Friday, February 6th, 2026

Amid internal disputes, NC disgruntled faction announces special general convention

KATHMANDU: The disgruntled faction of Nepali Congress (NC) has announced a special general convention in…

NEPSE slips 13.35 points amid Rs 5.17 billion turnover

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 13.35 points on Wednesday, closing at…

Nepal added to U.S. visa bond pilot program; travelers may need up to $15,000

KATHMANDU: The U.S. government has expanded its list of countries whose citizens might be required…

Gagan Thapa registers dissent over NC decision on UML alliance, National Assembly candidates

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa has expressed a dissenting opinion on the party’s…

Chaku demand doubles in Kathmandu Valley as Maghe Sankranti approaches

KATHMANDU: As the Maghe Sankranti festival draws closer, demand for chaku (molasses) has doubled across…

Trump announces 30–50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil to U.S., tensions rise after Maduro capture

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Venezuela will supply 30 to 50 million…

Five youths arrested with brown heroin

BAITADI: Five people, including a minor, were arrested in Baitadi on Wednesday in possession of…

Rastriya Swatantra Party faces criticism over lack of inclusivity in leadership team

KATHMANDU: The newly emerged Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has come under fire for failing to…

Nine rhinos die in and around CNP in last six months

CHITWAN: Nine rhinos have died in Chitwan National Park (CNP) and surrounding areas over the…

NCP to field separate candidates in National Assembly elections

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Communist Party (NCP), led by coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda,’ has decided…

Endangered gharial rescued from fishing net in Chitwan as threats to river habitat persist

CHITWAN: A critically endangered gharial crocodile, estimated to be around 10 years old, was rescued…

NC finalizes nine candidates for National Assembly elections

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress has finalized the names of nine candidates for the upcoming National Assembly…