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
POLITICS
Fringe communist parties warn of stern protest amid arrest of their leader
Fringe communist parties warn of stern protest amid arrest o...
Six fringe communist parties boycotting the March 5 elections have demanded the immediate release of Purna Bahadur Khadka and warned the government of a stronger movement if it interferes with their protest programmes.
Feb 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Health Ministry urges vigilance against Nipah virus despite low risk
Health Ministry urges vigilance against Nipah virus despite...
The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) under the Ministry said the health facilities and agencies across the country have been cautioned as part of preparedness and Nipah virus algorithm tracking has been prepared in view of the outbreak of the virus in India.
Feb 03, 2026
POLITICS
KMC makes 'Balen-only' lift accessible to public
KMC makes 'Balen-only' lift accessible to public
According to officials, Balen had set a personal password and used the lift exclusively for himself and his team during his tenure.
Feb 03, 2026
ECONOMY
No shortage of LPG gas, says NOC
No shortage of LPG gas, says NOC
The NOC said that the gas-related industries in the country imported 47,304 metric tonnes of gas from Indian Oil Corporation in January this year. Previously, 47,264 metric tons of gas were imported in November, 2025 and 48, 531 metric tonnes in December the same year.
Feb 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Balen says ensuring free education and healthcare is not possible now
Balen says ensuring free education and healthcare is not pos...
Balendra Shah talking with candidates of Jhapa constituency 5 said Nepal lacks the financial capacity to fully implement constitutionally guaranteed free education and healthcare, citing budgetary constraints.
Feb 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Compensation fixed for hydel project-affected households
Compensation fixed for hydel project-affected households
A meeting of the compensation determination committee presided over by the Chief District Officer decided to dole out compensation to the households affected by the project site at Lokpa, Dharapani, Dhoklak, Bulsalt and Jhaputar in Rishing Municipality, Tanahun.
Feb 03, 2026
WORLD
Finland building icebreakers for US amid Arctic tensions
Finland building icebreakers for US amid Arctic tensions
Sixty percent of the world's icebreakers are Finnish-made and 80 percent are designed by Finnish companies, according to Arctia, the state-owned firm which manages the country's icebreaker fleet.
Feb 03, 2026