Multi-stakeholder interaction highlights urgent need to protect Nepal's biodiversity amid climate change and pollution Multi-stakeholder interaction highlights urgent need to protect Nepal's biodiversity... Discussions focused on identifying nature-based solutions and policy-driven interventions at national, provincial, and local levels. Discussions focused on identifying nature-based solutions and policy-driven interventions at national, provincial, and local levels. Nepal 23 Jan, 2026
UNICEF, Finland showcase child-led photography on education in emergencies UNICEF, Finland showcase child-led photography on education in emergencies UNICEF, in partnership with the Government of Finland, on Thursday opened Jhalko: Glimpses of West Rukum, a child-led photography exhibition highlighting the importance of education continuity during and after emergencies. UNICEF, in partnership with the Government of Finland, on Thursday opened Jhalko: Glimpses of West Rukum, a child-led photography exhibition highlighting the importance of education continuity during and after emergencies. Nepal 23 Jan, 2026
5,966 disaster incidents recorded in nine months; 424 dead 5,966 disaster incidents recorded in nine months; 424 dead Nepal recorded 5,966 disaster-related incidents nationwide over the past nine months since April 14, 2025, resulting in 424 deaths and 1,643 injuries, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. Nepal recorded 5,966 disaster-related incidents nationwide over the past nine months since April 14, 2025, resulting in 424 deaths and 1,643 injuries, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. Nepal 23 Jan, 2026
Election symbols to be allotted today as HoR polls draw closer Election symbols to be allotted today as HoR polls draw closer ​​​​​​​With 41 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) election, the Election Commission (EC) is set to allot election symbols to candidates later today. ​​​​​​​With 41 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) election, the Election Commission (EC) is set to allot election symbols to candidates later today. Nepal 23 Jan, 2026
Devotees throng Saraswati temples on Shree Panchami Devotees throng Saraswati temples on Shree Panchami Devotees across the country thronged Saraswati temples on Thursday to mark Shree Panchami, also known as Basanta Panchami, worshipping Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom and the arts. Devotees across the country thronged Saraswati temples on Thursday to mark Shree Panchami, also known as Basanta Panchami, worshipping Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom and the arts. Nepal 23 Jan, 2026
Two killed in Rautahat motorcycle collision Two killed in Rautahat motorcycle collision Two people were killed after two motorcycles collided head-on near a school in Rajdevi Municipality of Rautahat district on Friday morning. Two people were killed after two motorcycles collided head-on near a school in Rajdevi Municipality of Rautahat district on Friday morning. Nepal 23 Jan, 2026
Makalu search operations called off; Iranian climber remains missing, sherpa's body unrecovered Makalu search operations called off; Iranian climber remains missing, sherpa's body... Search and recovery operations on Mt Makalu have been officially called off after extreme weather conditions and treacherous terrain made further attempts impossible, leaving an Iranian mountaineer missing and a Sherpa climber's body on the mountain, expedition organiser Makalu Adventure Pvt. Ltd. said on Friday. Search and recovery operations on Mt Makalu have been officially called off after extreme weather conditions and treacherous terrain made further attempts impossible, leaving an Iranian mountaineer missing and a Sherpa climber's body on the mountain, expedition organiser Makalu Adventure Pvt. Ltd. said on Friday. Nepal 23 Jan, 2026
EC investigates complaints against HoR nominations as polls near EC investigates complaints against HoR nominations as polls near With 42 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, the Election Commission (EC) is investigating complaints filed against a handful of candidate nominations before publishing the provisional list of candidates. With 42 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, the Election Commission (EC) is investigating complaints filed against a handful of candidate nominations before publishing the provisional list of candidates. Nepal 22 Jan, 2026
Indian Army sets Everest record with largest single-day summit push Indian Army sets Everest record with largest single-day summit push The Indian Army’s Army Adventure Wing (AAW) has set a world record by achieving the largest single-day summit of Mount Everest by one organization, with 49 climbers and Sherpa guides reaching the top on May 27 during the Spring 2025 climbing season. The Indian Army’s Army Adventure Wing (AAW) has set a world record by achieving the largest single-day summit of Mount Everest by one organization, with 49 climbers and Sherpa guides reaching the top on May 27 during the Spring 2025 climbing season. Nepal 22 Jan, 2026
Few constituencies are epicentres of HoR polls Few constituencies are epicentres of HoR polls As the election nomination has been completed, the election fever has started to grip the 165 constituencies across the country. As the election nomination has been completed, the election fever has started to grip the 165 constituencies across the country. Nepal 22 Jan, 2026
Press Council registers 163 complaints, tightens media monitoring ahead of elections Press Council registers 163 complaints, tightens media monitoring ahead of elections Press Council Nepal has intensified monitoring of media content, including social media platforms, ahead of the upcoming National Assembly and House of Representatives elections, registering 163 complaints by mid-Poush of the current fiscal year 2082/83. Press Council Nepal has intensified monitoring of media content, including social media platforms, ahead of the upcoming National Assembly and House of Representatives elections, registering 163 complaints by mid-Poush of the current fiscal year 2082/83. Nepal 22 Jan, 2026
'Nepal is committed to protect human rights' 'Nepal is committed to protect human rights' Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai expressed Nepal's full-fledged commitment towards protecting human rights. Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai expressed Nepal's full-fledged commitment towards protecting human rights. Nepal 22 Jan, 2026
Dahal busy wooing martyr families and voters in Rukum East Dahal busy wooing martyr families and voters in Rukum East Dahal visited the homes of martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the armed conflict in Sisne Rural Municipality-5 and met with their family members. Dahal visited the homes of martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the armed conflict in Sisne Rural Municipality-5 and met with their family members. Nepal 21 Jan, 2026
CCTV installation begins in public vehicles across Kathmandu valley CCTV installation begins in public vehicles across Kathmandu valley A campaign to install CCTV cameras in public vehicles across the Kathmandu Valley was launched today. A campaign to install CCTV cameras in public vehicles across the Kathmandu Valley was launched today. Nepal 21 Jan, 2026
HoR polls: 56 women candidates in Lumbini Province, none in Rolpa HoR polls: 56 women candidates in Lumbini Province, none in Rolpa A total of 56 women have filed their nominations in Lumbini Province for the upcoming election to the House of Representatives scheduled for February 21. A total of 56 women have filed their nominations in Lumbini Province for the upcoming election to the House of Representatives scheduled for February 21. Nepal 21 Jan, 2026
HoR election: 3,486 candidates register nominations nationwide HoR election: 3,486 candidates register nominations nationwide A total of 3,486 candidates have filed their nominations in 165 constituencies across the country for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives (HoR), according to the Election Commission. A total of 3,486 candidates have filed their nominations in 165 constituencies across the country for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives (HoR), according to the Election Commission. Nepal 21 Jan, 2026
EC launches call centre ahead of March 5 elections EC launches call centre ahead of March 5 elections The Election Commission (EC) has launched a call centre to provide election-related information ahead of the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. The Election Commission (EC) has launched a call centre to provide election-related information ahead of the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. Nepal 21 Jan, 2026
HoR election: PM Karki expresses gratitude to parties, candidates HoR election: PM Karki expresses gratitude to parties, candidates PM Karki appealed to all Nepali citizens to participate actively in the HoR election to promote sustainable democracy and political stability. PM Karki appealed to all Nepali citizens to participate actively in the HoR election to promote sustainable democracy and political stability. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
Waterbird census records 42 species in Narayani River area Waterbird census records 42 species in Narayani River area The waterbird census conducted this year indicates the presence of 42 bird species in the Narayani River area. The waterbird census conducted this year indicates the presence of 42 bird species in the Narayani River area. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
Mahabir Pun files nomination from Myagdi–1 for HoR elections Mahabir Pun files nomination from Myagdi–1 for HoR elections Pun approached the Beni-based Office of the Chief Election Officer today to file his nomination, becoming the first candidate to do so in the constituency. Pun approached the Beni-based Office of the Chief Election Officer today to file his nomination, becoming the first candidate to do so in the constituency. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
World Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024 uprising The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls.
Kailali-1 to be interesting as spousal rift likely to influence contest Following the Tikapur incident, Kailali Constituency-1 became a stronghold for Resham Chaudhary in the House of Representatives elections.
Business Govt spends just 15.62% of capital budget in seven months The government has spent just 15.62 per cent of its capital budget in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, according to data from the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO).
Nepal Solukhumbu's Solududhkunda Municipality tops Koshi Province in local govt performance Solududhkunda Municipality in Solukhumbu has emerged as the top-performing local government in Koshi Province, securing 78.50 points in the Fiscal Year 2081/82 (2024/25) assessment conducted by the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission.
Alternative forces come together with IDEA A group of newly formed alternative forces announced the Inclusive, Democratic and Ethical Alternative (IDEA) here today.
Nepal One in three Nepali women married before 18, Madhesh leading with highest rates of child marriage The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises the right to 'free and full' consent to a marriage while acknowledging that consent cannot be 'free and full' when one of the parties involved is not sufficiently mature to make an informed decision about a life partner.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 3,000 per tola The price of gold declined by Rs 3,000 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.
Business Nepal launches INFF Financing Strategy to drive pro-employment economic growth The Government of Nepal on Thursday launched the Integrated National Financing Strategy for Pro-Employment Growth, aiming to align public and private finance with national development priorities and accelerate job creation.
Opinion Democratic sustainability: Election economics cannot be ignored Our multiparty democracy is indeed vibrant. Despite numerous flaws, the system allows people to participate in the political process, elect representatives, and express grievances.
