winner and extend his 40-year rule later on Saturday in an elec...

Jan 17, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold price surges Rs 9,400 as silver escalates Rs 865 per tola in a week

Gold price surges Rs 9,400 as silver escalates Rs 865 per tola in a week

The price of gold in the domestic market increased Rs 9,400 per tola (11.6638 grams) last week.

The price of gold in the domestic market increased Rs 9,400 per tola (11.6638 grams) last week.

Jan 17, 2026

SPORTS

Djokovic says 'addiction' to tennis keeps him going at 38

Djokovic says 'addiction' to tennis keeps him going at 38

On the eve of the Australian Open, 38-year-old Novak Djokovic said the “drug-like” adrenaline of competition...

On the eve of the Australian Open, 38-year-old Novak Djokovic said the “drug-like” adrenaline of competition...

Jan 17, 2026

WORLD

Maduro opponents awaiting release from prison

Maduro opponents awaiting release from prison

Rights NGO Foro Penal said it counted 90 political prisoner releases since January 8, while interim president Delcy Rodr...

Rights NGO Foro Penal said it counted 90 political prisoner releases since January 8, while interim president Delcy Rodr...

Jan 17, 2026

ECONOMY

Bagmati province government's capital expenditure stands around nine percent

Bagmati province government's capital expenditure stands around nine percent

The Bagmati province government has spent only 8.99 percent of the capital expenditure during the first six months of th...

The Bagmati province government has spent only 8.99 percent of the capital expenditure during the first six months of th...

Jan 17, 2026

POLITICS

Govt, Durga Prasai reach agreement to address 27-point demands

Govt, Durga Prasai reach agreement to address 27-point demands

The agreement was signed by Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel, coordinator of the go...

The agreement was signed by Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel, coordinator of the go...

Jan 17, 2026

POLITICS

NBA objects to govt decision to withdraw case against RSP President Lamichhane

NBA objects to govt decision to withdraw case against RSP President Lamichhane

The Office of the Attorney General withdrew the case against Lamichhane on January 14.

The Office of the Attorney General withdrew the case against Lamichhane on January 14.

Jan 16, 2026

POLITICS

Elections will proceed as planned: NCP Coordinator Dahal

Elections will proceed as planned: NCP Coordinator Dahal

Former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 will go ah...

Former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 will go ah...

Jan 16, 2026

POLITICS

Minister Ingnam calls for initiating good governance from self

Minister Ingnam calls for initiating good governance from self

Minister Kumar Ingnam said good governance must start with individuals, stressing the need to eliminate corruption and m...

Minister Kumar Ingnam said good governance must start with individuals, stressing the need to eliminate corruption and m...

Jan 16, 2026

POLITICS

Deuba-led NC threatens nationwide protests if EC ruling goes against it

Deuba-led NC threatens nationwide protests if EC ruling goes against it

Acting NC President Purna Bahadur Khadka has warned of nationwide protests if the Election Commission rules against the...

Acting NC President Purna Bahadur Khadka has warned of nationwide protests if the Election Commission rules against the...

Jan 16, 2026