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  • Election offices set up in all 165 constituencies


  • Political parties raise concerns over possible misuse of state power and biased statements of ministers as they call for free and fair elections.

  • Birthing centres remain out of reach for many in Karnali


  • A recent assessment found gaps in services, ranging from fewer facilities to staff sortages, are worse in the province.

  • Nepal, Bangladesh move to fast-track preferential trade agreement


  • Eighth commerce secretary-level meeting in Dhaka agrees to conclude PTA draft, rules of origin and product list within three months, but tariff and para-tariff hurdles persist.

  • Empty grandstands greet National League game


  • Despite a musical concert and a high-profile clash between Machhindra FC and New Road Team, the National League’s return to Dasharath Stadium drew only a sparse crowd, raising fresh questions about fan engagement and ticket pricing in Nepali football.

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  • आयोगले मान्यता दिएको कांग्रेस केन्द्रीय समिति बैठक किन पार्टी कार्यालय बाहिर ?
  • सभापति गगन थापा नेतृत्वको नेपाली कांग्रेसको पहिलो कार्यसमिति बैठक पार्टी केन्द्रीय कार्यालयमा बसेन । उनीहरुको बैठक बानेश्वरको बैंक्वेटमा बसेको थियो ।

  • कांग्रेस केन्द्रीय कार्यसमिति बैठकको निर्णय : निष्क्रिय रहेका र छाडेकालाई पुन: पार्टीमा जोडिन आह्वान
  • अबको समय एकता, सद्भाव र सहकार्यको भएको भन्दै देश-विदेशमा रहेका सबै नेता, कार्यकर्तालाई फागुन २१ को निर्वाचनमा सशक्त रूपमा सहभागी हुन समेत बैठकले आह्वान गरेको छ ।

  • अवसर पाएर पनि चुकेका पूर्णबहादुर खड्का
  • देउवाले समेत छाडिसकेको ‘गुट’ चलाउने अभ्यास गरेर निर्वाचनअगाडि महाधिवेशन गर्ने कि नगर्ने भन्नेमा डेढ महिना बिताइदिनु खड्काको ठूलो राजनीतिक भुल थियो ।

  • क्यानद्वारा विश्वकप खेल्ने नेपाली टोलीको विदाइ
  • नेपाली टोली आइतबार श्रीलंका जाँदै ।

  • आयोगको निर्णयविरुद्ध कानुनी र संवैधानिक लडाइँ लड्ने देउवा समूहको निर्णय
  • कांग्रेस पार्टी कार्यालय सानेपामा पूर्वसभापति शेरबहादुर देउवापक्षीय नेताहरु सहभागी बैठकले यस्तो निर्णय गरेको हो ।

    THEHIMALAYANTIMES


    CAN bids farewell to national team for ICC T20 World Cup  The Himalayan Times

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:09:10


    MetLife Nepal expands outreach with three new agency offices  The Himalayan Times

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:41:11


    SuryaJyoti Life approves 13 percent cash dividend at 18th AGM  The Himalayan Times

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:41:11


    Global IME Bank's Global Haatbazaar completes 50 weeks  The Himalayan Times

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:41:11


    Ncell partners with U.S. Embassy to power Creator's Mela 2026 across three cities  The Himalayan Times

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:41:11


    Iranian climber missing, sherpa dead after Makalu winter summit  The Himalayan Times

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:37:30


    Leopard attack kills 17 sheep in Mustang  The Himalayan Times

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:13:49


    Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children  The Himalayan Times

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:45:51


    Home Minister Aryal stresses on preparedness to reduce earthquake damage  The Himalayan Times

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:39:54


    Guinness record holder Sunar receives Honorary Doctorate in sports science  The Himalayan Times

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:39:34


    SETOPATI


    KMC Police Chief Raju Pandey resigns  Setopati

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:43:43


    House-owner planned SBI Bank robbery of Sindhuli: Police :: Unique Shrestha  Setopati

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:43:42


    Only 29 delegates withdrew signatures: NC General Secretary Ghimire  Setopati

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:03:46


    RSP rents house in Damak for Balen Shah  Setopati

    Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:27:37


    Gagan Thapa elected NC President :: Prashanna Pokharel  Setopati

    Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:02:49


    Speaker Ghimire says House reinstatement possible  Setopati

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:39:37


    Ram Rawal appointed PM Karki’s press advisor  Setopati

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:46:18


    Foreign Ministry issues travel advisory for Iran, urges caution  Setopati

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:34:08


    Over 2,200 NCP central members sworn in (Pictures)  Setopati

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:36:24


    NCP Coordinator Dahal, Co-coordinator Nepal take oath (Pictures)  Setopati

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:26:32


    MYREPUBLICA


    NC CWC unveils six-point roadmap after EC recognition  myRepublica

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:38:56


    Workers receive over Rs 18.34 billion in payouts from SSF since 2019  myRepublica

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:45:00


    Gold price surges Rs 9,400 as silver escalates Rs 865 per tola in a week  myRepublica

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:30:00


    Djokovic says 'addiction' to tennis keeps him going at 38  myRepublica

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:37:09


    Bagmati province government's capital expenditure stands around nine percent  myRepublica

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:50:47


    NC first CWC meeting taking place following official recognition  myRepublica

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:05:28


    Preparations of annual budget for upcoming FY begins  myRepublica

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:45:16


    Govt, Durga Prasai reach agreement to address 27-point demands  myRepublica

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:43:07


    NC Vice President Sharma vows unity of all sides in NC  myRepublica

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:12:21


    Iran protest movement subsides in face of 'brutal' crackdown  myRepublica

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:44:38


    KATHMANDUPOST


    Smog alert! Nearly 1,200 brick kilns in Nepal start firing  Asia News Network

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:10:41


    Nepal Congress’ special convention extended as leadership selection looms  Asia News Network

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:14:21


    After 100 days: The Kathmandu Post  Asia News Network

    Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00


    US Embassy launches Creator’s Mela 2026 from Chitwan  kathmandupost.com

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:48:56


    Newly-elect CWC of Congress seeks internal party unity ahead of March 5 polls  kathmandupost.com

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:37:46


    Deuba-led Congress decides to challenge Election Commission decision  kathmandupost.com

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:27:34


    The week in seven photos  kathmandupost.com

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:27:52


    Election offices set up in all 165 constituencies  kathmandupost.com

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:42:15


    Thapa and Deuba groups face off outside Election Commission  kathmandupost.com

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:59:41


    Family of Nepali student ‘captured’ in Ukraine urges government to act  kathmandupost.com

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:02:13


    KHABARHUB


    New names recommended for Jhapa-1 after Bishwa Prakash Sharma opts out of candidacy  Khabarhub

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:52:37


    UML central election committee member Khumakant Paudel quits party  Khabarhub

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:22:36


    Congress urges former members to rejoin the party  Khabarhub

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:22:35


    Former President Yadav underscores on protection of constitution  Khabarhub

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:52:42


    NC Convention decisions a symbol of unity and victory  Khabarhub

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:52:41


    Budget formulation process for next fiscal year begins  Khabarhub

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:52:33


    Nepali Congress stresses internal unity, pledges to tackle upcoming challenges together  Khabarhub

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:52:31


    UML-affiliated youth wing protests decision to withdraw charges against Rabi Lamichhane  Khabarhub

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:26:49


    Tashi Lhazom’s removal sparks overnight RSP sit-in by Humla, Karnali leaders  Khabarhub

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:22:36


    Gagan Thapa urges Deuba, Khadka to take guardian role as Nepali Congress moves forward  Khabarhub

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:47:31


    ONLINEKHABAR


    EC backs Thapa-Sharma group, recognises Special Convention  Onlinekhabar English

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:23:37


    Kathmandu Metropolitan Police Chief Rajunath Pandey resigns  Onlinekhabar English

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:48:53


    Three killed in tiger attacks in Surkhet and Salyan within week  Onlinekhabar English

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:22:19


    National Earthquake Safety Day today  Onlinekhabar English

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:14:56


    Second edition of Queer Film Festival Kathmandu kicks off  Onlinekhabar English

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:52:09


    An open letter to Gagan Thapa  Onlinekhabar English

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:41:43


    Economy estimated to grow by 3.02 percent in first quarter of FY 2025/26  Onlinekhabar English

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:19:09


    Applications for election police reach 172,000; shortfall in 36 districts  Onlinekhabar English

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:39:00


    Balen Shah’s contact office planned in Jhapa  Onlinekhabar English

    Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:50:24


    Charges of organised crime, money laundering to be withdrawn against Rabi Lamichhane  Onlinekhabar English

    Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:47:26


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