Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

Is Kathmandu-3 a tough nut to crack for Kulman?

Gyanu Ghimire

KATHMANDU: Hopes of a united alternative force faded quickly for Kulman Ghising, who now faces a tough, three-cornered contest in Kathmandu Constituency-3 after a brief Gen-Z-inspired alliance fell apart. The Gen-Z protests held on September[ ... ]

Nepal’s Proportional Representation crisis: Paradox of inclusion

Asmita Chapagain

Although Nepal’s Constitution formally commits to inclusive democracy, its implementation reflects a system of managed representation. Articles 42 and 38(4) guarantee proportional participation of marginalized groups and women in state bodies, while Articles 84(2) and[ ... ]

Printing of ballot papers for proportional representation completed

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: The printing of ballot papers for the proportional representation (PR) system for the upcoming House of Representatives election, scheduled for March 5, has been completed. The Election Commission stated that 28.5 million PR ballot[ ... ]

Kathmandu records initial minimum temperature at 4°C

KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Valley experienced a chilly morning today, with meteorologists recording the initial minimum temperature in the early hours. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the minimum temperature in Kathmandu was measured at 4.0 degrees Celsius at 5:45 am today (Tuesday). At the same time…

Thapa says he has come to repay Madhesh’s debt as he enters Sarlahi from Kathmandu

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has said he is fully aware of the…

Printing of proportional ballots completed, work begins on first-past-the-post ballots

KATHMANDU: The printing of ballots for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system has begun for the House…

Complaint filed with Election Commission over Balen’s remarks targeting Oli and Gagan

KATHMANDU: A complaint has been filed with the Election Commission against senior leader of the…

Complaint filed with Election Commission against Harka Sampang for using children in campaign

KATHMANDU: A complaint has been filed with the Election Commission against former Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City…

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…

NRB releases today’s foreign currency exchange rates

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign currency exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been set at Rs 146.81, while the selling rate…

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…