January 2, 2025 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Jan. 2: The government has prohibited strikes in essential services.

Kathmandu, Jan. 2: As the country enters the era of cable car services across its hills and mountains, this mode of transportation has undoubtedly made travel more convenient for people in hilly re...

Kyiv, Ukraine Jan. 2: Ukraine on Wednesday halted Russian gas supplies to European customers that pass through the country, almost three years into Moscow's all-out invasion of its neighbor, after ...

The arrangement of three-tier of government under the federal set-up aims to ensure the reasonable distribution of the resources so that the sub-national entities become able to boost inclusive gro...

Have you ever wondered how the language you speak affects your perception of the world? Modern research in psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology and linguistic anthropology confirms that language...

Many building designs in Nepal fail to meet the thermal safety needs of women, children and elderly. As climate change accelerates, the intense impacts on our built environments are becoming incre...

What are those dreams and aspirations that are driving a significant number of Nepalis with the population size of 29,164,578 further and further away from the ancestral land every year? Are we jus...

A serious discussion on long pending Civil Service Bill 2024 seems to have picked up now. The lawmakers and civil servants unions have riveted their attention to thrash out the much critiqued issue...
For the league’s future, Paras Khadka’s legacy must persist and be embraced by future CAN officials. The inaugural season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), the brainchild of the Cricket Associati...

Pick of officials in the new authority will show if the ruling parties want to solve the cooperative crisis. After a long struggle of cooperative victims and rigorous nationwide debates, the gover...

Power utility chief Ghising, officials question the legal basis of a tariff study panel formed by energy ministry. The standoff between the government and the executive director of the Nepal Elect...

A new survey shows 142,223 establishments directly employ 106,459 individuals. Nepal’s hospitality industry, mainly food and accommodation, generates more than Rs326 billion annually, according to...

The Salt Trading Corporation Limited has yet to sign a deal with the supplier to transport the kitchen essential to the remote region. Shortage of iodised salt is looming large in Saipal, a rural ...

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Jan. 2: 'Caring for the Annapurna', an autobiographical book by the late Dr. Chandra P. Gurung was awarded as the "Book of the Year" by Tamu Hyula Chhoj Dhin Gurung R...

Belgrade, Serbia, Jan. 2: Instead of the traditional boisterous street partying on New Year's Eve, tens of thousands of protesters led by university students gathered overnight in Belgrade and othe...

Uncertainty surrounding RSP leader Lamichhane’s legal battles could hinder party’s ability to conduct its convention effectively. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is set to hold its first genera...

The ousted UML leader did not announce a new party on Wednesday but said he would institute one after taking suggestions and feedback from the public. There is the need for an alternative politics ...
Brisbane, Jan. 2: After winning just one tournament in 2024 — a Paris Olympics gold medal — former No. 1 Novak Djokovic says he, and with new coach Andy Murray's input, has a plan to take on the ga...
The Super League will follow a double round-robin format, with the top four teams advancing to the playoffs. The final round of the ANFA Women’s Football League will begin on Thursday. The top fi...

‘EmpowHER 2024’ celebrated women and fostered discussions on systemic challenges. Ujyalo Foundation, in partnership with Panchkhal Municipality and Helvetas Nepal, organised the ‘EmpowHER 2024’: O...

Writers aged 25 or below can submit their thoughts on the 21st century. With the onset of the New Year, Nepa~laya is launching an initiative titled ‘25 by 25 in 2025’. As part of this campaign, th...

Pradip Raj Giri discusses almost two decades of his teaching journey, philosophy, and plans for a new book on research methodology. Pradip Raj Giri is an assistant professor of English literature ...

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Jan. 2: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is to provide electricity through alternative arrangements for the construction of roads in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality...

By Kokila Dhakal,Ilam, Jan. 2: Preparations are underway for the historic Nisan Trek, which aims to preserve the trail used to bring back the Nisan (military insignia) hoisted during the unificatio...

The suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, a US citizen from Texas who once served in Afghanistan, was killed in a shootout with police after ramming the crowd. A US Army veteran with an I...
Reuters,Barcelona, Jan. 2: Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet smashed the women's 5km world record with a time of 13 minutes 54 seconds at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona on Tuesd...

FBI special agent in charge Jeremy Schwartz later told reporters that it was not yet clear whether the blast was an act of terrorism. A Tesla Cybertruck exploded in flames outside the Trump Intern...

Kathmandu, Jan 2: Presently there is a general influence of westerly wind in the country with foggy weather in many places of the Terai.

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Jan. 2: Marking the 20th anniversary, Nepalaya, a publication house, has issued an open call for authors aged 25 and below to submit three books for publication.

Kathmandu, Jan.2: The approval of the ‘Energy Development Roadmap and Action Plan 2081’ prepared with an ambitious target of generating 28,500 MW of electricity by 2035 by a meeting of the Council ...

Authorities say the driver of a pickup truck sped through a crowd of pedestrians gathered in New Orleans’ bustling French Quarter district early on New Year’s Day, killing at least 15 people and in...

By Amar Raj Naharki,Tanahun, Jan.2: Bandipur, famously known as the ‘Queen of the Hills,’ has seen a significant rise in tourist activity. Both domestic and international tourists have flocked to t...

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Jan. 2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli released Kandara band’s new song ‘Hunechha: The Song of Hope’ at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar on Wednesday, on the...

Washington, Jan. 2: The United States has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Iranian and Russian efforts to target American voters with disinformation ahead of this year's election.

New York, Jan. 2: From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.
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