US Supreme Court conservatives lean toward allowing transgender sports bans
Since returning to office last year, Trump has cast the gender identity of transgender people as a lie and issued multiple executive orders to limit their rights including one involving sports participation.
What I Watch Online: Prince Shah Chaudhary
Chaudhary is the CEO of Speak Up Nepal, an online petition platform.
Today’s weather: January 14, 2026
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A blur between survival and morality
‘No Other Choice’ asks a disturbing question: what happens when survival leaves no room for ethics?
Nepal’s domestic football resurrects with National League kicking off today
The league replaces A-Division. But despite 17 teams in action, rushed build-up, shortage of time to prepareand a long gap in professional domestic league lead players to doubt the quality of football.
Nine Nepalis killed in fire in India
A fire followed by multiple gas cylinder blasts in Himachal Pradesh killed the victims from Takura in Siddhakumakh Rural Municipality, Salyan on Monday.
Nepal on alert after Nipah cases found in India’s West Bengal state
Officials say cross-border movement heightens risk of spread of the disease, which is highly fatal and has no cure.
Congress establishment calls central meeting, defers it amid uncertainty
Sanepa meeting could take ‘retaliatory action’ if special convention takes its course.
Nepali Congress in last-ditch talks to prevent party split
Party chief Deuba’s resignation or formation of an interim high-command at the crux of ongoing negotiations.
Few small businesses in Chitwan and Makawanpur using digital technology
A study by the central bank of micro, small and medium enterprises finds most firms face credit constraints and are affected by economic and political instability.
EditorialDividend or disaster?
There is an urgent need to bridge the gap between the potential and reality of Nepal’s young workforce.
The spectre of political corporatism
As long as the state remains a Khas-Arya monopoly, changing leaders is just rearranging the boardroom.
Why Nepal needs climate science
Science-based policymaking is mandatory to reduce the impact of climate change.
Passenger bus missing in Chitwan landslide found after 18 months
Two buses carrying more than 60 passengers were hit by a landslide at Simaltal on July 12, 2024 and went missing in the Trishuli river.
Nepali Congress central working committee meeting postponed amidst mounting internal tensions
Party spokesperson says talks continue to avert a split as special convention endorses general secretaries’ reports.
Rhinos to tour World Cup co-hosts India, Sri Lanka before the main event
The tour will allow Stuart Law’s side to get acclimatised to the conditions of Mumbai as Nepal are playing matches at Brabourne Cricket Stadium, which is barely a kilometre from Wankhede.
Regime change in Venezuela and the crisis of global order
Its neighbours have been largely silent or supportive of the US raid that captured Maduro, but the impact of that raid will be felt far beyond South America.
175 candidates withdraw from proportional representation lists
Candidates from 17 political parties have withdrawn their names, with most withdrawals linked to the unification of LSP and JSP.
AMDU appoints Laxmi Sunrise Capital as issue manager for IPO
Commenting on the development, Chairperson Niranjan Thapa said the IPO represents both a corporate milestone and a broader commitment to sectoral growth.
Who’s actually running Venezuela?
A small but powerful cabal of political and military officials has long commanded power in Venezuela, supported by a wide network of loyalists and security agencies.
Iran official says 2,000 people have been killed in unrest
A rights group had previously identified hundreds of people killed and said that thousands had been arrested.
Nepse edges up nearly five points as turnover increases
Share prices of 118 companies rose, while 134 declined and eight remained unchanged.
Pacts, patronage and fear: how Myanmar’s junta chief holds on to power
A previous junta had pared back the military’s outsized role in administering the country and handed power to a quasi-civilian government in the 2010s, but the general continued meeting community and religious leaders, the person said.
Election process begins at Congress special general convention
Poll schedule unveiled as talks continue to avert party split.
Australia moves 4 South Asian countries to ‘highest risk’ category for student visas
The Times of India reported that the re-rating of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan was out of cycle, quoting Australian media, while the administration said this was triggered by “emerging integrity risks."
Canadian prime minister visits China after nearly a decade of tense relations
Senior Canadian officials said they expected progress but not the definitive elimination of Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola exports during the visit.
Nine from Salyan killed in cooking gas cylinder blast in India
Two families from Takura, ward 2 of Siddha Kumakh, died while asleep.
Congress special general convention forms new election panel
The convention dissolves previous election committee and appoints a five-member panel under Sitaram KC as talks continue to prevent a party split ahead of March elections.
G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths
The participating countries and the EU represent 60% of global demand for critical minerals, but China dominates the supply chain, refining between 47% and 87% of key minerals, according to the International Energy Agency.
Balendra Shah’s hint at candidacy heats up Jhapa-5 politics
Possible run seen as challenge to KP Sharma Oli’s stronghold amid calls for generational shift.
Chinese high-level delegation to visit Kathmandu next week
Visit comes amid political flux in Nepal following the Gen Z movement.
Trump says nations doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade
Trump has said the US may meet Iranian officials and that he was in contact with Iran’s opposition, while piling pressure on its leaders, including threatening military action.
Today’s weather: January 13, 2026
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The illusion of ‘cool’ parenting
In trying to be gentle and modern, many parents forget their role as guides. The result is children without direction and homes without boundaries.
KU launches Master’s in Film Studies
The programme requires students to produce multiple short films and complete a graduation film project.
Thorgeli Jaggery turns sugarcane into a year-round livelihood in Gulmi
Named after the village of Thorga, the jaggery brand is carving out its own market identity and supporting hundreds of farmers.
EditorialThree is not a crowd
Ghising’s abrupt depature from the RSP is not a healthy development for Nepali politics.
Old questions in new times
Both exaggerated hope in new parties and blind faith in old ones are harmful to the public conscience.
Nepal’s democratic transformation
From civil war to inclusive peace, the country has travelled a long road in a remarkably short time.
Piped water reaches most households in remote Jumla village
Residents of Hima Rural Municipality say they are finally free from daily water worries and can focus on other household chores, hygiene and even kitchen gardening.
Congress leaders in hectic parleys to avert party split
Thapa, Sharma demand recognition of convention, election ticket overhaul, and Deuba’s withdrawal from party control.
Congress general secretaries call for sweeping reforms
Thapa and Sharma present bold proposals on governance, anti-corruption, electoral reform, inclusivity and national development.
Bridge work stalls as equipment stuck at customs
The equipment has been held at Kerung for the past two weeks.
After funding dispute, TU Teaching Hospital halts services under government health insurance
Hospital says decision takes effect from January 15, but patients reported being denied services from Monday.
Patan High Court intervenes in ANFA’s plan for early elections
The ANFA has planned early elections on February 11 in Jhapa.
European commissioner says US military takeover of Greenland would be end of NATO
Both Greenland and Denmark have said that Greenland is not for sale but Trump has not ruled out taking it by force.
Head constable dies after falling from cliff in Kavre
The victim had left the police post at around 10 am on Monday in connection with official duties, police said.
Four killed in Baitadi van crash
All the injured are receiving treatment at Dadeldhura District Hospital.
Congress special convention extended to Tuesday as leadership selection looms
Party president Deuba seeks legal advice amid concerns over legitimacy of the convention.
Nepse slips 5.54 points as turnover rises
Share prices of 75 companies rose, while 178 declined and seven remained unchanged.