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Belbas-Bethari road gets federal funding to complete stalled section

Butwal, Jan. 31 -- Uncertainty surrounding the long-delayed Belbas-Bethari 'model' road project in Rupandehi district is finally over after the federal government agreed to release fresh funds through... Read More


Domestic air traffic hits record high in 2025 despite airport curbs and pollution

Kathmandu, Jan. 31 -- Domestic air traffic movement recorded a modest growth in 2025, constrained by infrastructure bottlenecks at Kathmandu airport, sluggish growth in tourist arrivals and worsening ... Read More


In 'Simanta Samjhana', memories of Birgunj come alive

Nepal, Jan. 31 -- Revisiting memories not only revives interpersonal experiences but also gathers recollections of 'first times', filled with the crisp excitement of new inventions. In his memoir 'Sim... Read More


With past winners out, Rupandehi-1 voters weigh new political choices

Butwal, Jan. 31 -- Electioneering has begun across Rupandehi district for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, though the atmosphere remains markedly subdued compared to previo... Read More


Today's weather: January 31, 2026

Kathmandu, Jan. 31 -- The Meteorological Forecasting Division said fog will persist in parts of the Tarai on Saturday, with partial cloud cover across several provinces and a chance of light snowfall ... Read More


From Tarai to the hills: Election police recruits grapple with Kalikot terrain

Kalikot, Jan. 31 -- For Imaluja Chaudhary, 18, from ward 3 of Tikapur Municipality in Kailali, Kalikot was nothing as she had imagined. She travelled to the district to apply for recruitment as an ele... Read More


Nepal issues Nipah testing guidelines amid India outbreak

Kathmandu, Jan. 31 -- Amid growing concern over the current Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, India, and rising fear and testing demands, Nepal's Epidemiology and Disease Control Division has issue... Read More


Pressure mounts to ready parliament building as House election nears

Kathmandu, Jan. 31 -- The scheduled March 5 election is just over a month away and the results will be out within the next fortnight. However, it remains unclear whether the Parliament building will b... Read More


Thai royal consort Sineenatha Bilaskalyani offers prayers at Lumbini

Lumbini, Jan. 31 -- Sineenatha Bilaskalyani, Royal Noble Consort of Thailand, visited Lumbini on Friday and offered prayers at the birthplace of Lord Buddha, underscoring the deep spiritual ties betwe... Read More


Law draws red line on PR, green card holders in elections

Kathmandu, Jan. 31 -- Nepal's Constitution and election laws clearly prohibit citizens holding foreign permanent residency (PR) or green cards from contesting elections, with severe consequences if su... Read More