Friday, January 23rd, 2026

Nepal’s top parties continue to field few women candidates, perpetuating gender imbalance

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KATHMANDU: As Nepal heads toward the March 5 House of Representatives election, the number of female candidates remains strikingly low, highlighting persistent gender imbalance and tokenism in major parties. Out of 3,486 candidates registered for[ ... ]

Western disturbance to bring rain, snowfall across western Nepal

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KATHMANDU: A western weather system is expected to cause cloudy skies and precipitation in parts of Nepal from Friday afternoon, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Meteorologist Devit Dhakal said clouds will[ ... ]

Resham Lal Chaudhary’s candidacy rejected for Kailali-1 polls

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KAILALI: The candidacy of Resham Lal Chaudhary, candidate of the Nagarik Unmukti  Party Nepal from Kailali-1, has been rejected by the Election Commission. Chaudhary, who has already served a prison sentence after being convicted in[ ... ]

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. Nepal’s top parties continue to field few women candidates, perpetuating gender imbalance As Nepal heads toward the March 5 House of Representatives election, the…

Ujyalo Nepal to support Mahabir Pun in Myagdi

KATHMANDU: The Ujyalo Nepal Party has decided to support former education minister Mahabir Pun, who…

158 polling stations classified as highly sensitive in Sarlahi

BARHATHWA: As many as 158 polling stations in Sarlahi have been classified as highly sensitive…

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…

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…

Petroleum imports from Kakarbhitta exceed Rs 9.77 billion in six months

JHAPA: Petroleum products worth more than Rs 9.77 billion have been imported through the eastern border point of Kakarbhitta in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2025/26. According to the Mechi Customs…

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…