POLITICS

NC urges those siding with rival faction to return to party

NC urges those siding with rival faction to return to party

The NC Central Working Committee meeting, chaired by party President Gagan Thapa, made this call on Saturday.

The NC Central Working Committee meeting, chaired by party President Gagan Thapa, made this call on Saturday.

Jan 17, 2026

ECONOMY

NEA’s power trade monopoly ends as private hydro firms gain direct sales rights

NEA’s power trade monopoly ends as private hydro firms gain direct sales rights

The government has moved to end the monopoly of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) on power trade by approving the Op...

The government has moved to end the monopoly of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) on power trade by approving the Op...

Jan 18, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt clears path for 1,200 MW Budhi Gandaki Reservoir Project

Govt clears path for 1,200 MW Budhi Gandaki Reservoir Project

The long-awaited 1,200 MW Budhi Gandaki reservoir-based hydropower project is moving a step closer to construction after...

The long-awaited 1,200 MW Budhi Gandaki reservoir-based hydropower project is moving a step closer to construction after...

Jan 17, 2026

POLITICS

Bid to withdraw cases against Lamichhane may hit all money laundering, organized crime cases pending in courts

Bid to withdraw cases against Lamichhane may hit all money laundering, organized crime cases pending in courts

The government’s move to withdraw money laundering and organised crime cases against Rabi Lamichhane has alarmed l...

The government’s move to withdraw money laundering and organised crime cases against Rabi Lamichhane has alarmed l...

Jan 17, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal limits cash transactions above Rs 500,000 to curb money laundering

Nepal limits cash transactions above Rs 500,000 to curb money laundering

 Cash payments exceeding Rs 500,000 are no longer allowed, as the government pushes to strengthen financial transpa...

 Cash payments exceeding Rs 500,000 are no longer allowed, as the government pushes to strengthen financial transpa...

Jan 17, 2026

WORLD

NASA prepares to rollout Artemis II rocket

NASA prepares to rollout Artemis II rocket

NASA is set to roll out Artemis II mission, a 10-day crewed flight planned for February that will take astronauts around...

NASA is set to roll out Artemis II mission, a 10-day crewed flight planned for February that will take astronauts around...

Jan 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Media persons should be represented in the future government: Minister Kharel

Media persons should be represented in the future government: Minister Kharel

Minister Jagadish Kharel called for media personnel to have representation in the future government, hig...

Minister Jagadish Kharel called for media personnel to have representation in the future government, hig...

Jan 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Former President Yadav underscores the need to safeguard constitution

Former President Yadav underscores the need to safeguard constitution

Former President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav hailed Nepal’s constitution as one of the best in the world, urging its prote...

Former President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav hailed Nepal’s constitution as one of the best in the world, urging its prote...

Jan 17, 2026

POLITICS

Sujata Koirala accepts Gagan Thapa’s leadership

Sujata Koirala accepts Gagan Thapa’s leadership

Nepali Congress leader Sujata Koirala has accepted Gagan Thapa’s leadership of the party, calling the change a ref...

Nepali Congress leader Sujata Koirala has accepted Gagan Thapa’s leadership of the party, calling the change a ref...

Jan 17, 2026

POLITICS

NC CWC unveils six-point roadmap after EC recognition

NC CWC unveils six-point roadmap after EC recognition

Nepali Congress Central Working Committee on Saturday announced six key decisions aimed at strengthening unity, reconnec...

Nepali Congress Central Working Committee on Saturday announced six key decisions aimed at strengthening unity, reconnec...

Jan 17, 2026