WORLD

US strikes deal with Taiwan to cut tariffs, boost chip investment

US strikes deal with Taiwan to cut tariffs, boost chip investment

Taiwan is a powerhouse in producing chips -- a critical component in the global economy -- but the United States wants m...

Taiwan is a powerhouse in producing chips -- a critical component in the global economy -- but the United States wants m...

Jan 16, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices rise

Gold, silver prices rise

According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, one tola of gold is priced at Rs 277,200 today, while silve...

According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, one tola of gold is priced at Rs 277,200 today, while silve...

Jan 16, 2026

POLITICS

Deuba faction leaders visit EC; Nepal Tarun Dal stages sit-in

Deuba faction leaders visit EC; Nepal Tarun Dal stages sit-in

On Thursday, the newly appointed President Thapa’s faction approached the EC to assert their legitimacy. Today, le...

On Thursday, the newly appointed President Thapa’s faction approached the EC to assert their legitimacy. Today, le...

Jan 16, 2026

POLITICS

Acting NC President Khadka to hold press conference

Acting NC President Khadka to hold press conference

The conference is scheduled for 2 PM at the party’s central office in Sanepa, Lalitpur, and will see the presence...

The conference is scheduled for 2 PM at the party’s central office in Sanepa, Lalitpur, and will see the presence...

Jan 16, 2026

POLITICS

Nepal’s political heat rises: Oli and Deuba under pressure, Dahal stays ‘cool’

Nepal’s political heat rises: Oli and Deuba under pressure, Dahal stays ‘cool’

Amid political turbulence, NC President Deuba and UML Chair Oli face mounting pressure, while NCP Coordinator Dahal rema...

Amid political turbulence, NC President Deuba and UML Chair Oli face mounting pressure, while NCP Coordinator Dahal rema...

Jan 16, 2026

SOCIETY

Clear skies forecast across most regions; afternoon mist likely in Terai

Clear skies forecast across most regions; afternoon mist likely in Terai

This afternoon, some areas of the Terai region will experience mist. 

This afternoon, some areas of the Terai region will experience mist. 

Jan 16, 2026

POLITICS

HoR poll 48 days away: EC stipulates duty, responsibility of returning officers

HoR poll 48 days away: EC stipulates duty, responsibility of returning officers

According to the EC-determined 'HoR Member Voting Directive, 2082 BS', the returning officers, once appointed, shall par...

According to the EC-determined 'HoR Member Voting Directive, 2082 BS', the returning officers, once appointed, shall par...

Jan 16, 2026

WORLD

European military mission set to begin in Greenland

European military mission set to begin in Greenland

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to take control of the autonomous Danish territory, arguing that it is vi...

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to take control of the autonomous Danish territory, arguing that it is vi...

Jan 16, 2026

SOCIETY

Are buildings torched during Gen Z movement quake safe?

Are buildings torched during Gen Z movement quake safe?

In the aftermath of these incidents, a critical question has emerged: Are fire-damaged buildings safe for habitation, es...

In the aftermath of these incidents, a critical question has emerged: Are fire-damaged buildings safe for habitation, es...

Jan 16, 2026

Market

Petrol, diesel prices drop

Petrol, diesel prices drop

The decision follows the revised purchase prices received from the Indian Oil Corporation on January 15, based on which...

The decision follows the revised purchase prices received from the Indian Oil Corporation on January 15, based on which...

Jan 16, 2026