POLITICS

Nepal’s oldest democratic party splits as leadership rift turns into open factional battle

Nepal’s oldest democratic party splits as leadership rift turns into open factional battle

Nepali Congress (NC), Nepal’s oldest and once-unifying political party, has formally split after party President S...

Nepali Congress (NC), Nepal’s oldest and once-unifying political party, has formally split after party President S...

Jan 14, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE sees moderate gain, Super Madi investors profit

NEPSE sees moderate gain, Super Madi investors profit

The finance sector index rose the most, by 2.55 percent. Investors in 125 companies with rising share prices benefited.

The finance sector index rose the most, by 2.55 percent. Investors in 125 companies with rising share prices benefited.

Jan 14, 2026

POLITICS

Gagan Thapa faction rejects NC disciplinary action as ‘unauthorized’

Gagan Thapa faction rejects NC disciplinary action as ‘unauthorized’

The rival faction at the Special General Convention, currently underway at Bhrikuti Mandap in Kathmandu, rejected the di...

The rival faction at the Special General Convention, currently underway at Bhrikuti Mandap in Kathmandu, rejected the di...

Jan 14, 2026

POLITICS

NC takes disciplinary action against Gagan, Bishwa Prakash and Farmullah

NC takes disciplinary action against Gagan, Bishwa Prakash and Farmullah

The decision was taken amid a deepening rift between the party establishment and leaders backing a Special General Conve...

The decision was taken amid a deepening rift between the party establishment and leaders backing a Special General Conve...

Jan 14, 2026

SOCIETY

Police arrest Sedhai for sending mass SMS urging Monarchist protest

Police arrest Sedhai for sending mass SMS urging Monarchist protest

Sedhai reportedly claimed he spent around Rs 10 million using two of the three companies involved.

Sedhai reportedly claimed he spent around Rs 10 million using two of the three companies involved.

Jan 14, 2026

POLITICS

NC talks hit deadlock as Lekhak admits compromise has failed

NC talks hit deadlock as Lekhak admits compromise has failed

With no consensus in sight, the stalemate has pushed the NC perilously close to a formal split, underscoring the deepeni...

With no consensus in sight, the stalemate has pushed the NC perilously close to a formal split, underscoring the deepeni...

Jan 14, 2026

POLITICS

Self-awakening programme for good-governance and prosperity

Self-awakening programme for good-governance and prosperity

Present at the programme were ministers, Chief of the Army Staff, high-ranking officials of various security agencies, C...

Present at the programme were ministers, Chief of the Army Staff, high-ranking officials of various security agencies, C...

Jan 14, 2026

SOCIETY

Dr Singh Sunil Ranjan Singh appointed Chief Attorney of Madhesh Province

Dr Singh Sunil Ranjan Singh appointed Chief Attorney of Madhesh Province

The appointment was made in accordance with Article 160 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal, according to a statement issue...

The appointment was made in accordance with Article 160 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal, according to a statement issue...

Jan 14, 2026

POLITICS

Establishment faction ready to push Gagan Thapa for PM to save party unity: Leaders

Establishment faction ready to push Gagan Thapa for PM to save party unity: Leaders

The establishment is reportedly planning disciplinary action against General Secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash...

The establishment is reportedly planning disciplinary action against General Secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash...

Jan 14, 2026

WORLD

Ukraine drones kill two in Russian border regions: local authorities

Ukraine drones kill two in Russian border regions: local authorities

In the city of Rostov-on-Don, a drone attack sparked a fire in a residential building and the body of a man was found in...

In the city of Rostov-on-Don, a drone attack sparked a fire in a residential building and the body of a man was found in...

Jan 14, 2026