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 With the publication of the notice, the new regulations have automatically repealed the existing ones, the EC said.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
SOCIETY
Woman arrested with brown sugar at Chandragadhi Airport
Woman arrested with brown sugar at Chandragadhi Airport
According to police, Roshni Budha of Kharpunath Rural Municipality–2 in Humla was apprehended on Monday afternoon while undergoing a security check at the airport. She was scheduled to travel to Kathmandu on Yeti Airlines flight number 926.
Feb 03, 2026
ECONOMY
World Bank approves nearly Rs 14 billion project for Nepal’s development
World Bank approves nearly Rs 14 billion project for Nepal’s...
According to the World Bank, the project will help improve financial access for more than 100,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country. It seeks to strengthen Nepal’s Deposit and Credit Guarantee Fund by reducing financial risks, enhancing financial sustainability, and suppor...
Feb 03, 2026