
24 Candidates Respond to Election Commission's Queries on Code of Conduct Violations
Kathmandu. Twenty-four candidates have submitted their responses to the Election Commission (EC) regarding allegations of violating the code of conduct.... ...

Grand 'Vishvamedh Shri Vidya Koti Archana Mahayagya' Begins at Pashupati Area
Kathmandu. The historic 'Vishvamedh Shri Vidya Koti Archana Mahayagya' (World Sacrifice of Ten Million Shri Vidya Offerings) began on Friday... ...

WHO Executive Board Sidesteps US Declaration to Withdraw from Organization
Geneva. The Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday disregarded the United States' announcement to withdraw from... ...

Jhapa Gold Cup Football Tournament Kicks Off Saturday
Jhapa. The seventh edition of the Jhapa Gold Cup is starting from Saturday. The tournament will run until Falgun 4.... ...

Kapilvastu Police Arrest Four Fugitive Defendants in Various Cases
Kapilvastu. The Kapilvastu Police have arrested four defendants who were absconding in various cases. According to the District Police Office,... ...

US Accuses China of Covert Nuclear Testing, Citing Preparations for Further Explosions
Washington D.C. The United States on Friday accused China of conducting a secret nuclear explosive test and preparing for a... ...

Nepal Police Warns Against Misuse of Social Media Amidst Heightened Scrutiny
Kathmandu. The younger generation is currently active in using social media. They are even more active on the eve of... ...

Kathmandu Metropolitan City Directs Focus on Authenticity and Structural Integrity During Bagh Durbar Retrofitting
Kathmandu. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has directed that the originality and structural soundness be considered in every process during... ...

Tiger Terror Spreads in Kanchanpur Village, Livestock and Pets Targeted
Kanchanpur. The fear of a tiger has increased in the settlement at the foothills of Chure in Krishnapur Municipality-1, Domillama.... ...

Lebanon and Syria Sign Agreement to Transfer Nearly 300 Convicts
Beirut. Lebanon on Friday signed an agreement with Syria to transfer nearly 300 convicts to Damascus. More than 2,200 Syrians... ...

Judicial Appointments Stall as Election Commission Denies Consent for Supreme and High Court Judges
Kathmandu. A ripple effect has been created in the judicial sector after the Election Commission refused to grant consent to... ...

Former President Yadav Stresses Importance of India's Technical and Economic Assistance to Nepal
Kathmandu. Former President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav stated that the technical and economic assistance provided by India to Nepal is... ...

Karan KC's Journey: From Imitating Brett Lee in Tennis Ball Cricket to Playing at Wankhede in T20 World Cup
The playing career of senior national team player Karan began after he made an impact by bowling in the style... ...

CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli Stresses Positive View of New Generation Entering Politics
Jhapa. Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), KP Sharma Oli, has stated that the entry of the new... ...

Home Minister Directs Security Chiefs to Ensure Tight Security for Upcoming Elections
Kathmandu. Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has directed the heads of security agencies to maintain tight security arrangements for the... ...

Numerous Health Facilities in Rupandehi Operating Against Standards, Posing Risks to Patients
Rupandehi. It has been revealed that many health institutions operating in Rupandehi under private management are functioning in violation of... ...

Ujyalo Nepal Party Chairman Stresses Madhesh Province's Importance in Election Rally
Mahottari. Kulman Ghising, Chairman of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, stated that the Madhesh Province is significant for his party.Addressing an... ...

Nepali Congress Leader Mocks Rastriya Swatantra Party Over Prime Ministerial Aspirations
Kathmandu. Nepali Congress Vice President Bishwa Prakash Sharma has sarcastically remarked that the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is attempting to... ...

EU Orders TikTok to Change Addictive Design or Face Heavy Fines Under Digital Services Act
Brussels. The EU on Friday directed TikTok, owned by China, to change its content design to be less 'addictive' or... ...

Political Parties Campaign Without Manifestos Ahead of Upcoming Elections, Focusing on Key Agendas
Kathmandu. Most political parties are heading into the elections scheduled for Falgun 21, following the Janji movement, without formal manifestos.... ...

Armed Police Force Nepal to Close India Border 72 Hours Ahead of By-Elections
Kathmandu. The Armed Police Force Nepal (APF) has decided to close the Nepal-India border gates 72 hours in advance of... ...

Suicide Attack on Shia Mosque in Islamabad Kills 31, Injures 169
A suicide attack targeted a Shia mosque in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, during Friday prayers. According to Pakistani newspaper 'The Dawn',... ...

Nepali Congress President Thapa Stresses Door-to-Door Campaign for Election Victory
Kaski. Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has stated that if the party's message is effectively delivered to every household,... ...

National Assembly Chairman Directs Stakeholders to Expedite Completion of New Parliament Building Construction
Kathmandu. National Assembly Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal has issued a stern directive to the concerned bodies to complete the construction... ...

Man Arrested in Rautahat with Nearly NPR 5 Lakh in Undeclared Cash
Rautahat. A person has been arrested in Rautahat with nearly 5 lakh rupees in cash from an unknown source. A... ...

Legal Expert Dr. Gandhi Pandit Discusses Election Prospects, Political Turmoil, and Legal Nuances in Exclusive Interview
Kathmandu. Senior Advocate and Law Professor Prof. Dr. Gandhi Pandit possesses the ability to provide realistic analysis of national and... ...

NAMUNA Chairman Urges Journalists to Fearlessly Uphold Duty for Nation and People
Bhaktapur. Chairman of the Nepal Workers and Peasants Party (NWPP), Narayan Man Bijukchhe, stated that journalists must step forward fearlessly... ...

Anti-Graft Body Appeals Supreme Court to Overturn Bail for Former Civil Aviation Official in Pokhara Airport Corruption Case
Kathmandu. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) approached the Supreme Court on Friday, demanding the cancellation... ...

Nepali Congress President Confident of 'Spectacular Results' in Upcoming Election If Party Message Reaches Voters Effectively
Kathmandu. Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has claimed that the party will achieve spectacular results in the election scheduled... ...

Deadly Explosion Rocks Shia Mosque in Islamabad During Friday Prayers, Casualties Mount
Islamabad. At least 30 people were killed in an explosion that occurred during Friday prayers at a Shia mosque in... ...

US and Russia Resume High-Level Military Dialogue After Four-Year Hiatus Amid Ukraine War Efforts
Kathmandu. In an effort to end the Ukraine war, the United States and Russia have agreed to re-establish high-level military... ...

Fifteen Members, Including Central Committee Member of CPN-Maoist Centre Faction, Defect to Nepali Congress in Lalitpur
Kathmandu. Fifteen individuals, including the Central Committee member and Lalitpur District In-charge of the CPN-Maoist Centre faction (CPN-M), have joined... ...

Nepal Medical Association Expresses Grave Concern Over Lead Contamination in Toothpastes and Cosmetics
Kathmandu. The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has expressed serious concern over the detection of lead (a substance harmful to human... ...

CPN Leader Agni Sapkota Dismisses RSP-Balen Shah Alliance as a 'Stunt'
Kathmandu. CPN leader Agni Prasad Sapkota has characterized the recent collaboration between the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Balen Shah... ...

Ujyalo Nepal Party Chairman Kulman Ghising Stresses Energy Production for Prosperous Nepal
Rajbiraj. Ujyalo Nepal Party Chairman Kulman Ghising stated that energy sector production must be increased to build a prosperous Nepal.... ...

Prachanda Dismisses 'New Power' Talk as 'Commotion,' Claims His Party is the Nation's Newest Force
Kathmandu. Former Prime Minister and Coordinator of the Nepal Communist Party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', has labeled the ongoing discussions... ...

Supreme Court Upholds Detention Order for Civil Aviation Authority Director General in Corruption Case
Kathmandu. The Supreme Court has upheld the order of the Special Court to send Pradeep Adhikari, the Director General of... ...

Activist Durga Prasai Arrested by Cyber Bureau Based on Election Commission Letter
It has been revealed that Durga Prasai, coordinator of the 'Nation, Nationality, Religion, Culture, and Citizen Protection Grand Campaign Nepal,'... ...

Inspector General of Police Pins New Ranks on Five Promoted Technical Officers
Kathmandu. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki on Friday awarded promotion badges to five promoted technical police officers.... ...

Two Arrested in Kathmandu for Allegedly Defrauding Job Seekers with False Promises of Overseas Employment
Two individuals have been arrested by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office for defrauding youths with attractive promises of foreign... ...

Experts Discuss Nepal's Infrastructure Development Challenges and Future Roadmap in Ratopati Roundtable
Kathmandu. The country is immersed in election fervor. As the House of Representatives election on Falgun 21 approaches, political parties... ...

Election Commission Clarifies Rules on Accepting Voluntary Contributions for Campaigning
Kathmandu. The Election Commission has clarified that candidates and political parties are permitted to receive voluntary contributions from well-wishers for... ...

Trump Posts Video Depicting Former President Obama as an Ape, Drawing Fierce Condemnation
America. US President Donald Trump posted an election conspiracy video on Thursday. The video depicts former President Barack Obama and... ...

Government Withdraws Social Media Bill from National Assembly
Kathmandu. A proposal to withdraw the Social Media Bill, 2081, has been presented in the National Assembly. In today's session,... ...

Manoj Bajpayee Reportedly Replaces Govinda in 'Bhagam Bhag' Sequel Amidst Bollywood Sequel Trend
Mumbai. There is currently a trend in Bollywood to make sequels to old hit films. In this sequence, the second... ...

Nepal Stock Exchange Index and Trading Volume Decline Amid Investor Wait-and-See Approach
Kathmandu. As investors adopt a 'wait and see' strategy, both the index and trading volume in the Nepal Stock Exchange... ...

T20 World Cup Age Analysis: Examining the Oldest and Youngest Players and Teams
Kathmandu. The T20 World Cup begins on Saturday. Three hundred players from 20 teams will participate. In this tournament, hosted... ...

CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli Arrives in Jhapa for Election Campaign
Kathmandu. CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has reached his electoral constituency Jhapa. Chairman Oli arrived in the election district and... ...
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Veteran Actor Neer Shah Praises 'Bigul' for Tackling Relevant Contemporary Issues
Kathmandu. Veteran actor Neer Shah stated that films like 'Bigul,' which depict the reality of the present time, are rarely... ...

Senior CPN Leader Narayan Kaji Shrestha Calls for Strong Anti-Corruption Campaign Amid Widespread Graft
Sarlahi. Senior leader of the CPN (Communist Party of Nepal) and former Deputy Prime Minister/former Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha... ...

CPN Leader Prachanda Intensifies Criticism Against Rastriya Swatantra Party
Kathmandu. The Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has recently... ...

Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa to Finalize Central Working Committee After General Election
Gagan Thapa, who was unanimously elected as the President during the special general convention held from Poush 27 to 30,... ...

Election Commission Receives Responses from 24 Candidates After Seeking Clarification on Code Violations
Kathmandu. Twenty-four candidates among those who were asked for clarification by the Election Commission have submitted their responses.During the regular... ...

Election Commission Publicizes Key Activities Undertaken Between Magh 18 and 23
Kathmandu. The Election Commission has made public the key activities carried out between Magh 18 and 23. The Commission published... ...

UML Faces Setback as Key Parties Reject Alliance Proposals for February 21 Elections
Kathmandu. The CPN-UML is facing difficulties after other parties rejected its proposals for electoral alliances in key constituencies for the... ...

Election Commission Sees No Weather Impact on Upcoming By-elections
Kathmandu. The Election Commission has stated that the weather is not expected to affect the House of Representatives by-election scheduled... ...

Election Commissioner Urges Media to Maintain Impartiality in By-election Coverage
Bhaktapur. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has urged media outlets to report impartially regarding the upcoming House of... ...

Election Commission Refers 181 Instances of Misinformation to Cyber Bureau for Action
Kathmandu. The Election Commission has forwarded 181 pieces of information spreading false news related to elections to the Nepal Police... ...

Reena Dangol Appointed Acting Managing Director of Nepal Telecom
Kathmandu. Chief Technical Officer Reena Dangol has been given the responsibility of Acting Managing Director of Nepal Telecommunications Company Limited... ...

National Assembly Members Urge Immediate Amendment to National Parks Act
Kathmandu. Members of the National Assembly have demanded that the government immediately amend the existing National Parks Act.Speaking at the... ...

Nepal Showcases Diverse Tourism Offerings at Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) Mumbai 2026
Kathmandu. Nepal has showcased its presence at the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) Mumbai 2026, Asia's leading travel trade fair. Thirty-four... ...

Clause-by-Clause Discussion Concludes on Intangible Cultural Heritage Bill in National Assembly Committee
Kathmandu. The clause-by-clause discussion on the Intangible Cultural Heritage (Protection) Bill, 2081, has concluded in the Legislation Management Committee of... ...

Nepal Medical Association Expresses Grave Concern Over High Lead Content in Toothpastes and Cosmetics
Kathmandu. The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has expressed serious concern over a recent alarming study report published by the Center... ...

Sudurpashchim Provincial Government Approves Financial Aid for Victims of Fatal Baitedi Bus Crash
Kailali. The Sudurpashchim Provincial Government has decided to provide NPR 100,000 each in humanitarian assistance to the families of those... ...

Australia and Indonesia Sign Security Pact to Boost Defense Cooperation
Kathmandu. Australia and Indonesia signed a security pact on Friday, paving the way for cooperation in Southeast Asia's economy and... ...

Israeli Embassy Facilitates Distribution of Prescription Glasses to Remote Nepali Village Residents
Kathmandu. Prescription glasses prepared based on eye examinations conducted two months ago by Israeli ophthalmologists were distributed on Thursday to... ...

Senior Russian General Shot in Moscow Apartment Building, Hospitalized
A senior Russian general was shot on Friday morning in a Moscow apartment building and has been hospitalized, officials said.... ...

Analysis of Nepal's Political Crises: From Rana Regime to the Current Federal Democratic Republic
It is being analyzed that a major crisis has emerged over the Federal Democratic Republic system, 75 years after the... ...

State-of-the-Art Five-Star Hotel and Casino to be Built in Mahottari's Jaleshwar
Jaleshwar. A state-of-the-art five-star hotel, 'Shangrila Premier Resort & Casino,' worth NPR 1.20 billion, is set to be constructed in... ...

Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa Arrives in Pokhara Ahead of Federal Elections
Gagan Kumar Thapa, President of the Nepali Congress, has arrived in Pokhara. Party leaders and cadres, including the leader of... ...

Lawmaker Demands Government Clarification on Health Insurance Program Disruptions
Kathmandu. CPN-UML lawmaker Tulsakumari Dahal has demanded that the government provide a clear explanation to the parliament regarding the problems... ...

Progressive Democratic Party Expels Parliamentary Candidate Govinda Karkheti for 'Anti-Party Activities'
Butwal. The Progressive Democratic Party has expelled Govinda Karkheti, the candidate for the House of Representatives from Rupandehi Constituency Number... ...

CPN-UML Vice Chairman Warns of Societal Crisis Due to Spread of False Information
Lumbini. CPN-UML Vice Chairman Bishnu Prasad Paudel stated that serious problems are emerging in society due to false information. He... ...

Upgrading of Dhulikhel-Khawa Road Section on Arniko Highway Intensifies After New Contract
KAVREPALANCHOWK. The upgrading work on the Dhulikhel-Khawa road section under the Arniko Highway in Kavrepalanchok has been intensified. After the... ...

National Assembly Member Urges Fair Elections and Action Against Online Abuse
Kathmandu. Communist Party of Nepal Member of the National Assembly, Maya Prasad Sharma, has drawn the government's attention to the... ...

CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli Expresses Grief Over Fatal Bus Accident in Baitadi
Kathmandu. CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has expressed sorrow over the bus accident that occurred in Purchaudi, Baitadi district. Chairman... ...

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava Returns After Medical Treatment in India
Kathmandu. The Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, has returned to Nepal after receiving medical treatment. He suddenly fell unconscious... ...

Nepali Film 'Aabata Aama' Successfully Enters Second Week at Box Office
Kathmandu. The film 'Aabata Aama', starring Paul Shah and Usha Upreti in lead roles, has successfully entered its second week.... ...

Nepali Congress Lawmaker Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Supreme Court's Delay in Parliament Reinstatement Verdict
Kathmandu. Nepali Congress lawmaker Anand Prasad Dhungana has expressed dissatisfaction over the Supreme Court's failure to deliver a verdict on... ...

Burglary Spree Targets Unoccupied Homes in Birgunj, Jewelry Stolen
Birgunj. Incidents of theft targeting unoccupied homes, including gold, silver, and other jewelry, have surfaced in the Birgunj Metropolitan City... ...

Culture Minister Calls for Empowering Recommendation Committee in Intangible Heritage Promotion
Kathmandu. Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Anil Kumar Sinha has stated that the process must move forward by... ...

Rabi Lamichhane Launches Election Campaign in Chitwan-2
Chitwan. Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane has started his election campaign in Chitwan Constituency Number 2. Lamichhane officially... ...

Australian Pacer Josh Hazlewood Ruled Out of T20 World Cup Due to Injury
Kathmandu. The Australian team has suffered another major blow ahead of the T20 World Cup. Star fast bowler Josh Hazlewood... ...

Lawmaker Objects to Government Selling Burned Vehicles from Madhes Movement as Scrap
Kathmandu. CPN-UML National Assembly member Rukmini Koirala has objected to the government's plan to sell the government vehicles burned during... ...

Rhino Attacks Spark Fear in Nawalparasi Communities Near Chitwan National Park
Nawalpur. On Wednesday, Magh 21, a three-year-old boy playing in his courtyard was attacked by a rhinoceros in the morning.... ...
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Janak Shiksha Materials Center Printing 1.3 Million Ballots Daily for Upcoming Elections
Bhaktapur. Janak Shiksha Samagri Kendra Limited, Sano Thimi, is currently printing 1.3 million ballot papers daily for the House of... ...

Security Bases Established in Mustang District Ahead of Upcoming Elections
Mustang. In view of the security for the upcoming House of Representatives election on Falgun 21, Nepali Army and Armed... ...

UAE Releases Over 100 Afghan Nationals on National Day Following Diplomatic Efforts
UAE. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the release of more than 100 Afghan citizens from prison on the occasion... ...

Nepal's Old Political Parties Face Existential Crisis After 'GenZ' Protests
Kathmandu. The Nepali Congress, which played a leading role in every political change since 2007 BS, has found itself in... ...

Bhutan's Royal Thimphu Club to Face Jhapa-11 in Ongoing Dharan Gold Cup Football Tournament
Dharan. In the ongoing 26th edition of the International Invitation Budha Subba Gold Cup Football Tournament in Dharan, Royal Thimphu... ...

Two Arrested for Allegedly Swindling Rs 1.75 Million for Jobs in Australia and Slovakia
Kathmandu. Police today arrested and publicly presented two individuals accused of defrauding people of NPR 1.75 million under the pretext... ...

Kaski Residents Surrender Licensed Firearms Ahead of Upcoming By-elections
Pokhara. As the date for the House of Representatives by-election on Falgun 21 approaches, 77 licensed firearms held for private... ...

China Appoints Chang MaoMing as New Ambassador to Nepal
Kathmandu. The Chinese government is sending Chang MaoMing as the new Chinese Ambassador to Nepal. Chang, who previously served as... ...

National Assembly Session Begins; Key Reports and Social Media Bill on Agenda
Kathmandu. The session of the Federal Parliament's National Assembly has commenced today. The agenda for today's National Assembly meeting includes... ...

Five Individuals Receive Naturalized Citizenship Based on Nepali Mothers Following Legal Amendment
Hetauda. Five individuals with Nepali mothers and foreign fathers have received naturalized citizenship certificates from the District Administration Office, Makwanpur.... ...

Vijay Sethupathi Reportedly Joins Cast of 'Ramayan' Alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Yash
Mumbai. New information has been revealed regarding the star cast of the film 'Ramayan' directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Popular South... ...

Sri Lanka Cricket Urges Pakistan to Reconsider Boycott of India Match in T20 World Cup
Colombo. Sri Lanka Cricket on Thursday made a special appeal to Pakistan to reconsider its decision to boycott the first-round... ...

Nabil Investment Banking Marks 15 Years, Enters 16th Year with Blood Donation Drive
Kathmandu. Nabil Investment Banking Limited has completed 15 years of its establishment and entered its 16th year. On this occasion,... ...

Man Dies in Clash Over Motorcycle Parking Dispute in Parsa
Birgunj. One person has died in a clash that erupted over a motorcycle parking issue in Parsa. KP Chand Raut,... ...

Countdown to T20 World Cup: India and Sri Lanka Co-Host 10th Edition Amid Regional Tensions
India and Sri Lanka are hosting the 10th edition of the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup starting Saturday until... ...