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withdraw from PR closed lists ahead of HoR elections A total of 175 candidates representing 17 election symbols have withdrawn their names from the closed lists for the proportional representation segment of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5. A total of 175 candidates representing 17 election symbols have withdrawn their names from the closed lists for the proportional representation segment of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5.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
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
Sports Haaland seals dramatic 2-1 win for Man City at Liverpool to boost Premier League title challenge Erling Haaland kept Manchester City's Premier League title hopes alive with a dramatic late penalty at Liverpool.
Entertainment Nepathya's full-house Butwal concert leaves fans spellbound This marked the band’s second concert on the first leg of their nationwide tour.
World US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added.
Sports Man United wins again to make it four in a row for Carrick, Arsenal extends lead to 9 points Arsenal’s title charge looks in good shape after sweeping aside Sunderland.
Nepal Political stability vital for sustainable development and social justice: President Paudel President Ramchandra Paudel has said that political stability is essential for sustainable development, prosperity and social justice.
Kathmandu Over 10.9 million ballot papers printed for HoR FPTP elections: EC Printing of FPTP ballot papers began on January 6.
Sports T20 World Cup: Cardiac Kids suffer four-run defeat to England Chasing a competitive target of 185, Nepal fell agonisingly short at the packed Wankhede Stadium, missing victory by just four runs against the former world champions.
Health Health Minister Gautam inspects key medical institutions in Sudurpaschim Minister for Health and Population Dr Sudha Sharma has conducted special monitoring and inspection of major health institutions in Sudurpaschim Province, including Shaheed Dasharath Chand University of Health Sciences, Geta Medical College, and Seti Provincial Hospital in Kailali.
Sports Pakistan–Nepal Friendship T20 Cricket Tournament 2026 begins in Kathmandu The 11th edition of the Pakistan–Nepal Friendship T20 Cricket Tournament 2026 was inaugurated on Friday by the Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal, Abrar H. Hashmi, marking the start of a week-long sporting event aimed at strengthening people-to-people ties between the two countries.
