SOCIETY
Quake jolts Taplejung
Quake jolts Taplejung
The earthquake was felt in the other districts of eastern Nepal, it is said.
Feb 10, 2026
ECONOMY
Loan portfolio review reveals underreported credit risk in Nepali banks
Loan portfolio review reveals underreported credit risk in N...
Officials at Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) said a review of 10 large commercial banks, conducted by Bangladeshi consulting firm Howladar Yunus & Co, revealed that banks had failed to maintain adequate provisioning against loans at risk of default.
Feb 10, 2026
SOCIETY
Firearms and ammunition confiscated from Siraha prison
Firearms and ammunition confiscated from Siraha prison
A special inspection carried out on Monday by the District Security Committee resulted in the recovery of the firearms from Indrajit Yadav, 'ringleader', inside the prison.
Feb 10, 2026
WORLD
10 newly elected Thai MPs accused over push for royal insult law reform
10 newly elected Thai MPs accused over push for royal insult...
Thailand's lese-majeste law shields the king and his family from criticism and carries a maximum sentence of up to 15 years per offence.
Feb 10, 2026
SOCIETY
Gold smuggling kingpin Gore sentenced to 10 more years in prison
Gold smuggling kingpin Gore sentenced to 10 more years in pr...
A joint bench of high court judges Mahendra Nath Upadhyay and Prakash Chandra Adhikari delivered the verdict following regular hearings that began on February 3.
Feb 10, 2026
POLITICS
Govt extends deadline for Gen Z movement probe commission by 25 days
Govt extends deadline for Gen Z movement probe commission by...
On Monday, the Cabinet decided to extend the tenure of the commission headed by former Supreme Court Justice Gauri Bahadur Karki. This marks the third extension for the commission.
Feb 10, 2026
POLITICS
High-profile contests in 20 constituencies draw national attention
High-profile contests in 20 constituencies draw national att...
Candidates have stepped up outreach to voters with campaign programmes and policy pledges. While all constituencies carry equal representation, Koshi and Madhesh provinces have emerged as major focal points due to the presence of prominent national leaders and high-profile contenders.
Feb 10, 2026
OPINION
From Howaldar to Reforms: Sequencing Bank Realism with NRB and the IMF
From Howaldar to Reforms: Sequencing Bank Realism with NRB a...
Evergreening is not Nepal specific, there are numerous examples across time and geographies where different loan modification regimes have been used as a strategic tool to preserve value, confidence of the market and safeguard real economy.
Feb 10, 2026
SPORTS
Scotland spoil Italy's T20 World Cup debut with big win
Scotland spoil Italy's T20 World Cup debut with big win
Scotland piled up 207-4 with opener George Munsey top-scoring with 84 and in reply Italy were bowled out for 134 in 16.4 overs.
Feb 10, 2026
SPORTS
Zimbabwe dominate Oman on return to T20 World Cup
Zimbabwe dominate Oman on return to T20 World Cup
In their first T20 World Cup since 2022, Zimbabwe skittled Oman for 103 before knocking off the runs with 39 balls to spare.
Feb 10, 2026