ECONOMY

Urban Development Ministry proposes release of frozen development budget

Urban Development Ministry proposes release of frozen development budget

The total budget for these projects is estimated at around Rs 17 billion. Currently, 1,280 development projects run by t...

The total budget for these projects is estimated at around Rs 17 billion. Currently, 1,280 development projects run by t...

Jan 05, 2026

POLITICS

US Ambassador pays courtesy call on PM Karki

US Ambassador pays courtesy call on PM Karki

Ambassador Thompson, who is set to return home upon completing his tenure, met the prime minister at the Office of the P...

Ambassador Thompson, who is set to return home upon completing his tenure, met the prime minister at the Office of the P...

Jan 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Nepal opens pathway to send additional workers to Israel

Nepal opens pathway to send additional workers to Israel

Government approved new protocols, paving the way for Nepali workers to go to Israel in three sectors: agriculture, elde...

Government approved new protocols, paving the way for Nepali workers to go to Israel in three sectors: agriculture, elde...

Jan 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Four arrested in Okhaldhunga for murder and robbery of elderly couple

Four arrested in Okhaldhunga for murder and robbery of elderly couple

The arrests were made during an investigation into the killing of a couple in Chishankhugadhi Rural Municipality–6...

The arrests were made during an investigation into the killing of a couple in Chishankhugadhi Rural Municipality–6...

Jan 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Nepal to see drier, warmer winter with below-average rainfall forecast

Nepal to see drier, warmer winter with below-average rainfall forecast

Nepal is set to experience below-average rainfall this winter, likely keeping temperatures slightly above normal nationw...

Nepal is set to experience below-average rainfall this winter, likely keeping temperatures slightly above normal nationw...

Jan 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Curfew imposed in Birgunj

Curfew imposed in Birgunj

The curfew was enforced following a decision by the District Security Committee to prohibit assemblies, rallies, and dem...

The curfew was enforced following a decision by the District Security Committee to prohibit assemblies, rallies, and dem...

Jan 05, 2026

POLITICS

Four parties explore electoral alliance ahead of NA polls

Four parties explore electoral alliance ahead of NA polls

Nepal’s four major parties are exploring possible alliances and seat-sharing arrangements ahead of the January 25...

Nepal’s four major parties are exploring possible alliances and seat-sharing arrangements ahead of the January 25...

Jan 05, 2026

POLITICS

Travel restriction on UML Chair Oli lifted

Travel restriction on UML Chair Oli lifted

The investigation commission formed to probe the Gen Z protests on September 8-9 has decided to revoke the ban on Oli&rs...

The investigation commission formed to probe the Gen Z protests on September 8-9 has decided to revoke the ban on Oli&rs...

Jan 05, 2026

ECONOMY

Pokhara Finance and Samriddhi Finance enter merger process, share swap ratio fixed at 1:1

Pokhara Finance and Samriddhi Finance enter merger process, share swap ratio fixed at 1:1

To move the merger forward, the joint merger committee appointed an evaluator to assess the assets, liabilities, and bus...

To move the merger forward, the joint merger committee appointed an evaluator to assess the assets, liabilities, and bus...

Jan 05, 2026

POLITICS

RSP PR list controversy: Arnico Panday withdraws name

RSP PR list controversy: Arnico Panday withdraws name

Earlier, Tashi Sherpa, Trishala Gurung, Asif Shah, Sachin Dhakal, and Mahendra Lawati had also withdrawn amid disputes.

Earlier, Tashi Sherpa, Trishala Gurung, Asif Shah, Sachin Dhakal, and Mahendra Lawati had also withdrawn amid disputes.

Jan 05, 2026