Monday, January 26th, 2026

New faces enter Kathmandu 8 race, but veteran contenders set for tight contest

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: With the House of Representatives election set for March 5, Kathmandu is witnessing an active election campaign. Many constituencies feature new candidates, but Kathmandu 8 remains a battleground for familiar faces from the 2022[ ... ]

Concern grows over misuse of national flag in protests and election campaigns

Sita Neupane

KATHMANDU: Concerns have intensified over the misuse of Nepal’s national flag in political protests, social movements and election campaigns, with constitutional experts and political leaders warning that such practices undermine the dignity of a national[ ... ]

With 38 days to go, parties seek votes without manifestos

Analysts warn absence of manifestos risks weakening voter trust and democratic accountability

Gyanu Ghimire

KATHMANDU: With just 38 days remaining for the election scheduled for March 5, political parties are actively campaigning across the country, but none has formally unveiled its election manifesto. Candidates from major parties, including the[ ... ]

NEPSE sees minor correction as trading volume rises amid election buzz

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index experienced a minor correction on Monday, slipping 3.07 points after gaining 57 points on Sunday. Despite the small drop, trading activity indicated growing market enthusiasm. With the election atmosphere intensifying across the country, investors are returning to the…

Direct voting to be held in Manang with three symbols

MANANG: Direct voting will be held in Manang district for the upcoming House of Representatives…

Syangja election race heats up as parties jostle for lead

KATHMANDU: Political parties and candidates in Syangja have stepped up campaigning ahead of the House…

Congress becomes largest party in National Assembly following Deuba-Thapa decision

KATHMANDU: Following the National Assembly election results on Sunday, the Nepali Congress has become the…

Balen to begin door-to-door campaign in Damak from Monday

DAMAK: Balendra Shah, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) candidate for Jhapa–5 in the 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…

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 latest economic and infrastructure developments in Nepal indicate a mixed yet dynamic outlook, with…

545 students graduate from Nepal Open University

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Sushila Karki awarded degrees to students from various faculties of Nepal Open University during its first

TU to award academic credits for students’ extracurricular achievements

KIRTIPUR: Students at Tribhuvan University (TU) will now receive academic credits not only for their academic performance but also for

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

Measles infection spreads in Malangwa

SARLAHI: Measles infection has spread in Malangwa Municipality–3, with seven confirmed cases reported so far.…

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…

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…