POLITICS
HoR election: 219 out of 250 candidates in Kathmandu open bank accounts
HoR election: 219 out of 250 candidates in Kathmandu open ba...
For the HoR election to be held on March 5, 250 candidates have registered their nominations in 10 constituencies of Kathmandu and are actively advancing their poll campaigns.
Feb 26, 2026
POLITICS
Kathmandu-3: Balen’s ‘soldier’ or Ujyalo’s ‘hero’?
Kathmandu-3: Balen’s ‘soldier’ or Ujyalo’s ‘hero’?
While Pandey presents himself as a fresh face riding the “Balen wave,” another high-profile newcomer has stepped into the arena: former Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and Chairman of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, Kulman Ghising.
Feb 26, 2026
POLITICS
HoR poll countdown: 359 polling stations labeled 'highly sensitive' in Karnali
HoR poll countdown: 359 polling stations labeled 'highly sen...
Of the province's 10 districts, 359 polling stations are highly sensitive, 422 are categorised as sensitive, and 160 are considered normal.
Feb 26, 2026
WORLD
Despite drop in 2025, Russian oil exports exceed pre-war volumes: report
Despite drop in 2025, Russian oil exports exceed pre-war vol...
Russia's shadow fleet consists of ageing tankers, with often opaque ownership, used to circumvent sanctions imposed by the European Union, the United States and the G7 group of nations.
Feb 26, 2026
ECONOMY
Mobile phone import surges 49 percent to Rs 3.38 Billion in a Month
Mobile phone import surges 49 percent to Rs 3.38 Billion in...
Records from the Department of Customs (DoC) show that Nepal imported 162,000 mobile phones worth Rs 3.38 billion between mid-January and mid-February.
Feb 26, 2026
POLITICS
NHRC urges to enable atmosphere for clean, free, fair elections
NHRC urges to enable atmosphere for clean, free, fair electi...
He highlighted the crucial role of the government, political parties, civil society, security agencies, and the media in creating an atmosphere conducive to the elections.
Feb 26, 2026
ECONOMY
Monetary policy review: NRB to boost credit flow to productive sector
Monetary policy review: NRB to boost credit flow to producti...
Presenting the mid-term review of the Monetary Policy for 2025/26 on Tuesday, the central bank introduced revisions to the mandatory minimum credit ratio that Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) must maintain for priority sectors.
Feb 26, 2026
WORLD
India's Modi lands in Israel to 'strengthen cooperation'
India's Modi lands in Israel to 'strengthen cooperation'
"Our nations share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership," Modi said in a statement before leaving New Delhi, adding that he will address the Knesset, Israel's parliament, later on Thursday.
Feb 26, 2026
WORLD
Trump tries to reset presidency in State of the Union speech
Trump tries to reset presidency in State of the Union speech
Trump sought to paint a rosy picture of his achievements in his longest-ever speech to Congress -- and despite branding Democrats "crazy" the Republican president largely struck a measured tone.
Feb 26, 2026
Interview
‘Clean Air Can Become a Powerful Metric of National Success’
‘Clean Air Can Become a Powerful Metric of National Success’
Developing countries deserve clean air. We must stop waiting for someone else to solve the problem. Change begins with awareness, public demand, government response, and collaboration.
Feb 26, 2026