POLITICS

Minister Kharel meets RPP Chair Lingden

Minister Kharel meets RPP Chair Lingden

The election issues including creation of favourable atmosphere and security figured during the meeting Minister Kharel...

The election issues including creation of favourable atmosphere and security figured during the meeting Minister Kharel...

Jan 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Nine rhinos die in and around CNP in last six months

Nine rhinos die in and around CNP in last six months

According to CNP Information Officer, Avinash Thapa Magar, five male and three female rhinos have died since Shrawan (mi...

According to CNP Information Officer, Avinash Thapa Magar, five male and three female rhinos have died since Shrawan (mi...

Jan 07, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt to build West Seti transmission line with private sector, calls for expression of interest

Govt to build West Seti transmission line with private sector, calls for expression of interest

The transmission line will be built under a public–private partnership (PPP) using the SVP model, with 51 percent...

The transmission line will be built under a public–private partnership (PPP) using the SVP model, with 51 percent...

Jan 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Local level closes schools to avoid severe cold in Kailali

Local level closes schools to avoid severe cold in Kailali

The cold wave coupled with declined temperature has badly affected the teaching and learning activities. So, the municip...

The cold wave coupled with declined temperature has badly affected the teaching and learning activities. So, the municip...

Jan 07, 2026

POLITICS

RSP PR list controversy: Srijana Sizzu withdraws her name

RSP PR list controversy: Srijana Sizzu withdraws her name

She made the decision amid sharp criticism of the party’s PR list, announcing it on social media on Wednesday.

She made the decision amid sharp criticism of the party’s PR list, announcing it on social media on Wednesday.

Jan 07, 2026

ECONOMY

Yak chew exports via Mechi Customs increases

Yak chew exports via Mechi Customs increases

According to Information Officer Ishwor Kumar Humagain, a total of 275,246 kilograms of Chhurpi, amounting to Rs 485. 2...

According to Information Officer Ishwor Kumar Humagain, a total of 275,246 kilograms of Chhurpi, amounting to Rs 485. 2...

Jan 07, 2026

Market

Gold price drops, silver rises

Gold price drops, silver rises

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders’ Association, gold is trading at Rs 267,700 per tola,...

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders’ Association, gold is trading at Rs 267,700 per tola,...

Jan 07, 2026

WORLD

Japan urges China to drop 'unacceptable' new export controls

Japan urges China to drop 'unacceptable' new export controls

The Chinese commerce ministry said Tuesday that authorities have "hereby decided to strengthen export controls on dual-u...

The Chinese commerce ministry said Tuesday that authorities have "hereby decided to strengthen export controls on dual-u...

Jan 07, 2026

ECONOMY

Ethanol blending gets green light: Petrol import bill may drop by Rs 6 billion

Ethanol blending gets green light: Petrol import bill may drop by Rs 6 billion

Although plans to blend ethanol into petroleum products were made over two decades ago, they had not been implemented un...

Although plans to blend ethanol into petroleum products were made over two decades ago, they had not been implemented un...

Jan 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Thapathali Maternity Hospital begins seven-test health screening for newborns

Thapathali Maternity Hospital begins seven-test health screening for newborns

The service, known as Neonatal Screening, was introduced in late 2024. Under the programme, a small blood sample is coll...

The service, known as Neonatal Screening, was introduced in late 2024. Under the programme, a small blood sample is coll...

Jan 07, 2026