Party set to reach consensus by tonight, says NC leader Ghimire Party set to reach consensus by tonight, says NC leader Ghimire “Discussions are ongoing. We believe a consensus will be reached by tonight,” he said, adding that the party would be kept intact. “Discussions are ongoing. We believe a consensus will be reached by tonight,” he said, adding that the party would be kept intact. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
Two arrested with 1,260 Tramadol capsules in Rautahat Two arrested with 1,260 Tramadol capsules in Rautahat Two people were arrested with 1,260 capsules of banned narcotic Tramadol in Basir Chowk, Paraha Municipality, by the Armed Police Force (APF), who handed them over to the Nepal Police for further investigation. Two people were arrested with 1,260 capsules of banned narcotic Tramadol in Basir Chowk, Paraha Municipality, by the Armed Police Force (APF), who handed them over to the Nepal Police for further investigation. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
Nepal issues travel advisory for citizens in Iran Nepal issues travel advisory for citizens in Iran The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued a travel advisory urging Nepali citizens currently living and working in Iran to remain cautious amid the country’s evolving security situation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued a travel advisory urging Nepali citizens currently living and working in Iran to remain cautious amid the country’s evolving security situation. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
Press Council Nepal records 121 press freedom violations in 2025 Press Council Nepal records 121 press freedom violations in 2025 Press Council Nepal has recorded 121 incidents of press freedom violations in 2025, according to data from the Council’s regular monitoring and registered complaints. Press Council Nepal has recorded 121 incidents of press freedom violations in 2025, according to data from the Council’s regular monitoring and registered complaints. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
85 PR candidates withdraw names 85 PR candidates withdraw names A total of 85 candidates listed under the proportional representation (PR) system for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections withdrew their names on Monday, the Election Commission (EC) said. A total of 85 candidates listed under the proportional representation (PR) system for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections withdrew their names on Monday, the Election Commission (EC) said. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
NMA cannot be given a monopoly: Minister Sinha NMA cannot be given a monopoly: Minister Sinha Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Anil Kumar Sinha, has ruled out granting any form of monopoly to the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Anil Kumar Sinha, has ruled out granting any form of monopoly to the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Nepal 12 Jan, 2026
Police seize ambulance carrying nearly 460 kg of marijuana in Dhankuta Police seize ambulance carrying nearly 460 kg of marijuana in Dhankuta Police have seized an ambulance carrying a large quantity of marijuana from Bhedetar in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6 of Dhankuta district. Police have seized an ambulance carrying a large quantity of marijuana from Bhedetar in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6 of Dhankuta district. Nepal 12 Jan, 2026
Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition to be held on May 29 Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition to be held on May 29 The third edition of the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition will be organised on May 29, 2026, organisers announced, rescheduling the event to coincide with the anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary. The third edition of the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition will be organised on May 29, 2026, organisers announced, rescheduling the event to coincide with the anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary. Nepal 12 Jan, 2026
HoR polls: PR candidates given until 4 pm today to withdraw nominations HoR polls: PR candidates given until 4 pm today to withdraw nominations With 52 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, candidates listed under the proportional representation (PR) system have been given until 4:00 pm today to withdraw their nominations. With 52 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, candidates listed under the proportional representation (PR) system have been given until 4:00 pm today to withdraw their nominations. Nepal 12 Jan, 2026
Three die on the spot in Baitadi jeep accident Three die on the spot in Baitadi jeep accident Three persons died on the spot in a jeep accident occurred at Sadighati of Patan municipality-8 in Baitadi district this morning. Three persons died on the spot in a jeep accident occurred at Sadighati of Patan municipality-8 in Baitadi district this morning. Nepal 12 Jan, 2026
Bus wreckage found in Trishuli; suspected to be the bus missing from Simaltal Bus wreckage found in Trishuli; suspected to be the bus missing from Simaltal Bus wreckage has been found on the bank of the Trishuli River at Dwandrang Bensi, Aanbukhaireni Rural Municipality-5, Tanahun. Bus wreckage has been found on the bank of the Trishuli River at Dwandrang Bensi, Aanbukhaireni Rural Municipality-5, Tanahun. Nepal 11 Jan, 2026
Two killed in Dadeldhura road accident Two killed in Dadeldhura road accident Two people were killed in a road accident following a head-on collision between a tractor and a motorcycle in Dadeldhura on Saturday evening. Two people were killed in a road accident following a head-on collision between a tractor and a motorcycle in Dadeldhura on Saturday evening. Nepal 11 Jan, 2026
Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity Day being observed today Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity Day being observed today The 304th birth anniversary of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the architect of modern Nepal, is being observed across the country today as Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity Day. The 304th birth anniversary of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the architect of modern Nepal, is being observed across the country today as Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity Day. Nepal 11 Jan, 2026
HoR Election: Social media brought under Code of Conduct HoR Election: Social media brought under Code of Conduct With 53 days remaining for the March 5 House of Representatives election, the Election Commission has brought activities on social networking platforms under the election code of conduct to ensure free and fair polls. With 53 days remaining for the March 5 House of Representatives election, the Election Commission has brought activities on social networking platforms under the election code of conduct to ensure free and fair polls. Nepal 11 Jan, 2026
Nepal's student-built 'MUNAL' satellite ready for historic ISRO launch Nepal's student-built 'MUNAL' satellite ready for historic ISRO launch The Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) has announced a landmark achievement in the nation's space program with the upcoming launch of MUNAL, Nepal’s first satellite fully developed in-house by high school students. The Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) has announced a landmark achievement in the nation's space program with the upcoming launch of MUNAL, Nepal’s first satellite fully developed in-house by high school students. Nepal 10 Jan, 2026
GIOMS to be made mandatory across all ministries: Minister Kharel GIOMS to be made mandatory across all ministries: Minister Kharel Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has directed the Department of Information Technology to take steps to make the Government Integrated Office Management System (GIOMS) mandatory in all ministries. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has directed the Department of Information Technology to take steps to make the Government Integrated Office Management System (GIOMS) mandatory in all ministries. Nepal 10 Jan, 2026
AOAN elects new board with Pandey as Prez, Joshi Gen Secy and Pandit Secy AOAN elects new board with Pandey as Prez, Joshi Gen Secy and Pandit Secy The Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) has elected Pratap Jung Pandey, director of Kailash Helicopter Services, as its new president. The Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) has elected Pratap Jung Pandey, director of Kailash Helicopter Services, as its new president. Nepal 10 Jan, 2026
Code of conduct to take effect from January 17 Code of conduct to take effect from January 17 With 54 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, the Election Commission (EC) has completed preparations to enforce the election code of conduct from January 17, aiming to ensure free, fair and dignified polls. With 54 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, the Election Commission (EC) has completed preparations to enforce the election code of conduct from January 17, aiming to ensure free, fair and dignified polls. Nepal 10 Jan, 2026
80,000 army personnel to be mobilized in upcoming HoR elections 80,000 army personnel to be mobilized in upcoming HoR elections The government has endorsed the Integrated Security Plan, and the National Security Council has approved the deployment of the army for election-related security. The government has endorsed the Integrated Security Plan, and the National Security Council has approved the deployment of the army for election-related security. Nepal 08 Jan, 2026
SC seeks written response on Nishad community's reservation quota SC seeks written response on Nishad community's reservation quota The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday issued a show cause notice seeking a written response in a writ petition demanding the provision of reservation quotas for the Nishad caste. The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday issued a show cause notice seeking a written response in a writ petition demanding the provision of reservation quotas for the Nishad caste. Nepal 08 Jan, 2026
Kathmandu South Korean envoy attends Sunakothi greenhouse project inauguration South Korean Ambassador Park Taeyoung attended the inauguration of the Sunakothi Greenhouse Project in Lalitpur on Thursday, highlighting growing Nepal–South Korea cooperation in agriculture and development.
Business Global IME Bank partners with Tilganga for free cataract surgeries Global IME Bank Limited has partnered with Tilganga Eye Institute to provide free cataract surgeries to economically disadvantaged and vulnerable populations.
Business TVS exchange, finance carnival draws strong turnout in Kathmandu Jagdamba Motors has launched the “TVS Great Grand Exchange & Finance Carnival” at Bhrikutimandap, witnessing a strong response with over 500 visitors on the opening day.
Kathmandu Ex prime minister Oli and home minister Lekhak arrested Police have arrested former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, for allegedly cracking down on the Gen Z protest on September 8 and 9, last year.
Business BYD unveils EV lineup with exclusive offers at WADA Auto Show in Pokhara Cimex Inc Pvt Ltd has announced exclusive offers on electric vehicles during the WADA Auto Show 2026 being held at Tal Barahi Ground, Lakeside, Pokhara from March 25 to 29.
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.
