Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

NC leaders propose Gagan Thapa as PM candidate after elections



KATHMANDU: A proposal has been raised within the Nepali Congress (NC) Central Working Committee to field party President Gagan Kumar Thapa as the party’s candidate for prime minister following the upcoming elections on March 5.

The proposal was presented by Vice President Bishwa Prakash Sharma during the CWC meeting held at the party’s central office in Sanepa, eight days after the conclusion of the party’s special general convention.

Party sources said the proposal reflects growing support for Thapa as a potential leader in the federal government, pending the election results.

Publish Date : 23 January 2026 16:19 PM

Ministry of Agriculture issues National Agriculture Policy 2083

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Agriculture, Forest and Environment has issued

Ambassador Park Taeyoung pays farewell call on foreign secretary

KATHMANDU: Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to Nepal,

Two killed, one missing in disaster-related incidents

KATHMANDU: Two people have died and one person has gone

Govt, activist Ranabhat sign 19-point agreement

KATHMANDU: Activist Jyoti Ranabhat, who had been on a hunger

Gold price rises by Rs 4,200 per tola

KATHMANDU: Prices of both gold and silver increased in the