SOCIETY
Waterbird population declines in Nepal amid wetland threats
Waterbird population declines in Nepal amid wetland threats
Annual surveys show Nepal’s waterbird populations and species are declining due to habitat loss, human activity, and environmental pressures.
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Man killed in leopard attack in Bardiya
Man killed in leopard attack in Bardiya
The victim has been identified as approximately 35-year-old Nandu Rokaya of Gulariya Municipality–4, Tulsipur. According to police, the incident occurred at the Janajagriti Community Forest in Barbardiya Municipality–11, Belbhar, where Rokaya had gone to collect grass.
Feb 05, 2026
POLITICS
Health, education and development prime concerns of voters in Mahottari-4
Health, education and development prime concerns of voters i...
In most settlements of Sonma Rural Municipality, Samsi Rural Municipality and Ramgopalpur Municipality, located in the southwest of the district, patients are compelled to go to India since health posts and primary health facilities here do not provide reliable services. Shesh Saurat, 40, from Samsi...
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Paediatric body urges parties to prioritise child rights in election manifestos
Paediatric body urges parties to prioritise child rights in...
The Nepal Paediatric Society has urged political parties to include clear child health and child rights commitments in their election manifestos.
Feb 05, 2026
POLITICS
Rabi Lamichhane, Balen Shah set for nationwide campaign tour from mid-February
Rabi Lamichhane, Balen Shah set for nationwide campaign tour...
RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane and senior leader Balen Shah are set to begin a nationwide campaign tour from mid-February, with rallies planned across at least seven provinces.
Feb 05, 2026
POLITICS
EC begins dispatching ballot boxes to polling centres
EC begins dispatching ballot boxes to polling centres
District election offices have begun managing details such as how ballot boxes will be transported to polling centres, the number required, and the schedule for dispatch. The ballot boxes for Kathmandu and Lalitpur were stored at the Election Commission office.
Feb 05, 2026
SPORTS
Nepal crush Canada by 6 wickets in T20 World Cup warm-up
Nepal crush Canada by 6 wickets in T20 World Cup warm-up
Nepal defeated Canada by 6 wickets in a T20 World Cup warm-up, chasing 162 with standout performances from Asif Sheikh and Sandeep Lamichhane.
Feb 05, 2026
ECONOMY
201 companies gain as NEPSE soars 27.19 points and turnover crosses Rs 11 billion
201 companies gain as NEPSE soars 27.19 points and turnover...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday surged 27.19 points to close at 2,708.70 points.
Feb 05, 2026
POLITICS
High-profile faces and key issues shape Jhapa-2 contest
High-profile faces and key issues shape Jhapa-2 contest
A total of 18 candidates, including those from 15 political parties and three independent candidates, are competing in the election from this constituency.
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Four-yr-old killed after being hit by RSP candidate’s campaign vehicle
Four-yr-old killed after being hit by RSP candidate’s campai...
The victim, Alpha Khatun, a resident of Ishanath Municipality–4, Mathiya, was struck by a car carrying RSP candidate Sagir Alam while it was heading out for election campaigning.
Feb 05, 2026