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30 January 2026

Sunita Dangol, acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (second from left), stands at the entrance to welcome dignitaries to lay a wreath at the Sahid Smarak in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Martyr's Day, January 30, 2026. Celebrated every year on Magh 16 (end of January), the country marks it with various programs in memory of the martyrs who sacrifice their lives for the establishment and restoration of democracy and freedom. The day is observed by remembering the struggling life and devotion of martyrs Shukra Raj Shastri, Dharma Bhakta Mathema, Dasharath Chand, and Ganga Lal Shrestha, as well as the contributions of other martyrs to the establishment of democracy in the country. A week-long Martyr's Week is also observed in memory of brave martyrs who sacrifice their lives against the then Rana regime. The Rana rulers execute Shukra Raj Shastri in Teku-based Pachali, Dharma Bhakta Mathema at Sifal, and Ganga Lal Shrestha and Dasarath Chand at Shobha Bhagawati within a week while demanding independence.

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#13253983

30 January 2026

Sushila Karki (right), Interim Prime Minister of Nepal, Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut (second from right), Finance Minister Rameshwore Prasad Khanal (second from left), and Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal (left) attend the Martyr's Day event at Sahid Smarak in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 30, 2026. Celebrated every year on Magh 16 (end of January), the country marks it with various programs in memory of the martyrs who sacrifice their lives for the establishment and restoration of democracy and freedom. The day is observed by remembering the struggling life and devotion of martyrs Shukra Raj Shastri, Dharma Bhakta Mathema, Dasharath Chand, and Ganga Lal Shrestha, as well as the contributions of other martyrs to the establishment of democracy in the country. A week-long Martyr's Week is also observed in memory of brave martyrs who sacrifice their lives against the then Rana regime. The Rana rulers execute Shukra Raj Shastri in Teku-based Pachali, Dharma Bhakta Mathema at Sifal, and Ganga Lal Shrestha and Dasarath Chand at Shobha Bhagawati within a week while demanding independence.

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#13253985

30 January 2026

Sushila Karki (right), Interim Prime Minister of Nepal, Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut (second from right), Finance Minister Rameshwore Prasad Khanal (third from right), and Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal (fourth from right) attend the Martyr's Day event at Sahid Smarak in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 30, 2026. Celebrated every year on Magh 16 (end of January), the country marks it with various programs in memory of the martyrs who sacrifice their lives for the establishment and restoration of democracy and freedom. The day is observed by remembering the struggling life and devotion of martyrs Shukra Raj Shastri, Dharma Bhakta Mathema, Dasharath Chand, and Ganga Lal Shrestha, as well as the contributions of other martyrs to the establishment of democracy in the country. A week-long Martyr's Week is also observed in memory of brave martyrs who sacrifice their lives against the then Rana regime. The Rana rulers execute Shukra Raj Shastri in Teku-based Pachali, Dharma Bhakta Mathema at Sifal, and Ganga Lal Shrestha and Dasarath Chand at Shobha Bhagawati within a week while demanding independence.

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#13200803

16 January 2026

Cora Zicai (second from right) and Svenja Huth (right) of VfL Wolfsburg are in action during the VisitMalta Women Club Trophy soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Basel at the National Football Centre in Ta' Qali, Malta, on January 14, 2026.

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#13175497

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), attends the Central Committee meeting on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175498

10 January 2026

Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu, Sunita Dangol, arrives for the Central Committee meeting of the CPN-UML in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175499

10 January 2026

Former Communication Minister Prithivi Subba Gurung arrives for the Central Committee meeting of the CPN-UML in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention (September 5 to 7, 2025) and the Eleventh National Convention (December 14 to 16, 2025), are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions have already been implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175500

10 January 2026

Gokarna Bista, Vice-President of the CPN-UML, arrives for the Central Committee meeting of the CPN-UML in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions have already been implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175501

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali arrives for the Central Committee meeting in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175502

10 January 2026

Former Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Sher Dhan Rai (Center), arrives for the Central Committee meeting of the CPN-UML in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) holds the meeting to review political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention (September 5 to 7, 2025) and the Eleventh National Convention (December 14 to 16, 2025), are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175503

10 January 2026

Central Committee member of the CPN-UML, Mahesh Basnet, arrives for the meeting in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) holds the meeting to review political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention (September 5 to 7, 2025) and the Eleventh National Convention (December 14 to 16, 2025), are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175504

10 January 2026

Former Senior Vice President of CPN-UML Ishwar Pokharel attends the Central Committee meeting in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) holds the meeting to review political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention (September 5 to 7, 2025) and the Eleventh National Convention (December 14 to 16, 2025), are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175505

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), arrives in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026, for the Central Committee meeting. The Central Committee of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) holds the meeting to review political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention (September 5 to 7, 2025) and the Eleventh National Convention (December 14 to 16, 2025), are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6, 2026, are submitted for approval; these decisions have already been implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175506

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), waves at media after arriving in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026, for the Central Committee meeting. The Central Committee of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) holds the meeting to review political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention (September 5 to 7, 2025) and the Eleventh National Convention (December 14 to 16, 2025), are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175507

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), attends the Central Committee meeting on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175508

10 January 2026

Central Secretary of CPN-UML Shankar Pokhrel attends the Central Committee meeting in Nepal on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions have already been implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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