Trump backs down on Greenland tariffs, says deal framework reached
European diplomats said the president’s sudden shift in tone doesn’t resolve the dispute but helps defuse an open rift between allies as they work to sort out their differences in private.
EditorialSelection bias
Parties have failed their constitutional duty to include an adequate number of women in their FPTP lists.
The need for bold reimagining
New political faces will not go far if they lack bold, long-term, attainable visions.
Change beyond the ballot
This is not a moment to wait anxiously for election results; the responsibility to change rests with us.
Why local stories matter in children’s books
Sanjeep Maharjan, illustrator and story developer of the newly published book ‘Sangye Wants a Shyoldo’, discusses the book formation process and how a village in Rasuwa inspired it.
Chiuri bloom brings bumper honey harvest for Chepang beekeepers in Makawanpur
Better prices, direct purchases transform winter into the most profitable season for honey producers in Silinge village, where thousands of hives now dot chiuri forests.
US deported 553 Nepalis last year
Effective Thursday, State Department pausing all immigrant visas including to Nepali nationals.
Tharu voters frustrated as leadership splits overshadow community concerns
Disillusioned voters vow to support competent and educated candidates who address everyday issues like affordable seeds and fertiliser.
Candidates are openly flouting election code
Nomination day saw candidates arrive with hundreds of supporters, musical ensembles, and even children.
One in six children in Sudurpaschim suffers from wasting
Experts say acute malnutrition over 10 percent is an emergency like condition, which increases child mortality.
Israeli fire kills 11, including journalists, Gaza health officials say
An Egyptian security source confirmed the vehicle belonged to the committee but gave no further details.
80 more Nepalis deported from the US arrive in Kathmandu
The number of Nepalis deported by the US since January 2024 has reached 543.
Four ex-prime ministers trying their luck in March election
Baburam Bhattarai, KP Sharma Oli, Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal contest from Gorkha, Jhapa, Rukum East and Rautahat, respectively.
Pakistan to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ on Gaza, says foreign office
Pakistan was invited by Trump to join the board, the ministry said.
Former South Korean PM Han jailed for 23 years in martial law case
Han, 76, is the first former cabinet minister to be handed a ruling by a court on criminal charges directly related to martial law.
Candidacies of Madhav Nepal, Resham Chaudhary challenged at Election Commission
Election Commission says objections have been lodged against nominees ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives polls.
Britain and China to revive ‘Golden Era’ business dialogue during Starmer visit
AstraZeneca, BP, HSBC, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls Royce, Schroders and Standard Chartered, are among the British firms set to join a revamped “UK-China CEO Council”.
Nepse slips 9.43 points as turnover declines
Trading volume falls to Rs8.92 billion amid broad-based losses.
Contempt of court case filed over non-implementation of right to reject
Petitioners allege the government and Election Commission have repeatedly failed to enforce Supreme Court rulings.
New rules put Nepali workers’ jobs at risk in Saudi Arabia
Strict enforcement of Saudi employment policy limits foreign workers’ opportunities, especially in senior and specialised roles.
Gold price up by Rs10,400 per tola
Analysts say rising global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions have increased demand for the precious metal.
Japan court sentences ex-PM Abe’s assassin to life in prison
Prosecutors sought a life sentence last month, calling the act an “extremely grave incident that is unprecedented in post-war history”.
Two camera traps damaged during tiger census
First phase of tiger count completed in eight blocks; second phase to begin in Banke and Dang.
Thousands protest against Trump immigration policies
On the first anniversary of Trump’s second term, protests sprang up across the country against his aggressive immigration crackdown.
Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows ‘no going back’ on Greenland
Trump’s push, aired on social media, to take Greenland from Denmark has heightened concerns about deepening rifts within NATO.
Today’s weather: January 21, 2026
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Queer, rural, and all too human stories on screen
Showcased at the Queer Film Festival Kathmandu, these short films explore resilience and give voice to stories often ignored in mainstream cinema.
Departmental sides Police and Army struggle against new clubs
Nepal Police FC and Tribhuvan Army FC settle for draws against emerging clubs Chitlang FC and Planning Boyz United, respectively. The results underline a shifting domestic football landscape where legacy alone is not enough.
Nepal lose to Sri Lanka ‘A’
Nepal will play the second and third T20s against Sri Lanka ‘A’ at the ground of Colts Cricket Club on January 22 and 24.
ANFA postpones early election’s process
According to a notice signed by ANFA Election Committee’s Member-Secretary Lokendra Oli, the postponement was a result of the interim order by the Patan High Court.
US Embassy, Aadyanta Advisory roll out nationwide Code for Impact tech hackathon
Lumbini health-sector teams—Team Galaxen and Team Rx Sentinel—reach semifinals from the Butwal round, showing technology-driven solutions to improve health outcomes.
Nepal widens probe into contaminated food as election season masks market anomalies
Quality watchdog recalls substandard products and files cases against food firms, but consumer activists warn inspections remain inadequate.
Ministers’ resignations to contest elections raise questions about their deviation from duty
If they intended to jump into the election fray, observers say, they shouldn’t have joined the government in the first place.
Viral prankster from 2022 elections applies for election police job
During last elections, ‘midi bhai’ from Jhugagaun in Kapilvastu went viral after wearing a police uniform and jokingly telling his friends not to fear the law.
Heavyweights enter electoral race, while some sit out
Former prime ministers, party chiefs and popular mayors file nominations for the March polls.
Parties deny women fair share of FPTP candidates
Congress, UML, Nepal Communist Party, and RSP have nominated far fewer than one third women candidates.
3,484 individuals, 68 parties contesting March 5 polls
Nepali Congress and CPN-UML each field candidates in all 165 constituencies. Only 15 percent of the total contestants are under 35.
EditorialA young dawn
The fielding of new electoral candidates is the first step to internalising the spirit of the Gen Z movement.
Federalism on the ballot
Election manifestos are treated as political documents, not governing contracts.
Is geopolitics really a threat to Nepal?
If geopolitics becomes the sole explanation for political failures, it dissolves genuine reforms.
Light rain forecast for western and central Nepal from Friday
Mountains to retain snow cover. Weather likely to be unfavourable on election day.
Supreme Court declines interim order against Gagan Thapa, calls both Congress factions for talks
Apex court issues show-cause notice to Election Commission, allowing Thapa-led leadership to retain legal recognition for now.
India hands over first tranche of election assistance to Nepal
More than 60 vehicles delivered as part of India’s support for Nepal’s upcoming elections, with further consignments to follow.
Top leaders file candidacies nationwide as House elections draw closer
From Chitwan to Jhapa, senior leaders and new faces enter the fray, signalling an intense and closely watched electoral battle.
Trump calls UK’s Chagos deal with Mauritius ‘stupid’ and ‘weak’
Washington had last year given its blessing to the deal which gave the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius but retained UK control of the Diego Garcia base under a 99-year lease.
Nepse surges 42.26 points as election optimism lifts market
Turnover reaches Rs11.85 billion as investors cheer progress in the election process.
Parsa court orders RSP chair Lamichhane to furnish Rs10 million bail
The court sought bail from Lamichhane after a detention hearing in a cooperative fund misappropriation case.
UML chair Oli files candidacy from Jhapa-5
Former prime minister enters high-stakes race against Balen Shah in a closely watched constituency.
Balen Shah files candidacy from Jhapa-5
Former Kathmandu mayor to contest against KP Sharma Oli in a high-profile battle.
Investigators find broken joint on track at Spanish rail crash site
Technicians on site analysing the rails identified some wear on the joint between sections of the rail, known as a fishplate, which they said showed the fault had been there for some time, the source said.