Sunday, March 1st, 2026

NC Special General Convention: Gagan Thapa files candidacy for party President



KATHMANDU: Gagan Thapa has filed his candidacy for the post of Nepali Congress (NC) President during the NC Special General Convention, following the failure of talks with the party establishment to reach a consensus.

According to the election committee, Thapa is the sole candidate for the position of President. Preparations are currently underway to conduct the voting later today.

Publish Date : 14 January 2026 11:45 AM

Foreign currency exchange rates fixed for today

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has set the official foreign exchange

Snowfall expected in a few Himalayan areas today

KATHMANDU: A western low-pressure system is currently affecting Nepal’s upper

Kathmandu’s minimum temperature recorded at 9.8 degrees Celsius

KATHMANDU: Kathmandu’s minimum temperature was recorded at 9.8 degrees Celsius

HoR polls: EC waives vehicle passes for essential services on March 5

KATHMANDU: With only four days remaining for the House of

Trump claims Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes

WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s