SOCIETY
President Paudel pays a courtesy call on Japan’s Emperor
President Paudel pays a courtesy call on Japan’s Emperor
President Ramchandra Paudel met Japan’s Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace during his state visit, reaffirming Nepal–Japan friendship as both sides marked 70 years of diplomatic relations.
Feb 03, 2026
ECONOMY
Remittance inflows reach Rs 1.06 trillion in six months of current FY
Remittance inflows reach Rs 1.06 trillion in six months of c...
As per the central bank’s six-month macroeconomic and financial situation report, Nepal received remittances worth Rs 1.06 trillion (Rs 1,062.93 billion) between mid-July and mid-January.
Feb 03, 2026
POLITICS
UML Vice-Chair Gurung hints at possibility of forging electoral alliance
UML Vice-Chair Gurung hints at possibility of forging electo...
Gurung said political parties generally are contesting separately in the March 5 election, but there might be an alliance between some parties in some places.
Feb 03, 2026
WORLD
Air India inspects Boeing 787 fuel switches after grounding
Air India inspects Boeing 787 fuel switches after grounding
Air India has begun inspecting fuel control switches on its 33 Boeing 787 aircraft after grounding a flight over a possible defect, said an internal company note seen by AFP on Tuesday.
Feb 03, 2026
SOCIETY
PM Karki clarifies election can be held in the second phase if weather conditions are unfa...
PM Karki clarifies election can be held in the second phase...
Prime Minister Sushila Karki said elections in the Himalayan districts may be held in a second phase if weather conditions are unfavourable.
Feb 03, 2026
POLITICS
40% support made mandatory for party split
40% support made mandatory for party split
The EC has issued the Political Parties (Split) Regulations, 2082 BS, which have been published in the Nepal Gazette. With the publication of the notice, the new regulations have automatically repealed the existing ones, the EC said.
Feb 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Health Insurance Board caps outpatient services at Rs 25,000 per family
Health Insurance Board caps outpatient services at Rs 25,000...
According to a decision made by the board meeting held on January 8, the outpatient service allocation under the benefit package will now be capped at Rs 25,000 per family of five, equivalent to Rs 5,000 per member annually. The board has issued a public notice stating that the decision will come in...
Feb 03, 2026
ECONOMY
Transport operators urge parties to prioritise public transport in election manifestos
Transport operators urge parties to prioritise public transp...
Transport entrepreneurs, have urged political parties to prioritise public transport reforms in their election manifestos and warned that those failing to do so could face electoral setbacks.
Feb 03, 2026
WORLD
MSF warns of catastrophic impact as Israeli occupation halts its activities in Gaza
MSF warns of catastrophic impact as Israeli occupation halts...
The Israeli occupation authorities recently decided to end the activities of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in the Gaza Strip, and informed them that they must stop their humanitarian operations and leave the Strip by February 28, in a move that threatens to deprive hundreds of thousands of Palestini...
Feb 03, 2026
ECONOMY
Daily turnover increases to Rs 8.63 billion as NEPSE slips 12.58 points
Daily turnover increases to Rs 8.63 billion as NEPSE slips 1...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday plunged 12.58 points to close at 2,683.15 points.
Feb 03, 2026