POLITICS

RPP faces deadlock in Kathmandu as Upreti-Mishra rivalry escalates

RPP faces deadlock in Kathmandu as Upreti-Mishra rivalry escalates

The dispute revolves around Deputy Treasurer Shobhit Upreti and Senior Vice-President Rabindra Mishra, whose rivalry has...

The dispute revolves around Deputy Treasurer Shobhit Upreti and Senior Vice-President Rabindra Mishra, whose rivalry has...

Jan 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Strengthening community preparedness key to reducing earthquake impact

Strengthening community preparedness key to reducing earthquake impact

The 28th Earthquake Memorial Day in Kathmandu highlighted the need to strengthen community capacity and disaster prepare...

The 28th Earthquake Memorial Day in Kathmandu highlighted the need to strengthen community capacity and disaster prepare...

Jan 16, 2026

POLITICS

Deuba faction leaders visit EC; Nepal Tarun Dal stages sit-in

Deuba faction leaders visit EC; Nepal Tarun Dal stages sit-in

On Thursday, the newly appointed President Thapa’s faction approached the EC to assert their legitimacy. Today, le...

On Thursday, the newly appointed President Thapa’s faction approached the EC to assert their legitimacy. Today, le...

Jan 16, 2026

POLITICS

UML leaders’ lives still at risk: KP Sharma Oli

UML leaders’ lives still at risk: KP Sharma Oli

Speaking at a program in Kathmandu on Thursday, Oli said threats and acts of violence against party leaders have not sto...

Speaking at a program in Kathmandu on Thursday, Oli said threats and acts of violence against party leaders have not sto...

Jan 16, 2026

POLITICS

Rabi Lamichhane cleared of organized crime, money laundering charges

Rabi Lamichhane cleared of organized crime, money laundering charges

The Office of the Attorney General has authorised government attorneys to withdraw these cases, which were pending in mu...

The Office of the Attorney General has authorised government attorneys to withdraw these cases, which were pending in mu...

Jan 14, 2026

POLITICS

Gagan Thapa faction rejects NC disciplinary action as ‘unauthorized’

Gagan Thapa faction rejects NC disciplinary action as ‘unauthorized’

The rival faction at the Special General Convention, currently underway at Bhrikuti Mandap in Kathmandu, rejected the di...

The rival faction at the Special General Convention, currently underway at Bhrikuti Mandap in Kathmandu, rejected the di...

Jan 14, 2026

POLITICS

NC President Deuba shows flexibility to prevent party split

NC President Deuba shows flexibility to prevent party split

Discussions were held on Wednesday between party President Deuba and general secretary duo Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakas...

Discussions were held on Wednesday between party President Deuba and general secretary duo Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakas...

Jan 14, 2026

SOCIETY

Man arrested in Sindhuli with USD 5,700 of undisclosed source

Man arrested in Sindhuli with USD 5,700 of undisclosed source

According to police, Newar was traveling from Kathmandu to Ilam in a Tata Sumo (Ba 16 Cha 8048) when security personnel...

According to police, Newar was traveling from Kathmandu to Ilam in a Tata Sumo (Ba 16 Cha 8048) when security personnel...

Jan 14, 2026

ECONOMY

Balephi Hydropower proposes rights issue to boost capital

Balephi Hydropower proposes rights issue to boost capital

The company has convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to endorse the proposal, which is now scheduled to be held on...

The company has convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to endorse the proposal, which is now scheduled to be held on...

Jan 15, 2026

POLITICS

Will Balen Shah contest HoR election from Jhapa-5?

Will Balen Shah contest HoR election from Jhapa-5?

While there has been debate over whether he would choose a constituency within Kathmandu or contest from his home distri...

While there has been debate over whether he would choose a constituency within Kathmandu or contest from his home distri...

Jan 14, 2026