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January 30, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Nepal Rastra Bank Announces Friday's Foreign Exchange Rates
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today (Friday). Accordingly, the buying rate for one US Dollar has been set at 146.84 Rupees and the selling rate at 147.44...
Households feel strain as LPG shortage hits consumers
As the market shows signs of a cooking gas shortage, the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has rushed to dismiss any talk of a shortage. LPG stocks are said to be healthy and imports, according to offici...
Russian strikes push Ukraine towards catastrophe, says EU
BRUSSELS, Jan 30: EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas warned Thursday that Ukraine was facing a "humanitarian catastrophe" as Russian strikes cut power in frigid winter conditions.
Rybakina plots revenge over Sabalenka in Australian Open final
MELBOURNE, Jan 29: Elena Rybakina said Thursday she was braced for another "great battle" as she plots revenge over world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a rerun of their 2023 Australian Open final.
From the Cold War to Gen Z: Nepal’s Long Struggle with External Influence
As the March 5 election is drawing near, talks of foreign meddling in Nepali politics have returned to the fore. New players joining the election, allegedly backed by foreign powers seeking politic...
Govt shows concern over FNJ lockout at Nepal Republic Media
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: The government has begun monitoring the lockout imposed at Nepal Republic Media Limited by the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ), the umbrella organisation of journalists ac...
Relief for police personnel as government revises ration scale
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Nepal Police personnel will now receive regular supplies of chicken and eggs as part of their daily ration, following a cabinet decision to revise the ration scale and allowance ...
Extraordinary 512-Million-Year-Old Fossil Site Discovered in China's Hunan Province
Hunan. An extraordinary fossil site dating back 512 million years has been discovered in Hunan Province, a mountainous region in southern China. During excavations conducted in Huayuan County since...
After breaking left strongholds, RSP eyes Congress core
Six of the party’s eight FPTP seats in 2022 election came from constituencies known to be communist bastions. Riding on a strong anti-incumbency slogan, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), formed ...
Commercial banks’ profits jump 11.51% in first half on improved loan recovery
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Commercial banks in Nepal posted an 11.51 percent rise in net profits in the first half of the current fiscal year, buoyed by improved loan recovery, despite a sharp increase in ...
A system in crisis
The future of Nepal’s health insurance rests on political commitment to health equity for all. With the aim to achieve universal health coverage, the government of Nepal launched the National Heal...
Gorkhapatra Sansthan Invites Applications for Various Vacancies Based on Public Service Commission Schedule
Kathmandu. Gorkhapatra Sansthan has invited applications for various vacant positions according to the annual work schedule approved by the Public Service Commission. The notice states that applic...
Voters in Dhanusha Rural Areas Remain Apathetic as House of Representatives Election Date Nears
Janakpurdham. Although the date for the House of Representatives election on Falgun 21 is approaching, there is little hustle and bustle visible in the villages of Dhanusha district. Voters in rura...
RSP Leader Balen Shah: No One Can Afford to Ignore the Sacrifice of Martyrs
Kathmandu. Senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Balen Shah, stated that no one has the luxury of ignoring the sacrifices made by the martyrs. He made this statement while issuing a ...
Reflections on Congress special convention
It approved an ambitious plan to strengthen the party and as well as democracy in the country. It was sometime in the early 1970s. BP Koirala was in exile in Banaras and advocating an armed rebell...
Is Bangladesh the ‘new Pakistan’?
Bangladesh, led by an interim regime, has displayed the traits of the Pakistani state. As the bilateral relationship between India and Bangladesh has spiralled downward since the ouster of Sheikh ...
Thapa claims to be Nepal’s first MP with fully functional constituency office
SIRAHA, Jan 30: Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa has claimed that he is the first member of parliament in Nepal to establish and run a fully functional constituency office. He made the remarks...
Nepal’s sexual and gender minority stakes its claim in national politics
Newer political parties are giving them greater space in upcoming polls amid the reluctance of the old ones to do so. In Nepal’s fast-changing political landscape, the march towards inclusive demo...
Pakistan Embassy hosts art exhibition, artist talk in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu on Thursday hosted an art exhibition and artist talk titled “Colours of Pakistan through the Brush of a Nepali Artist,” highlighting cultural...
Tanahun-1 heads to polls with a history of changing choices
Sixteen candidates, including last-elected Swarnim Wagle of the RSP, are contesting the seat as voters weigh performance and local issues. A look back at the electoral history of Tanahun constitue...
Rupandehi-3 By-election: Rural Voters Feel Unreached by Candidates Focused on Urban Centers
Butwal. Kishori Chaudhary, 46, who lives in Harnyaya, Syang Rural Municipality-3, Rupandehi district, has a five-member family. Chaudhary, whose economic condition is ordinary, works as a laborer i...
NEPSE this week
Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.
Lumbini Province Chief Minister Urges Vigilance to Uphold Democratic Gains on Martyrs' Day
Butwal. Lumbini Province Chief Minister Chetanarayan Acharya has stated that all stakeholders must remain vigilant and responsible to prevent the erosion of the civil liberties, federal democratic ...
‘No footballing environment like before,’ NRT and Sankata FC coaches say after derby
The derby didn’t draw crowds of eager fans nor saw a contest befitting its name, highlighting just how far behind Nepali football has fallen. New Road Team and Sankata FC share a rivalry that goes...
Film 'Kumari' Team Engages Youth on Expectations from Nepali Cinema and Media
Kathmandu. What expectations does the younger generation hold for Nepali cinema, music, and media? The film 'Kumari' explored this very subject among university students. At an event held on Thursd...
How Sonagi Blues found its voice through tradition
What began as an Ethnomusicology project has grown into a band that bridges folk traditions with contemporary rhythms. Bridging the gap between traditional music and modern rhythms, Sonagi Blues s...
Kathmandu Art Gallery to host printmaking exhibition by KU students
The exhibit runs from January 30 to February 11. A new printmaking exhibition titled ‘Sanskaran’ is set to open today at Kathmandu Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited, showcasing the works of ten f...
Corruption case filed against 19, including (RHSA) former vice-chancellor
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against 19 individuals, including former Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Sangita Bhand...
Disappearance Figures in Madhesh Province Reach Alarming Levels, Police Report Details Protest Damages
Janakpurdham. The Madhesh Province Police Office has stated that the number of missing persons in Madhesh Province has reached alarming levels. Kamal Thapa, spokesperson for the Madhesh Province Po...
Today’s weather: January 30, 2026
Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast partly cloudy weather across the country on Friday. Durin...
Boeing reports 1st annual profit since 2018 on asset sale
PARIS, Jan 30: Boeing reported its first annual profit since 2018 Tuesday on gains from an asset sale, as it eyes increased plane production while pointing to progress emerging from a lengthy slump.
Martyr Day being observed nationwide with various programmes
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Martyr Day is being observed nationwide today by organizing several programmes.
SIA to operate daily wide-body flights on Singapore– Kathmandu route in spring
The aircraft will be configured with a total of 337 seats, including 36 Business Class seats and 301 Economy Class seats. Singapore Airlines (SIA) said it will operate seven weekly flights between...
Nepal-China Agree to Relaunch Kathmandu-Lhasa Direct Bus Service After Two Decades
Kathmandu. Discussions are intensifying regarding the relaunch of the direct Kathmandu-Lhasa bus service, which was initiated two decades ago with the aim of promoting tourism and trade between the...
Royal Challengers Bangalore Storms Into WPL Final After Dominating UP Warriors Victory
Vadodara. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has become the first team to reach the final of the Women's Premier League (WPL) fourth season. By defeating UP Warriors by a massive margin of 9 wickets...
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