ECONOMY

Investors lose Rs 40 billion as NEPSE index plunges 28.92 points in a week

Investors lose Rs 40 billion as NEPSE index plunges 28.92 points in a week

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week declined 28.92 points (1.08 percent) amid the investors’ weak confidence to...

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week declined 28.92 points (1.08 percent) amid the investors’ weak confidence to...

Feb 21, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold price inclines Rs 1,200 as silver inches up Rs 50 per tola in a week

Gold price inclines Rs 1,200 as silver inches up Rs 50 per tola in a week

The price of gold in the domestic market increased Rs 1,200 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid persisting issues of tariff re...

The price of gold in the domestic market increased Rs 1,200 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid persisting issues of tariff re...

Feb 21, 2026

POLITICS

Tensions grip Gaur; Madhav Nepal calls for restraint as violence continues despite curfew

Tensions grip Gaur; Madhav Nepal calls for restraint as violence continues despite curfew

Madhav Kumar Nepal, co-coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party and candidate from Rautahat Constituency No. 1, has exp...

Madhav Kumar Nepal, co-coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party and candidate from Rautahat Constituency No. 1, has exp...

Feb 21, 2026

SOCIETY

60 cameras installed for tiger counting go missing

60 cameras installed for tiger counting go missing

25 have turned dysfunctional, according to CNP information officer Abinash Thapa Magar. 

25 have turned dysfunctional, according to CNP information officer Abinash Thapa Magar. 

Feb 21, 2026

POLITICS

Two more arrested in Dang for allegedly burning UML flag

Two more arrested in Dang for allegedly burning UML flag

The UML, condemning the act, has demanded legal action against those involved in the incident.

The UML, condemning the act, has demanded legal action against those involved in the incident.

Feb 21, 2026

SOCIETY

Nepal-Portugal bilateral consultation mechanism meeting concludes

Nepal-Portugal bilateral consultation mechanism meeting concludes

An agreement was reached to enhance cooperation and collaboration in the areas of bilateral trade, investment, tourism,...

An agreement was reached to enhance cooperation and collaboration in the areas of bilateral trade, investment, tourism,...

Feb 21, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal-India should work for stronger digital trade systems: FNCCI Chair Dhakal

Nepal-India should work for stronger digital trade systems: FNCCI Chair Dhakal

"People-to-people ties remain our biggest strength. Cinema, culture, education exchanges and tourism build understanding...

"People-to-people ties remain our biggest strength. Cinema, culture, education exchanges and tourism build understanding...

Feb 21, 2026

SOCIETY

Wedding music sparks clashes, curfew imposed in Rautahat

Wedding music sparks clashes, curfew imposed in Rautahat

At least six people were injured in the incident. Two police personnel were also injured while attempting to bring the s...

At least six people were injured in the incident. Two police personnel were also injured while attempting to bring the s...

Feb 21, 2026

POLITICS

20,000 election campaign materials removed for violating code of conduct

20,000 election campaign materials removed for violating code of conduct

“Materials put up in violation of the rules will be removed immediately. If there is non-compliance, necessary act...

“Materials put up in violation of the rules will be removed immediately. If there is non-compliance, necessary act...

Feb 21, 2026

POLITICS

Shift in poll publicity campaign: Doorstep visits and digital platforms use on focus

Shift in poll publicity campaign: Doorstep visits and digital platforms use on focus

Unlike previous elections with large posters and banners on walls and big election rallies, this time candidates have ad...

Unlike previous elections with large posters and banners on walls and big election rallies, this time candidates have ad...

Feb 21, 2026