Tuesday, December 30th, 2025

Balen–Rabi–Kulman unity shakes Nepal’s traditional political parties

As alternative and regional forces unite, Nepali Congress and UML explore electoral cooperation amid growing uncertainty

Gyanu Ghimire

KATHMANDU: The unification of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah, Rabi Lamichhane-led Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), and Kulman Ghising’s Ujyalo Nepal Party has sent ripples through Nepal’s traditional and so-called ‘big’ political parties, intensifying realignments[ ... ]

Nepal at an Inflection Point: Decay or Renewal

Binoj Basnyat

Nepal stands at a critical juncture—not yet in full collapse, but unmistakably past the stage where denial remains viable. September 8 and 9 marked more than two turbulent days; they distilled two decades of misrule[ ... ]

Balen–Rabi–Kulman unity shakes Nepal’s traditional political parties

KATHMANDU: The unification of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah, Rabi Lamichhane-led Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), and Kulman Ghising’s Ujyalo Nepal Party has sent ripples through Nepal’s traditional and so-called ‘big’ political parties, intensifying realignments ahead of upcoming elections. The call for alternative politics was…

Balen–Rabi–Kulman unity shakes Nepal’s traditional political parties

KATHMANDU: The unification of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah, Rabi Lamichhane-led Rastriya Swatantra Party…

Agreement between Rabi, Balendra, and Kulman: key points

KATHMANDU: A unity agreement has been reached between the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Ujyalo…

NA Chair Dahal pays courtesy call on PM Karki

KATHMANDU: National Assembly (NA) Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister…

UML’s proportional representation list includes Vice Chair Badal, Komal Wali to Santa Bahadur Chepang

KATHMANDU: The Communist Party of Nepal (UML) has submitted its closed list of proportional representation…

Protein can be easily met through traditional Nepali diets

KATHMANDU: The human body needs to produce many internal hormones to function properly. To work efficiently and recover from illness, the body also requires an…

World Meditation Day observed in Kathmandu (Photos)

KATHMANDU: In line with an announcement by the United Nations, World Meditation Day was celebrated in Kathmandu today with various programs. The United Nations has…

World Meditation Day being observed today

KATHMANDU: As declared by the United Nations, World Meditation Day is being observed today. The United Nations designated December 21 as World Meditation Day, and…

Mechi Customs Office collects Rs 3.8 Billion in revenue from petroleum imports

JHAPA: The Mechi Customs Office in Jhapa collected Rs 3.8 billion in revenue from the import of petroleum products during the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025/26. According to Information Officer Ishwar…

Schools in Mahottari closed due to extreme cold

MAHOTTARI: All 15 local levels in Mahottari district have announced school closures in response to extreme cold. Continuous cold winds,

Tribhuvan University’s 51st convocation ceremony being held today

KIRTIPUR: Tribhuvan University (TU) is holding its 51st convocation ceremony today at its central campus in Kirtipur, Kathmandu. For the

Gaur schools closed due to extreme cold

RAUTAHAT: Gaur Municipality in Rautahat has announced the closure of all community and institutional schools until Friday due to severe

Twenty-nine schools in KMC adopt names reflecting Nepali identity

KATHMANDU: This year, 29 schools under the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) have changed their names to better reflect Nepali identity

Two months in, Health Minister Sharma pushes reforms

KATHMANDU: Efforts to make Nepal’s health services more accessible and responsive have gained momentum in…

Central laboratory service launched at BPKIHS

DHARAN: BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) in Dharan has started providing all laboratory…

Protein can be easily met through traditional Nepali diets

KATHMANDU: The human body needs to produce many internal hormones to function properly. To work…

Free eye check-up camp in Ghodaghodi: 75 of 384 people diagnosed with cataracts

KAILALI: A high prevalence of cataracts has been observed in the Ghodaghodi Municipality area of Nepal’s…

Minister Kharel calls for open discourse on mental health issues

KATHMANDU: Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has urged everyone to openly discuss…

Operator of Casino Waldo arrested

KATHMANDU: The operator of Casino Waldo has been arrested on charges of defrauding customers and…

Indian national arrested with marijuana

KATHMANDU: An Indian national has been arrested at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) with around four…