Wednesday, January 21st, 2026

Why dalits are once again pushed to the margins in elections

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: Dalits make up nearly 13 percent of Nepal’s total population. However, data show that both old and new political parties have once again treated demographic representation as a secondary concern while selecting candidates for[ ... ]

Complaints filed against these five candidates at Election Commission

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: As nominations for the upcoming House of Representatives election closed on Monday, complaints have started pouring in against several candidates, including top political leaders. The Election Commission (EC) confirmed that multiple complaints seeking disqualification[ ... ]

Special Court seeks Rs 500,000 bail in Rs 140 million corruption case involving former Health Secretary Dr Sangita Mishra

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: The Special Court has ordered former Health Secretary Dr Sangita Kaushal Mishra to post bail of Rs 500,000 in connection with a corruption case involving Rs 140 million. The order was issued on Wednesday[ ... ]

Today’s News in a Nutshell

KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Complaints filed against candidates including Madhav Nepal and Resham Chaudhary, seeking cancellation of nominations Complaints have begun to be filed with district election offices…

Why dalits are once again pushed to the margins in elections

KATHMANDU: Dalits make up nearly 13 percent of Nepal’s total population. However, data show that…

NWPP fields candidates in 120 constituencies across 59 districts

BHAKTAPUR: The Nepal Workers and Peasants Party (NWPP) has fielded candidates in 120 House of…

HoR election: 43 days to go for voting

KATHMANDU: The filing of candidacies for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system of the House of Representatives…

HoR election: Complaints against candidates to be filed today

KATHMANDU: With 43 days remaining until the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, the Election Commission…

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…

Marketing firm fined for violating consumer protection rules

KATHMANDU: The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection has imposed a fine on a marketing firm for breaching regulations. Khilunga Kalika Marketing Pvt. Ltd., located in Suryabinayak-2, Bhaktapur, was fined Rs 50,000 after a…

GESI-responsive budgeting: Boon for educational transformation

Public budgets are not just financial instruments; they are a statement of a government’s priorities and values. In Nepal, the

Local level closes schools to avoid severe cold in Kailali

KAILALI: Gauriganga Municipality in Kailali district has closed all schools for a week to protect students from the impact of

Ministry continues monitoring colleges with foreign affiliation

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has continued monitoring higher education institutions affiliated with foreign universities, as part

Schools in Sunsari closed due to worsening cold weather

SUNSARI: School education in Sunsari has been disrupted as cold weather conditions continue to intensify across the district. In response

Nepal Medical Association election postponed

KATHMANDU: The election of the Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has been postponed following an interim…

Gandaki govt reaches villages to identify tuberculosis patients

BAGLUNG: The Gandaki provincial government has launched an active campaign to identify tuberculosis (TB) patients…

Govt working to reform health insurance: Health Minister

KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Population Dr. Sudha Sharma Gautam has said that the government…

Research on syphilis begins at Bheri Hospital

NEPALGUNJ: Research on syphilis has begun at Bheri Hospital, Nepalgunj. A one-year scientific study will…

Hospital building constructed at Rs 141 million

NAWALPARASI: A 15-bed municipal hospital building has been constructed at a cost of Rs 141…

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…