SOCIETY
Around 80,000 leave Kathmandu in two days as the movement of voters rises
Around 80,000 leave Kathmandu in two days as the movement of...
As the election approaches, major bus parks and exit points in the valley are experiencing heavy traffic. Long-distance buses are crowded as voters travel to their districts to prepare for casting their votes.
Mar 01, 2026
POLITICS
Gagan Thapa urges voters: Don’t be swayed by negativity circulated online
Gagan Thapa urges voters: Don’t be swayed by negativity circ...
Speaking at a party election rally in Kirtipur on Sunday, Thapa warned against being influenced by negative rumors circulating on social media and emphasized that NC candidates remain strong on the ground.
Mar 01, 2026
WORLD
India need to 'be brave with the bat' in West Indies showdown
India need to 'be brave with the bat' in West Indies showdow...
India come into Sunday's do-or-die Super Eights clash in Kolkata full of confidence after finally stringing together a consistent batting performance in piling up 256-4 against Zimbabwe.
Mar 01, 2026
POLITICS
Nepali Congress and Nepali Congress (BP) move towards unity
Nepali Congress and Nepali Congress (BP) move towards unity
Thapa assigned coordination on the unification process to Sitaram KC, chairman of the Democratic Lawyers Association (DLA) and convener of the party’s election committee. For the merger, KC and senior Congress (BP) leader Karna Bahadur Malla prepared a written agreement.
Mar 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal suspends work permits for Gulf-bound workers amid Middle East tensions
Nepal suspends work permits for Gulf-bound workers amid Midd...
According to Chandra Bahadur Siwakoti, spokesperson at the Department of Foreign Employment, the decision to halt labor permit issuance will remain in effect until further notice. The move follows heightened security concerns after Israeli and U.S. missile strikes on Iran, which prompted retaliatory...
Mar 01, 2026
POLITICS
If KP Oli loses, the nation loses: Yogesh Bhattarai
If KP Oli loses, the nation loses: Yogesh Bhattarai
Speaking at the inauguration of a motorcycle rally organized in Kamal Rural Municipality of Jhapa on Sunday, where Oli is contesting, Bhattarai urged voters to ensure the victory of nationalist forces in the election. He said the CPN-UML is currently leading nationalist forces under the leadership o...
Mar 01, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE rises double digits ahead of HoR polls, gains 19.27 points
NEPSE rises double digits ahead of HoR polls, gains 19.27 po...
On the last trading day before the House of Representatives (HoR) election, the Nepali stock market recorded a double-digit gain. The NEPSE index climbed 19.27 points on Sunday, closing at 2,674.20.
Mar 01, 2026
POLITICS
Nepali Embassy in Qatar calls for adherence to security protocols
Nepali Embassy in Qatar calls for adherence to security prot...
Currently, there are approximately 360 thousand Nepali workers in Qatar. Tensions in West Asia have escalated following Iran's retaliation against a joint military operation conducted by the United States and Israel on Saturday.
Mar 01, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal urges resolution through dialogue as tension escalates in the Middle East
Nepal urges resolution through dialogue as tension escalates...
The government urged all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint, avoid actions that could escalate tensions, and ensure the safety of civilians. The ministry also called for resolving differences through diplomacy and dialogue.
Mar 01, 2026
WORLD
8 killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan's Karachi
8 killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan's K...
"We have moved at least eight dead bodies to Karachi's civil hospitals, while 20 others were injured in the consulate incident," said Muhammad Amin, a spokesman for the Edhi Foundation rescue service, adding most had bullet wounds.
Mar 01, 2026