Nepal News Evening Briefing | Friday, January 30, 2026
Summary
Nepal commemorates Martyrs' Day, prepares for March elections with special police deployment and discusses candidates' educational qualifications. President Paudel to visit Japan marking 70 years of Nepal-Japan relations. Health campaign launched in Sarlahi and cosmetics found contaminated with lead.
Key Points
- Nepal observes Martyrs' Day honoring anti-Rana movement heroes with nationwide tributes.
- President Ram Chandra Paudel to visit Japan for official diplomatic engagements.
- Special police commands deployed in sensitive constituencies ahead of March 5 elections involving over 75,000 personnel.
- Health authorities commence mass drug campaign in Sarlahi to combat elephantiasis amid WHO-identified risk.
- Cosmetic products in Nepal found with high lead contamination levels, raising public health concerns.
