SOCIETY

Influence of tobacco industry in Nepal: Control Act remains largely on paper

Influence of tobacco industry in Nepal: Control Act remains largely on paper

The “Governance on Tobacco Control” study, covering 100 countries, gave Nepal a score of 43, placing it amon...

The “Governance on Tobacco Control” study, covering 100 countries, gave Nepal a score of 43, placing it amon...

Jan 19, 2026

POLITICS

Sports Minister Gupta resigns to contest HoR poll

Sports Minister Gupta resigns to contest HoR poll

Minister Gupta tendered his resignation from the post to contest the March 5 election to the House of Representatives.

Minister Gupta tendered his resignation from the post to contest the March 5 election to the House of Representatives.

Jan 19, 2026

SOCIETY

PM Karki extends best wishes on Sonam Lhosar

PM Karki extends best wishes on Sonam Lhosar

In a message issued today, the Prime Minister said, “I extend my heartfelt best wishes on the auspicious occasion...

In a message issued today, the Prime Minister said, “I extend my heartfelt best wishes on the auspicious occasion...

Jan 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Mechi Customs Office exports cardamom worth Rs 7.2 billion

Mechi Customs Office exports cardamom worth Rs 7.2 billion

The Office shared that 3.46 million kilograms of cardamom worth Rs 7.2 billion were exported during the review period.

The Office shared that 3.46 million kilograms of cardamom worth Rs 7.2 billion were exported during the review period.

Jan 19, 2026

Health

Markets swamped with substandard food, consumer safety at risk

Markets swamped with substandard food, consumer safety at risk

With commercialization on the rise, poor-quality and sometimes inedible products are increasingly flooding the market, l...

With commercialization on the rise, poor-quality and sometimes inedible products are increasingly flooding the market, l...

Jan 20, 2026

POLITICS

‘Balen card’ sends ripples through Madhesh Politics

‘Balen card’ sends ripples through Madhesh Politics

How smooth Balen’s journey to power will be on RSP’s fragile foundation is yet to be seen.

How smooth Balen’s journey to power will be on RSP’s fragile foundation is yet to be seen.

Jan 19, 2026

ECONOMY

Registration of 26 cooperatives scrapped in Gandaki Province

Registration of 26 cooperatives scrapped in Gandaki Province

The Office stated that registration of 13 cooperatives was nullified during the first six months of the current fiscal y...

The Office stated that registration of 13 cooperatives was nullified during the first six months of the current fiscal y...

Jan 19, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices set a new record

Gold, silver prices set a new record

Gold surged by Rs 4,200 per tola, reaching Rs 282,000, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders&rsqu...

Gold surged by Rs 4,200 per tola, reaching Rs 282,000, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders&rsqu...

Jan 19, 2026

POLITICS

EC rejects request to postpone nomination date

EC rejects request to postpone nomination date

According to the EC’s official election timetable, candidate nominations must be filed on January 20. EC spokesper...

According to the EC’s official election timetable, candidate nominations must be filed on January 20. EC spokesper...

Jan 19, 2026

POLITICS

Sports Minister Gupta to resign to contest election

Sports Minister Gupta to resign to contest election

Gupta is reportedly contesting from Siraha Constituency-1.

Gupta is reportedly contesting from Siraha Constituency-1.

Jan 19, 2026