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Final candidate count drops to 3,406 after withdrawals, cancellations

Kathmandu, Jan. 23 -- The final tally of candidates for the March 5 elections stands at 3,406 after the withdrawal and cancellation of over 80 candidacies on Thursday and Friday. As many as 3,487 can... Read More


Today's weather: January 23, 2026

Kathmandu, Jan. 23 -- According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces are likely to remain generally cloudy during the day, while hilly areas of other province... Read More


Play by the rules

Nepal, Jan. 23 -- Nepal is now well and truly gearing up for the March 5 election. Just as in previous elections, the Election Commission (EC) on Sunday enforced the Election Code of Conduct. The goal... Read More


Modi's anti-women scheme

Nepal, Jan. 23 -- The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's decision to revamp India's signature rural job guarantee scheme is ill-advised, petty, myopic and dubious from an intention point of... Read More


A futile mission

Nepal, Jan. 23 -- "Our king, our country-dearer than life." Till 35 years ago, such slogans were captivating and cherished. The king's birthday was celebrated with great pomp and ceremony. High honori... Read More


What makes chiuri butter a skincare essential

Kathmandu, Jan. 23 -- Have you ever heard of butter extracted from a tree? Chiuri butter is extracted from the seeds of a tree whose literal name translates to the "butter tree." It is used mostly in... Read More


Japanese Film Festival begins today

Nepal, Jan. 23 -- The Embassy of Japan, in association with the Japan Foundation, is organising the Japanese Film Festival in Kathmandu and Pokhara. The festival will be held at Rastriya Nachghar, Jam... Read More


APF head coach Tamang decries Chyasal ground condition despite win

Kathmandu, Jan. 23 -- Armed Police Force FC's head coach Rajendra Tamang was happy with his team. "The players played well," he said after the 4-1 win over Church Boys United at Chyasal Stadium. "They... Read More


Nepal suffer second straight defeat at Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier

Kathmandu, Jan. 23 -- Perhaps no player would be happier than Sita Rana Magar and Rubina Chhetry if Nepal finish as one of the top four teams of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier at home and boo... Read More


41 days before vote, parties yet to clear up agendas

Kathmandu, Jan. 23 -- Campaigning for the March 5 parliamentary polls has begun following the filing of nominations on Tuesday, but Nepal's major political parties have yet to find clear electoral pla... Read More