SOCIETY

Nepal to see drier, warmer winter with below-average rainfall forecast

Nepal to see drier, warmer winter with below-average rainfall forecast

Nepal is set to experience below-average rainfall this winter, likely keeping temperatures slightly above normal nationw...

Nepal is set to experience below-average rainfall this winter, likely keeping temperatures slightly above normal nationw...

Jan 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Curfew imposed in Birgunj

Curfew imposed in Birgunj

The curfew was enforced following a decision by the District Security Committee to prohibit assemblies, rallies, and dem...

The curfew was enforced following a decision by the District Security Committee to prohibit assemblies, rallies, and dem...

Jan 05, 2026

POLITICS

Four parties explore electoral alliance ahead of NA polls

Four parties explore electoral alliance ahead of NA polls

Nepal’s four major parties are exploring possible alliances and seat-sharing arrangements ahead of the January 25...

Nepal’s four major parties are exploring possible alliances and seat-sharing arrangements ahead of the January 25...

Jan 05, 2026

POLITICS

Travel restriction on UML Chair Oli lifted

Travel restriction on UML Chair Oli lifted

The investigation commission formed to probe the Gen Z protests on September 8-9 has decided to revoke the ban on Oli&rs...

The investigation commission formed to probe the Gen Z protests on September 8-9 has decided to revoke the ban on Oli&rs...

Jan 05, 2026

ECONOMY

Pokhara Finance and Samriddhi Finance enter merger process, share swap ratio fixed at 1:1

Pokhara Finance and Samriddhi Finance enter merger process, share swap ratio fixed at 1:1

To move the merger forward, the joint merger committee appointed an evaluator to assess the assets, liabilities, and bus...

To move the merger forward, the joint merger committee appointed an evaluator to assess the assets, liabilities, and bus...

Jan 05, 2026

POLITICS

RSP PR list controversy: Arnico Panday withdraws name

RSP PR list controversy: Arnico Panday withdraws name

Earlier, Tashi Sherpa, Trishala Gurung, Asif Shah, Sachin Dhakal, and Mahendra Lawati had also withdrawn amid disputes.

Earlier, Tashi Sherpa, Trishala Gurung, Asif Shah, Sachin Dhakal, and Mahendra Lawati had also withdrawn amid disputes.

Jan 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Caught off guard: Bribe demand sparks Valley-wide transfers

Caught off guard: Bribe demand sparks Valley-wide transfers

During these inspections, the minister is often accompanied by a small team of MoLCPA officials and close aides. On Dece...

During these inspections, the minister is often accompanied by a small team of MoLCPA officials and close aides. On Dece...

Jan 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Home Minister Aryal stresses govt-civil society cooperation to maintain social harmony

Home Minister Aryal stresses govt-civil society cooperation to maintain social harmony

Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has called for joint action by the government and civil society to curb hate...

Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has called for joint action by the government and civil society to curb hate...

Jan 05, 2026

ECONOMY

Vijaya Laghubitta opens FPO issue worth Rs 46.6 million for general public

Vijaya Laghubitta opens FPO issue worth Rs 46.6 million for general public

The company has issued 466,817 shares at a face value of Rs 100 per share, amounting to Rs 46.68 million, equivalent to...

The company has issued 466,817 shares at a face value of Rs 100 per share, amounting to Rs 46.68 million, equivalent to...

Jan 05, 2026

ECONOMY

Solu Hydropower to issue Rs 8.2 billion IPO for general public

Solu Hydropower to issue Rs 8.2 billion IPO for general public

Following the distribution of shares to project-affected locals and Nepalis working abroad, the company will open the IP...

Following the distribution of shares to project-affected locals and Nepalis working abroad, the company will open the IP...

Jan 05, 2026