Editorial
Abandoned Projects and Broken Promises
Abandoned Projects and Broken Promises
Nearly a third of Nepal’s government infrastructure projects remain unfinished due to legal confusion, delayed payments, and weak accountability, exposing deep flaws in the construction sector.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
Candidates busy in door-to-door campaign to win support of voters in Kathmandu-9
Candidates busy in door-to-door campaign to win support of v...
They have been educating voters on their major election agenda, commitment and the issues mentioned in their election manifestos. But most of the voters have not yet decided whom they will vote for.
Feb 24, 2026
POLITICS
Leader Pokharel publishes resolution paper, prioritizes Tokha-Chhahare tunnel way in elect...
Leader Pokharel publishes resolution paper, prioritizes Tokh...
In his resolution paper made public recently, leader Pokharel forwarded the plan to conduct an archaeological and cultural study of Handigaon, Kathmandu and develop it as the destination of cultural tourism.
Feb 24, 2026
ECONOMY, POLITICS
Tourism in party manifestos: From doubling arrivals to doubling spending power
Tourism in party manifestos: From doubling arrivals to doubl...
Although parties have included tourism in their manifestos this time, stakeholders say the sector has historically received little priority. While manifestos mention increasing tourist numbers, doubling spending and length of stay, and raising tourism's contribution to GDP, many believe these remain...
Feb 24, 2026
ECONOMY
Palpa Cement issues IPO, 4.5 million shares allocated to the public
Palpa Cement issues IPO, 4.5 million shares allocated to the...
The IPO offers shares at a face value of Rs 100 each, totaling Rs 450 million. Investors can apply for a minimum of 10 shares and a maximum of 100,000 shares until February 27.
Feb 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Press Council urges media to be fair and responsible during election period
Press Council urges media to be fair and responsible during...
The PCN, which regularly monitors the mass media within the country, has recalled that, as in the past, it is also conducting special monitoring on whether the code of conduct for journalists and other election codes of conduct were followed in the House of Representatives election 2082.
Feb 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Five-day ice clearance reopens Nar–Phu trail, reconnecting isolated voters
Five-day ice clearance reopens Nar–Phu trail, reconnecting i...
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It takes at least two days on foot from Chame to reach Nar and Phu. Without electricity, clearing the ice had to be done manually. The frozen water had turned rock-hard and extremely slippery, blocking the trail.
Feb 24, 2026
Market
Nepal: The Seen and The Unseen photo exhibition opens in Cairo
Nepal: The Seen and The Unseen photo exhibition opens in Cai...
The exhibition has been organised by the Embassy of Nepal in Cairo in collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Culture and the Cairo Opera House.
Feb 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Ritualistic wooden pole with Chir erected at Basantapur, marking start of Holi festival
Ritualistic wooden pole with Chir erected at Basantapur, mar...
With this, Holi, the festival of colours, has begun formally. The pole erecting was conducted at auspicious hour of 7:13am, the time determined by Nepal Calendar Determination Committee.
Feb 24, 2026
OPINION
Nepal’s Tiger Crisis: A Manufactured Catastrophe?
Nepal’s Tiger Crisis: A Manufactured Catastrophe?
A pattern of calculated inaction by conservation organizations points to a sinister endgame.
Feb 24, 2026