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Madhes as the decisive force in elections

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Madhes as the decisive force in elections

However, Sah notes that although Madhes youth are enthusiastic about Balen being projected as prime minister, it is difficult to say how many votes RSP can actually pull due to its weak organizational presence in the region. Internal sabotage within the NC and RSP’s lack of grassroots structure could influence election outcomes. “Even if NC...

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Politics
Three ordinances presented in National Assembly
Three ordinances presented in National Assembly
January 23, 2026
Chair Dahal appeals members to play more dignified, responsible role
Chair Dahal appeals members to play more dignified, responsible role
January 23, 2026
NC nominates Gagan Thapa as party’s candidate for Prime Minister in upcoming election
NC nominates Gagan Thapa as party’s candidate for Prime Minister in upcoming election
January 23, 2026
Resham Chaudhary disqualified, 49 candidates withdraw nominations
Resham Chaudhary disqualified, 49 candidates withdraw nominations
January 23, 2026
Karnali Provincial Assembly winter session to begin on February 1
Karnali Provincial Assembly winter session to begin on February 1
January 23, 2026
NC nominates Gagan Thapa as party’s candidate for Prime Minister in upcoming election
NC nominates Gagan Thapa as party’s candidate for Prime Minister in upcoming election
January 23, 2026
Resham Chaudhary disqualified, 49 candidates withdraw nominations
Resham Chaudhary disqualified, 49 candidates withdraw nominations
January 23, 2026
Karnali Provincial Assembly winter session to begin on February 1
Karnali Provincial Assembly winter session to begin on February 1
January 23, 2026
Final-hour exits highlight strict residency rules ahead of March 5 polls
Final-hour exits highlight strict residency rules ahead of March 5 polls
January 23, 2026
Business
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Gold, silver prices reach all-time high

KATHMANDU: The price of gold and silver has reached all-time high in the domestic market today. The price of gold...

Opinion
Explainer
Bending the law before the ballot: How the law was twisted for Rabi Lamichhane

Bending the law before the ballot: How the law was twisted for Rabi Lamichhane

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Feature
Madhes as the decisive force in elections

Madhes as the decisive force in elections
Systemic injustice: The toll of indiscriminate prosecution on civil servants

Systemic injustice: The toll of indiscriminate prosecution on civil servants
Bending the law before the ballot: How the law was twisted for Rabi Lamichhane

Bending the law before the ballot: How the law was twisted for Rabi Lamichhane
Long read
Interview
A reformed local government is necessary in Bangladesh: Professor Islam  

Dr Mohammad Tarikul Islam (MTI) is a Professor of Government and Politics at Jahangirnagar University in Bangladesh. Professor Islam is perhaps one of the rare academics from Bangladesh who has been affiliated with the University of Oxford, the University of...

January 19, 2026
A reformed local government is necessary in Bangladesh: Professor Islam  
‘A broad citizen campaign is essential to control air pollution’
‘A broad citizen campaign is essential to control air pollution’
January 14, 2026
‘Writers must consciously challenge themselves’
‘Writers must consciously challenge themselves’
December 18, 2025
‘My father Boris, who started tourism in Nepal, was an amazing man’: Michael
‘My father Boris, who started tourism in Nepal, was an amazing man’: Michael
November 9, 2025
‘Writers must consciously challenge themselves’
‘Writers must consciously challenge themselves’
December 18, 2025
‘My father Boris, who started tourism in Nepal, was an amazing man’: Michael
‘My father Boris, who started tourism in Nepal, was an amazing man’: Michael
November 9, 2025
‘The Gen Z movement shook the economy, but there is no need to panic’
‘The Gen Z movement shook the economy, but there is no need to panic’
November 6, 2025
‘Cinema must go beyond culture to cross borders’: Éric Valli
‘Cinema must go beyond culture to cross borders’: Éric Valli
November 5, 2025
Analysis
Health
New HIV infections decrease ninefold in Nepal

New HIV infections decrease ninefold in Nepal

January 23, 2026
Travel
Nepal Airlines is in deep financial crisis after missing opportunities

Nepal Airlines is in deep financial crisis after missing opportunities

January 20, 2026
Daily Brief
Nepal News Evening Briefing | Thursday, January 22, 2026

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Thursday, January 22, 2026

January 22, 2026
Entertainment
Dayahang Rai, Saugat Malla’s ‘Mitjyu’ begins filming in Dang and Rolpa
Dayahang Rai, Saugat Malla’s ‘Mitjyu’ begins filming in Dang and Rolpa

DANG: The shooting of the film Mitjyu started today on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami at Dang’s Ambikeshwari Temple. Directed by popular filmmaker of...

January 23, 2026
Zootopia 2 becomes Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film
Zootopia 2 becomes Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film
Japanese Film Festival set for Kathmandu and Pokhara
Japanese Film Festival set for Kathmandu and Pokhara
Zootopia 2 becomes Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film
Zootopia 2 becomes Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film
January 22, 2026
Japanese Film Festival set for Kathmandu and Pokhara
Japanese Film Festival set for Kathmandu and Pokhara
January 21, 2026
Nepathya to perform in Siliguri on February 28
Nepathya to perform in Siliguri on February 28
January 20, 2026
Gallery
Festive spirit of Sonam Lhosar at Tundikhel

Festive spirit of Sonam Lhosar at Tundikhel
Army photo exhibition held at Jangi Adda [Photo Feature]

Army photo exhibition held at Jangi Adda [Photo Feature]
Tharu community celebrates Maghi at Kathmandu’s Tundikhel [Photo Feature]

Tharu community celebrates Maghi at Kathmandu’s Tundikhel [Photo Feature]
Nepali Congress convention venue as seen from drone view [Photo Feature]

Nepali Congress convention venue as seen from drone view [Photo Feature]
Unity between RPP and RPP Nepal [ Photo Feature ]

Unity between RPP and RPP Nepal [ Photo Feature ]
Tradition in Motion: Tamu Lhosar Celebrations in Kathmandu [Photo Feature]

Tradition in Motion: Tamu Lhosar Celebrations in Kathmandu [Photo Feature]
‘Mithila Cosmos VII: Journey of a Pilgrim’ solo art show opens at Siddhartha Art Gallery

‘Mithila Cosmos VII: Journey of a Pilgrim’ solo art show opens at Siddhartha Art Gallery
Gen Z group holds protests in Maitighar: “Gen Z’s demand was to ensure good governance, not hold elections” 

Gen Z group holds protests in Maitighar: “Gen Z’s demand was to ensure good governance, not hold elections” 
In picture: Tensions escalate in Simara as clashes erupt between Gen-Z protesters and UML cadres

In picture: Tensions escalate in Simara as clashes erupt between Gen-Z protesters and UML cadres
Taudaha and Khokana covered in mist

Taudaha and Khokana covered in mist
Nepali farmers endure without a moment’s pause (Photo of the Week)

Nepali farmers endure without a moment’s pause (Photo of the Week)
Clear skies offer breathtaking Himalayan views from Kathmandu Valley [Photo Feature]

Clear skies offer breathtaking Himalayan views from Kathmandu Valley [Photo Feature]
World
Japan’s Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election

Japan’s Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election

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South Asia
IndiGo’s Delhi-Pune flight receives hoax bomb threat for second time in five days

IndiGo’s Delhi-Pune flight receives hoax bomb threat for second time in five days

8 hours ago
Sports
SA20: Clinical Paarl Royals set Qualifier two clash against Sunrisers Eastern Cape

SA20: Clinical Paarl Royals set Qualifier two clash against Sunrisers Eastern Cape

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Climate
Science & Technology
China’s Shijian-32 satellite launch mission fails

China’s Shijian-32 satellite launch mission fails
High IT demand undercut by weak education system

High IT demand undercut by weak education system
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
China opens 2026 space mission schedule with successful satellite launch

China opens 2026 space mission schedule with successful satellite launch
Nepal’s MUNAL Satellite being launched today

Nepal’s MUNAL Satellite being launched today
Works underway to usher Nepal in digital highway: Minister Kharel

Works underway to usher Nepal in digital highway: Minister Kharel
China launches two new satellites into space

China launches two new satellites into space
Meta buys China-founded AI agent Manus

Meta buys China-founded AI agent Manus
Expansion of 86 telecom towers in three districts of Karnali

Expansion of 86 telecom towers in three districts of Karnali
China launches Fengyun-4 03 satellite

China launches Fengyun-4 03 satellite
Election atmosphere emerges in country, Minister Kharel claims

Election atmosphere emerges in country, Minister Kharel claims
Nepal Telecom’s 4G service at Bhotkhola

Nepal Telecom’s 4G service at Bhotkhola
WEATHER
Diplomacy
‘Nepal is committed to protect human rights’
‘Nepal is committed to protect human rights’
January 22, 2026
Japanese Ambassador calls on Minister Chaulagain
Japanese Ambassador calls on Minister Chaulagain
January 16, 2026
Israeli ambassador calls on Prime Minister Karki
Israeli ambassador calls on Prime Minister Karki
January 12, 2026
Nepal closely following recent developments in Venezuela
Nepal closely following recent developments in Venezuela
January 9, 2026
Security
IGP Karki directs police units to make reliable security plan for fear-free election
IGP Karki directs police units to make reliable security plan for fear-free election
Eight Deputy Inspectors General of Nepal Police transferred
Eight Deputy Inspectors General of Nepal Police transferred
48 Superintendents of Police transferred
48 Superintendents of Police transferred
Over 3,500 election police being recruited in Sunsari
Over 3,500 election police being recruited in Sunsari
Special
57 percent of sexual violence victims are female students

57 percent of sexual violence victims are female students

1 day ago
History and Culture
Shree Panchami: People throng Saraswati temples to pay homage to deity of arts, learning

Shree Panchami: People throng Saraswati temples to pay homage to deity of arts, learning

January 23, 2026
Society
Over 25,600 water birds recorded in Shuklaphanta National Park, surrounding wetlands

Over 25,600 water birds recorded in Shuklaphanta National Park, surrounding wetlands

January 23, 2026
Two killed in motorcycle accident in Rautahat
Two killed in motorcycle accident in Rautahat
January 23, 2026
Climate-friendly agricultural village to be established in Kanchanpur
Climate-friendly agricultural village to be established in Kanchanpur
January 22, 2026
Nepal Facts
Top ten facts about Chitwan National Park
Top ten facts about Chitwan National Park
Everything You Should Know About Nepal’s 2025/26 Monetary Policy
Everything You Should Know About Nepal’s 2025/26 Monetary Policy
Everything You Should Know About Nepal’s Economy in the First 11 Months of FY 2024/25
Everything You Should Know About Nepal’s Economy in the First 11 Months of FY 2024/25
Key Facts You Should Know About Gandaki’s Ride-Sharing Regulation
Key Facts You Should Know About Gandaki’s Ride-Sharing Regulation
West Seti Hydropower Project: Key Facts, Timeline, and Significance
West Seti Hydropower Project: Key Facts, Timeline, and Significance

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