POLITICS
Baitadi turns battleground for CAN Chief, ex PM’s son, former minister
Baitadi turns battleground for CAN Chief, ex PM’s son, forme...
A diverse and high-profile lineup of candidates has entered the race, making this one of the most intriguing electoral battles in the region.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
HoR election: Border points of Kanchanpur to be sealed for three days
HoR election: Border points of Kanchanpur to be sealed for t...
Assistant Chief District Officer in Kanchanpur, Mohan Chandra Joshi, informed that Nepal's border points with India would be closed from midnight of March 2 to midnight of March 5 in a bid to ensure free and fair election on March 5.
Feb 25, 2026
WORLD
Industrial investment surges on AI, data centres: study
Industrial investment surges on AI, data centres: study
Total investment in industrial projects jumped 32 percent to $1.8 trillion last year, according to an annual global industrial investment monitor published by consultancies Trendeo and McKinsey and CESI engineering school.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
Jhapa-5: Oli confident in party organization, Shah camp trusts the ‘wave’
Jhapa-5: Oli confident in party organization, Shah camp trus...
Shah is determined to defeat Oli on his home turf, while Oli confidently claims he will secure victory by a double margin in his traditional base.
Feb 25, 2026
Market
Gold price remains stable, silver rises
Gold price remains stable, silver rises
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of hallmark gold is fixed at Rs 314,800 per tola today, while silver is priced at Rs 5,715 per tola.
Feb 25, 2026
SOCIETY
Authorities continue market monitoring
Authorities continue market monitoring
In this connection, the Department inspected JS General Store at Kuleshwor, Kathmandu and fined its Rs 10,000 for its failure to maintain standard. The Store was taken action as per Consumer Protection Act, 2075 BS.
Feb 25, 2026
WORLD
New study probes why chronic pain lasts longer in women
New study probes why chronic pain lasts longer in women
Research published in the journal Science Immunology shows that women actually do experience exacerbated chronic pain compared to men -- a gap that can be explained by biological differences in the immune system.
Feb 25, 2026
ECONOMY
Election spree fails to give BFIs respite from excessive liquidity
Election spree fails to give BFIs respite from excessive liq...
Despite the multiple attempts made by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) to prevent interest rates from massive decline, banks and financial institutions (BFIs) have been reducing their base rates citing the excessive liquidity with them.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
Eight days to go for voting: Barring election publicity punishable
Eight days to go for voting: Barring election publicity puni...
The Election Commission has reminded everyone not to bar any political party or candidate from election campaigning. If they are barred from election publicity, those involved in it would face a fine of Rs 200,000.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
NC will improve situation in the country: President Thapa
NC will improve situation in the country: President Thapa
President Thapa said that he came to file his candidacy for the House of Representatives from Sarlahi with the understanding that he would be qualified to lead the entire nation only after leading Madhesh.
Feb 25, 2026