ECONOMY
Political change, economic pause: Speakers flag stalled transformation at Creators Champio...
Political change, economic pause: Speakers flag stalled tran...
Speakers at the Creators Champion 3.0 organised by Nepal Republic Media raised serious concerns over the widening gap between Nepal’s political change and its stalled economic transformation, as well as the growing influence of money and interest groups in politics.
Feb 08, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 145.36, euro atRs 171.41
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 145.36, euro atRs 171.41
As per the central bank's rates, the buying rate for one US dollar is Rs 144.76, while the selling rate is Rs 145.36. Similarly, the buying rate of one European euro has been set at Rs 170.70 and the selling rate at Rs 171.41. One UK pound sterling is being bought at Rs 196.72 and sold at Rs 19...
Feb 08, 2026
SOCIETY
High Court orders FNJ to conduct labor negotiations peacefully
High Court orders FNJ to conduct labor negotiations peaceful...
The Patan High Court has directed the Federation of Nepalese Journalists (FNJ) to ensure that labor negotiations conducted for the welfare and rights of journalists are carried out peacefully.
Feb 08, 2026
SOCIETY
NMA urges govt to curb sale of toothpaste, beauty products contaminated with lead
NMA urges govt to curb sale of toothpaste, beauty products c...
In a press release issued on Friday, the umbrella body cited a recent study by the Center for Public Health and Environment Promotion (Cephed), which found alarming levels of lead in commonly used beauty and oral hygiene products.
Feb 08, 2026
ECONOMY
Wide doors, thin protection: Foreign work allowed in 149 nations, agreements with 13
Wide doors, thin protection: Foreign work allowed in 149 nat...
With the signing of a labor agreement with Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on January 25, Nepal has now formalised labor arrangements with just over a dozen major destination countries for Nepali workers.
Feb 08, 2026
OPINION
Investment: Nepal’s Broken Link to Prosperity
Investment: Nepal’s Broken Link to Prosperity
Nepal has money, but not the investment system needed to turn its savings into lasting prosperity.
Feb 08, 2026
Editorial
Nepal’s Cancer Crisis
Nepal’s Cancer Crisis
Delayed diagnosis, limited access to treatment and systemic weaknesses continue to fuel high mortality in Nepal, even though many cancers are preventable and curable if detected early.
Feb 08, 2026
SPORTS
Faheem blitz sees Pakistan avoid Netherlands shock at T20 World Cup
Faheem blitz sees Pakistan avoid Netherlands shock at T20 Wo...
Pakistan were made to sweat as the Netherlands took a flurry of late wickets to leave them needing 29 off the last two overs with only three wickets in hand at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground.
Feb 07, 2026
SPORTS
Shepherd takes hat-trick as West Indies beat Scotland in T20 World Cup
Shepherd takes hat-trick as West Indies beat Scotland in T20...
Shepherd grabbed a sensational four wickets in five balls in the 17th over to put an end to Scotland's hopes of chasing their target of 183.
Feb 07, 2026
POLITICS
Dang-3 race likely to be a four-cornered contest among NC, UML, NCP and RSP
Dang-3 race likely to be a four-cornered contest among NC, U...
With all four forces actively mobilizing supporters, the electoral atmosphere in Dang-3 has grown increasingly competitive. As traditional parties scramble to retain their base and newer forces attempt to expand theirs, the contest remains wide open.
Feb 07, 2026