January 5, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
5th January 2026, Kathmandu A Digital Patro (calendar) app has been launched for Nepali users, available on Android, iOS, and web platforms. Developed with an ad-free and offline-first concept, t...
Nepal’s driving license backlog problem reveals a severe failure in public services delivery. The government has received fees from license applicants running into millions. However, it still does ...
Nepal’s persistent crises are often framed in terms of individual failures, who fell short, who underperformed, who disappointed. Yet history and evidence point to a more uncomfortable truth: natio...
Former prime minister was questioned over suppression of youth protests in which a total of 77 were killed. Nearly four months after the deadly Gen Z-led protests, CPN-UML chief KP Sharma Oli, who...
140,969 foreigners visited the area in 2025, up 26 percent compared to 2024. But tourism entrepreneurs say Lumbini has gained little economically. Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha and a gl...
KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The investigation commission formed to probe the September 8 and 9 Gen Z movement has finally recorded a written statement of former prime minister and CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli...
Kathmandu, Jan 5: The Election Commission on Sunday appointed the Chief Returning Officers and Returning Officers in all districts to conduct the elections to the House of Representatives (HoR). Th...
Analysts say while the new party did not fare well in the province in 2022 elections, its appeal might be growing this time. Madhesh Province stands second only to Bagmati Province in the number o...
Shipments under the Nepal Trade Preference Programme were limited. Now small exporters face higher costs. The expiry of the Nepal Trade Preference Programme (NTPP) provided by the United States is...
Often referred to as Nepal’s cricket city, Dhangadhi saw a large turnout throughout the event despite the cold weather, driven by the excitement surrounding the World Cup ticket package. Radio Kan...
Mithila artist SC Suman will lead an exhibition walkthrough on January 9, offering insights into the history and symbolism of Mithila art. ‘Introduction to Mithila Art’, an exhibition walkthrough,...
Running 24/7 at Tribhuvan International Airport, Yatra Lounge & Restro allows anyone to rest, eat or work—no boarding pass needed. At most airports, lounge access is a privilege reserved for those...
KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has projected a positive economic outlook for the current fiscal year despite banks sitting on excess liquidity and struggling to expand credit, highlighti...
Chinese local governments are formally responsible for putting Beijing’s climate policies into practice, but many are expected to implement these policies largely on their own. As China heads into...
Leaders are still using rhetoric to shape their narrative rather than engaging in substantive policy work. Nepal has witnessed a socio-political upheaval following the Gen Z protests of September....
Redefining regime decapitation as law enforcement blurs the line between war and policing. On January 3, the United States declared that it had initiated massive military actions in Venezuela, sei...
The initiative of two NC general secretaries to save the party from itself deserves support. The Gen Z revolt in early September was an expression of the Nepali society’s pent up frustration with ...
Damauli, Jan 5: Tanahun district has a total of 254,397 voters for the election to the House of Representatives (HoR) scheduled for March 5. According to the District Election Office, Tanahun, wom...
Beijing says sovereignty must be respected as Trump signals temporary US oversight of Venezuela’s government. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing cannot accept any country acting as the ...
Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. Fog and mist will persist in most parts of the Tarai on Monday, while the weather will remain mainly fair elsew...
London, Jan 5: The Embassy of Nepal in London has urged the Nepali citizens to remain alert in the wake of rising fraud cases under the pretext of offering a 'work permit' to Nepalis in the United ...
5th January 2026, Kathmandu In the vibrant landscape of Nepalese culture and adventure, few names resonate as strongly as R.P. Pant. Known to many as a veteran actor and to others as a visionary l...
5th January 2026, Kathmandu In a significant move toward modernizing the nation’s infrastructure, the Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel, has reaffirmed the gov...
KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Nepali documentary film ‘Co-Husband’, directed by Ganesh Pandey, has been selected for the 12th Ethnographic Film Festival to be held in Paris, France.
Biratnagar, Jan 5: The number of people suffering from seasonal flu is found to be increasing in the districts of Koshi Province. Patients of cold-related ailments have been increasing with the di...
Trump raises possibility of further military action in Latin America, targeting Colombia and Mexico over drug trafficking, while Venezuela grapples with political uncertainty and civilian casualtie...
Kathmandu: Police have arrested two youths on charges of hacking the websites of government and non-government bodies while operating under the guise of Gen-Z rebellion and pro-monarch supporters. ...
KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The Election Commission (EC) has cracked down on a long-standing concern: the use of children in political campaigns. With the National Assembly elections on February 23 and the H...
Kathmandu: Police have arrested three people on charges of spreading religious rumors on TikTok and vandalizing a mosque in Dhanusha. Those arrested for spreading religious rumors are 19-year-old ...
Mustang, Jan 5: The district-based Tourism and Industry Office, and Social Development Office of the Gandaki Province were merged on Sunday. The merger comes into effect following the province gove...
The bodies of two men, whose identities have yet to be ascertained, are at Hetauda Hospital. Four of the six people who died in a jeep accident at Jurikhet in ward 6 of Bhimphedi Rural Municipalit...
Karnali, Jan 5: The Karnali Province has a total of 1 million 37 thousand 250 voters for the election to the House of Representatives (HoR) scheduled for March 5. Information Officer of Karnali Pr...
KATHMANDU: The Centre for Administration, Management and Development (CAMAD) has elected Joint-Attorney Kosh Hari Niroula as its chairperson through its general assembly held in Kathmandu on Saturd...
Modi has spoken to Trump at least three times over the phone since he imposed tariffs, but the discussions remain inconclusive. The United States could raise tariffs on India if New Delhi doesn’t ...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that his country is ready to facilitate a dialogue between Yemen's factions. During a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman A...
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