WORLD

Japan ex-governor sent over 1,000 inappropriate texts, probe finds

Japan ex-governor sent over 1,000 inappropriate texts, probe finds

Tatsuji Sugimoto, 63, resigned last month, part way into his second term as governor of Fukui prefecture in central Japa...

Tatsuji Sugimoto, 63, resigned last month, part way into his second term as governor of Fukui prefecture in central Japa...

Jan 07, 2026

POLITICS

Mayor Sampang announces candidacy from Sunsari-1

Mayor Sampang announces candidacy from Sunsari-1

Taking to social media on Wednesday, Sampang made the announcement public.

Taking to social media on Wednesday, Sampang made the announcement public.

Jan 07, 2026

ECONOMY

Import–export via Korala declines after Tatopani and Rasuwagadhi reopen

Import–export via Korala declines after Tatopani and Rasuwagadhi reopen

With trade resuming at Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani, the number of cargo containers entering Nepal through the Chinese custo...

With trade resuming at Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani, the number of cargo containers entering Nepal through the Chinese custo...

Jan 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Five including one minor arrested with brown heroin

Five including one minor arrested with brown heroin

A total of 250 milligrams of brown heroin was recovered from them.  

A total of 250 milligrams of brown heroin was recovered from them.  

Jan 07, 2026

WORLD

US Capitol riot anniversary exposes a country still divided

US Capitol riot anniversary exposes a country still divided

The anniversary highlights a nation divided between irreconcilable accounts of an attack that reshaped American politics...

The anniversary highlights a nation divided between irreconcilable accounts of an attack that reshaped American politics...

Jan 07, 2026

POLITICS

National Assembly election: NC recommends nine candidates including Sunil Bahadur Thapa

National Assembly election: NC recommends nine candidates including Sunil Bahadur Thapa

The Election Commission has scheduled the National Assembly election for January 25 to fill 18 vacant seats, with schedu...

The Election Commission has scheduled the National Assembly election for January 25 to fill 18 vacant seats, with schedu...

Jan 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Life in Birgunj gradually returning to normalcy

Life in Birgunj gradually returning to normalcy

A curfew had been imposed in the city for two consecutive days due to the protests. Although markets began opening parti...

A curfew had been imposed in the city for two consecutive days due to the protests. Although markets began opening parti...

Jan 07, 2026

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