March 5 HoR elections: Preparations for filing of nomination papers completed March 5 HoR elections: Preparations for filing of nomination papers completed Preparations for filing nomination papers for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives have been completed. Preparations for filing nomination papers for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives have been completed. Nepal 19 Jan, 2026
EC calls candidates to file FPTP nominations on January 20 EC calls candidates to file FPTP nominations on January 20 The Election Commission has asked candidates contesting under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system to appear at the Office of the Returning Officer in their respective constituencies on January 20 to file nomination papers for the March 5 House of Representatives election. The Election Commission has asked candidates contesting under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system to appear at the Office of the Returning Officer in their respective constituencies on January 20 to file nomination papers for the March 5 House of Representatives election. Nepal 19 Jan, 2026
Election Code of Conduct comes into force ahead of March 5 HoR polls Election Code of Conduct comes into force ahead of March 5 HoR polls The Election Code of Conduct–2082 for the March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) election came into effect from midnight on Sunday, 45 days ahead of the polls. The Election Code of Conduct–2082 for the March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) election came into effect from midnight on Sunday, 45 days ahead of the polls. Nepal 19 Jan, 2026
Sonam Lhosar being celebrated today Sonam Lhosar being celebrated today The Tamang community is celebrating Sonam Lhosar, the Tamang New Year, across the country today with various cultural and religious programmes. The Tamang community is celebrating Sonam Lhosar, the Tamang New Year, across the country today with various cultural and religious programmes. Nepal 19 Jan, 2026
Five Killed, 13 Injured in Dharan Road Accident Five Killed, 13 Injured in Dharan Road Accident The injured are currently receiving treatment at the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan. The injured are currently receiving treatment at the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan. Nepal 18 Jan, 2026
Cabinet Approves Grant for Human–Tiger Interface Project Cabinet Approves Grant for Human–Tiger Interface Project The government has decided to accept a grant equivalent to 3.6 million US dollars for a project aimed at managing the human–tiger interface. The government has decided to accept a grant equivalent to 3.6 million US dollars for a project aimed at managing the human–tiger interface. Nepal 18 Jan, 2026
One killed, another critically injured in Rautahat bike accident One killed, another critically injured in Rautahat bike accident One person was killed and another critically injured after a motorcycle accident at Kachhuwa Bridge in Durga Bhagwati Rural Municipality of Rautahat district on Saturday evening. One person was killed and another critically injured after a motorcycle accident at Kachhuwa Bridge in Durga Bhagwati Rural Municipality of Rautahat district on Saturday evening. Nepal 18 Jan, 2026
Money laundering, organised crime charges against all accused dropped Money laundering, organised crime charges against all accused dropped The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has decided to withdraw the organised crime and money laundering cases filed against all of the accused in the cooperative fraud case involving Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President and former home minister Rabi Lamichhane. Preparations are being made to withdraw the organised crime and money laundering cases filed against all of the accused following a controversy in which only Lamichhane’s case was withdrawn. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has decided to withdraw the organised crime and money laundering cases filed against all of the accused in the cooperative fraud case involving Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President and former home minister Rabi Lamichhane. Preparations are being made to withdraw the organised crime and money laundering cases filed against all of the accused following a controversy in which only Lamichhane’s case was withdrawn. Nepal 17 Jan, 2026
Iranian climber missing, sherpa dead after Makalu winter summit Iranian climber missing, sherpa dead after Makalu winter summit Search and rescue teams are scouring Mount Makalu's upper slopes for an Iranian mountaineer who vanished during descent, while a Sherpa climber's body has been located at 7,500 meters following Thursday's winter ascent of the world's fifth-highest peak. Search and rescue teams are scouring Mount Makalu's upper slopes for an Iranian mountaineer who vanished during descent, while a Sherpa climber's body has been located at 7,500 meters following Thursday's winter ascent of the world's fifth-highest peak. Nepal 17 Jan, 2026
Leopard attack kills 17 sheep in Mustang Leopard attack kills 17 sheep in Mustang At least 17 sheep were killed in a leopard attack in Marpha of Mustang district early Friday morning, according to the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), Jomsom. At least 17 sheep were killed in a leopard attack in Marpha of Mustang district early Friday morning, according to the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), Jomsom. Nepal 16 Jan, 2026
Home Minister Aryal stresses on preparedness to reduce earthquake damage Home Minister Aryal stresses on preparedness to reduce earthquake damage Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that preparedness is necessary to reduce earthquake damage. Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that preparedness is necessary to reduce earthquake damage. Nepal 16 Jan, 2026
EC outlines duties of returning officers as HoR polls near EC outlines duties of returning officers as HoR polls near With 48 days remaining for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March, the Election Commission (EC) has specified the roles, responsibilities, and authority of returning officers. With 48 days remaining for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March, the Election Commission (EC) has specified the roles, responsibilities, and authority of returning officers. Nepal 16 Jan, 2026
National Earthquake Safety Day observed today National Earthquake Safety Day observed today The 27th National Earthquake Safety Day is being observed across the country today to raise public awareness on earthquake risks and preparedness. The 27th National Earthquake Safety Day is being observed across the country today to raise public awareness on earthquake risks and preparedness. Nepal 16 Jan, 2026
Everyone's role key to peace and harmony, says PM Karki Everyone's role key to peace and harmony, says PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that everyone can play a vital role in fostering mutual harmony, cooperation, peace, and national unity. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that everyone can play a vital role in fostering mutual harmony, cooperation, peace, and national unity. Nepal 15 Jan, 2026
Three killed in tiger attacks in Surkhet and Salyan within week Three killed in tiger attacks in Surkhet and Salyan within week ​​​​​​​ Three people have been killed in separate tiger attacks in Surkhet and Salyan districts over the past week, spreading fear among local residents living near forest areas. ​​​​​​​ Three people have been killed in separate tiger attacks in Surkhet and Salyan districts over the past week, spreading fear among local residents living near forest areas. Nepal 15 Jan, 2026
Five people killed as cargo truck overturns in Sunsari Five people killed as cargo truck overturns in Sunsari This morning, five individuals were killed and three others sustained injuries when a cargo truck overturned on the Postal Highway in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality, Sunsari. This morning, five individuals were killed and three others sustained injuries when a cargo truck overturned on the Postal Highway in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality, Sunsari. Nepal 15 Jan, 2026
Maghe Sankranti being observed across the country Maghe Sankranti being observed across the country Maghe (Makar) Sankranti is being observed across the country today with ritual bathing, prayers and traditional festivities, marking the sun’s transition into Capricorn and the beginning of Uttarayan, when days start growing longer than nights. Maghe (Makar) Sankranti is being observed across the country today with ritual bathing, prayers and traditional festivities, marking the sun’s transition into Capricorn and the beginning of Uttarayan, when days start growing longer than nights. Nepal 15 Jan, 2026
Finland, UNDP promote clean energy and home-grown school meals in Nepal Finland, UNDP promote clean energy and home-grown school meals in Nepal In a significant step toward advancing clean energy, strengthening food systems and improving child nutrition in Nepal, the Government of Finland and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an agreement for additional funding of EUR 619,986 (estimated NPR 103.79 million) to scale up the Renewable Energy for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (RERAS) project In a significant step toward advancing clean energy, strengthening food systems and improving child nutrition in Nepal, the Government of Finland and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an agreement for additional funding of EUR 619,986 (estimated NPR 103.79 million) to scale up the Renewable Energy for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (RERAS) project Nepal 14 Jan, 2026
Time for unity and national prosperity, says Dahal Time for unity and national prosperity, says Dahal Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal, said that the time has come for major political parties to acknowledge their past mistakes and unite for the nation’s prosperity. Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal, said that the time has come for major political parties to acknowledge their past mistakes and unite for the nation’s prosperity. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
175 candidates withdraw from PR closed lists ahead of HoR elections 175 candidates withdraw from PR closed lists ahead of HoR elections A total of 175 candidates representing 17 election symbols have withdrawn their names from the closed lists for the proportional representation segment of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5. A total of 175 candidates representing 17 election symbols have withdrawn their names from the closed lists for the proportional representation segment of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
World G7 meets on the Iran war as Rubio tries to sell US strategy to skeptical allies insulted by Trump British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said Britain also favored a diplomatic path, acknowledging differences with the United States.
Sports Tonali's breakfast-table dream pays off for childhood idol Gattuso in Italy's World Cup playoff win Every morning Tonali used to drink from a teacup featuring images of Gattuso on it.
Nepal Home Minister Gurung vows zero tolerance on corruption, simplified service delivery Assuming office at the Ministry of Home Affairs today, he directed staff and stated that strict action would be taken against anyone found involved in corruption.
Kathmandu No shift in Nepal's foreign policy, Minister Khanal says Highlighting economic diplomacy, the minister said it would be prioritised as a key tool for national economic development.
Nepal Gita Chaudhary assumes office as Agriculture and Environment Minister Newly appointed Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, as well as Forests and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, assumed office today.
Kathmandu Outgoing PM Karki returns home Karki had assumed responsibility for conducting the elections on the night of September 12, following the developments in the aftermath of the Gen Z movement of September 8–9.
Nepal Nisha Mehta sssumes office as Health and Water Supply Minister The newly appointed Minister for Health and Population, as well as Water Supply, Nisha Mehta, assumed office today.
Nepal First Cabinet Meeting Decides to Implement Gen Z Movement Inquiry Report Upon assuming office at Singha Durbar, Prime Minister Shah directed ministers and secretaries to work in the best interests of the people.
Kathmandu Minister Pokharel takes charge, pledges education sector reforms The newly appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology, as well as Youth and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, assumed office today at the ministry in Singha Durbar.
