Market
Gold price rises by Rs 14,400
Gold price rises by Rs 14,400
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold is being traded at Rs 304,700 per tola, marking an increase of Rs 14,400.
Feb 04, 2026
POLITICS
President Paudel returns home after Japan visit
President Paudel returns home after Japan visit
At the invitation of the Government of Japan, President Paudel, accompanied by First Lady Sabita Paudel, arrived in Japan on Monday, leading a Nepali delegation to attend a special ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan.
Feb 04, 2026
POLITICS
Minister Bhandari pledges to scrap 'free-visa, free-ticket' scheme
Minister Bhandari pledges to scrap 'free-visa, free-ticket'...
He argued that these arrangements, introduced in the name of supporting workers, were in practice defrauding youths seeking foreign employment.
Feb 04, 2026
SOCIETY
APF setting up 16 election security bases in Sudurpaschim Province
APF setting up 16 election security bases in Sudurpaschim Pr...
Senior Superintendent of Police, Digvijay Subedi, at APF's Baidyanath Battalion No-7, informed that APF will be setting up election security bases under the command of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in all nine districts of Sudurpaschim Province.
Feb 04, 2026
WORLD
NASA fuels its moon rocket in a crucial test to decide when Artemis astronauts will launch
NASA fuels its moon rocket in a crucial test to decide when...
The launch team began loading the 322-foot (98-meter) rocket with super-cold hydrogen and oxygen at Kennedy Space Center late at midday. More than 700,000 gallons (2.6 million liters) had to flow into the tanks and remain on board for several hours, mimicking the final stages of an actual countdown.
Feb 04, 2026
ECONOMY
NEA signs PPAs for 750 MW of solar power, 15 projects awarded to Bhlon Group
NEA signs PPAs for 750 MW of solar power, 15 projects awarde...
The NEA had floated a tender around one-and-a-half years ago to procure 960 MW of solar power, selecting 63 companies through a competitive bidding process. Of the total targeted capacity, PPAs for 750 MW have been completed so far.
Feb 04, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal records Rs 6.98 billion of remittance outflows in six months
Nepal records Rs 6.98 billion of remittance outflows in six...
The records maintained by Nepal Rastra Bank show that foreign employees working in various organizations inside the country took away Rs 6.98 billion during mid-July 2025 and mid-January 2026.
Feb 04, 2026
SOCIETY
One killed, three injured in road accident
One killed, three injured in road accident
Further investigation into the incident is underway.
Feb 04, 2026
WORLD
Russian attacks on Ukraine 'don't signal seriousness' on peace: NATO chief
Russian attacks on Ukraine 'don't signal seriousness' on pea...
"Direct talks are now underway and this is important progress. But Russian attacks like those last night, do not signal seriousness about peace," Rutte said in an address to Ukraine's parliament.
Feb 04, 2026
SOCIETY
EC seeks clarification from KMC
EC seeks clarification from KMC
The EC wrote to the metropolis questioning its decision to begin providing basic health services door-to-door for citizens aged 70 and above after the code of conduct came into force.
Feb 04, 2026