January 1, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
Home minister says absconding prisoners, looted arms won’t be allowed to disrupt vote. The government has tried to assure the political parties that the inmates who fled several prisons and the we...
According to reports, the UAE government is preparing to overhaul the country’s education sector with stern legal provisions. Amid delays by the education ministry in advancing an investigation in...
Experts raise questions about her work as Minister Gautam presents regular meetings, hospital visits and instructions as achievements in her two-month progress report. Until some two decades ago, ...
The bull market, fuelled by stagnant capital and protected by a captured regulator, is a dangerous mirage. As the year 2025 comes to an end, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index floats resilient...
Introduced with the promise of bringing Nepal’s marginalised and excluded communities into the political mainstream, the Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system is once again under intens...
The upcoming election will test Tarique Rahman’s leadership and his grasp of electoral politics. The passing away of Begum Khaleda Zia, the first female prime minister of Bangladesh, on December 3...
A few good picks can’t justify widespread capture of Proportional Representation seats by powerful elites. Nepalis often respond ambivalently when asked about a pair of systems—the three-tier fede...
The March 5 snap election, triggered by a deadly Gen Z-led protest, is reshaping political competition. Yet questions remain about the parties’ visions, ideologies and promises of delivery. Mid-te...
Rastriya Swatantra Party, now boosted by influential figures, looks to cash in on Gen Z protest’s momentum and diaspora backing, though analysts warn its appeal may be limited outside urban areas. ...
A changed post-Gen Z political landscape, unification of alternative forces and parallel preparations for polls and possible House revival make upcoming election highly unpredictable. With the sub...
As Nepal heads to polls, economists see short-term economic stimulus amid deep concerns over instability, informal money, and whether the Gen Z uprising will bring lasting change. The interim gove...
Young voters heading to the polls for the first time say political instability and deep dissatisfaction with established parties have pushed them to participate. As many as 915,119 new voters have...
The year 2025 was a challenging year for the development sector due to mounting political instability and socio-economic and environmental shocks that led to massive changes in funding architecture...
Public figures are calling on young Nepalis to vote, seeing the election as a chance to end decades of political instability—while remaining wary of repeating past mistakes. These days, when write...
The Gen Z uprising in early September brought about a sea-change in national politics. These are exciting times for the 19 million-strong Nepali electorate. As the country enters 2026, perhaps the...
Usage of the Fonepay Credit Card has been recorded across all 77 districts of Nepal. Fonepay has introduced the Fonepay Credit Card, a fully digital credit card designed for seamless QR-based paym...
As the calendar turns and another New Year approaches, a familiar ritual takes over public conversation. We speak about resolutions as in what we plan to change, improve, or finally achieve in the ...
Kathmandu, Jan 1: Today marks the start of the year 2026 in the Gregorian calendar, which is acknowledged in the Christian era. This calendar is named after Father Gregory, who created it based on ...
KATHMANDU, Jan 1: Nepal’s winter power supply pressure has eased after India agreed to renew supply of 654 megawatts (MW) of electricity, providing critical relief to the Nepal Electricity Authorit...
Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. Fog affecting most parts of the Tarai is likely to gradually improve after midday on Thursday, according to the...
Patan (Lalitpur), Jan 1: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported that the ongoing influence of westerly winds will lead to widespread fog and mist in most parts of the Terai this a...
MAW Vriddhi is Bringing Dang’s Biggest Test Drive & Exchange Camp DANG, Nepal – 31 Dec 2025 – MAW Vriddhi, the authorized distributor of Dongfeng and Seres EVs in Nepal, is bringing its largest-ev...
KATHMANDU, Jan 1: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the price of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel.
Patan (Lalitpur), January 1: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel made a visit to the Jyapu Museum in Patan, Lalitpur. On Wednesday evening, Minister Kharel not on...
Judges overseeing the lawsuits have ruled that the Trump administration overstepped its authority and found no evidence that troops were needed to protect federal property. President Donald Trump ...
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour Programme is also set to be observed in Nepal. The programme will be jointly organised by India and Sri Lanka.
PATAN, Jan 1: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has reported that the ongoing influence of westerly winds will lead to widespread fog and mist in most parts of the Terai this aftern...
Kathmandu, Jan 1: The 13th Nepali Rastriya Poshak Diwas tatha Topi Diwas (National Dress and Hat Day) is being commemorated today through a variety of events organized by numerous youth organizatio...
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: China Railway No. 2 Engineering Group has said that claims of a Rs 4 billion loss in the Kamala–Kanchanpur road project are incorrect.
KATHMANDU, Jan 1: Former Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration Rajkumar Gupta has been remanded to judicial custody in the Lichibari bribery case in Pokhara, while former Land Man...
Kakrevihar (Surkhet), Jan 1: Jajarkot police have arrested five individuals with firearms. According to Sudhikumar Khadka, Information Officer at the District Police Office, six people, including 3...
NUR SHAMS, Jan 1: Israeli bulldozers began demolishing 25 buildings housing Palestinians in a refugee camp on Wednesday, in what the military said was an effort to root out armed groups in northern...
1st January 2026, Kathmandu In a significant update on the financial health of the nation capital Kathmandu Metropolitan City has announced that it has successfully collected more than 4.21 billio...
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