Friday, January 23rd, 2026

RSP candidate Ashika Tamang withdraws from Dhading-1 race amid German PR controversy

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: Social activist Ashika Tamang, who was fielded by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) for the House of Representatives election from Dhading constituency No. 1, has withdrawn her candidacy after becoming embroiled in a controversy[ ... ]

The making and unmaking of Sher Bahadur Deuba

From trusted protégé of BP Koirala to a controversial figure, Deuba’s six-decade political journey reflects both endurance and the perils of power

Sanket Koirala

KATHMANDU: When BP Koirala began taking a young Sher Bahadur Deuba along on nationwide political tours, student leaders of the time objected. Responding to their concerns, BP famously defended Deuba, saying the young man from[ ... ]

Chitwan-3 emerges as key battleground as social media buzz fuels election debate

Narayan Aryal

CHITWAN: With candidate registration completed, election activities have gathered pace across the country. From tea shops and village squares to social media platforms, political discussions have intensified, and voters are increasingly aligning themselves with political[ ... ]

Oli directs UML leaders in Jhapa-5 to intensify door-to-door voter outreach

KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has instructed party leaders and cadres in Jhapa constituency No. 5 to visit voters’ homes and establish direct contact ahead of the elections. Addressing an extended meeting of the Jhapa-5 Regional Coordination Committee on Friday, Chair Oli said the…

Nepali Congress to hold central committee meeting today

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress is holding a meeting of its Central Working Committee at 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…

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…

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of significant business happenings in Nepal, presented in easily digestible summaries. The data collectively point to a mixed but structurally revealing economic picture, where pockets of…

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…