WORLD
Meghalaya coal mine blast: Two youths from Khotang killed, four critical
Meghalaya coal mine blast: Two youths from Khotang killed, f...
The blast occurred on Thursday at a coal mine operating in Umsaanghat, Meghalaya. Those killed have been identified as 27-year-old Purna Bahadur Khapangi Magar and 24-year-old Surendra Khapangi Magar of Salghari Bhanjyang, Barahapokhari Rural Municipality 1.
Feb 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Today’s weather: Mist to blanket Terai; hilly, mountainous regions to remain fair
Today’s weather: Mist to blanket Terai; hilly, mountainous r...
The weather has remained largely fair in the hilly and mountainous regions of the country. There is a chance of mist and fog in most parts of the Terai this afternoon.
Feb 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Visit of Tibetan Buddhist leader draws scrutiny amid China concerns
Visit of Tibetan Buddhist leader draws scrutiny amid China c...
CPN-UML Vice Chair Ram Bahadur Thapa said a Chinese intellectual had published an article in the Chinese media outlet Dragon, issuing a warning to Nepal and the Nepali government. Thapa linked the concern to the recent visit of Kyabje Jonang Gyaltsab Rinpoche, who arrived in Kathmandu on January 29...
Feb 06, 2026
ECONOMY
Hotel Forest Inn issues IPO, 3.32 million shares open for general public
Hotel Forest Inn issues IPO, 3.32 million shares open for ge...
The company is offering 3.32 million shares to the public at a face value of Rs 100 per share, amounting to Rs 332 million. Investors can apply for a minimum of 10 shares and a maximum of 200,000 shares until Feb 9.
Feb 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Baitadi Bus Accident: Death toll reaches 13
Baitadi Bus Accident: Death toll reaches 13
The bus, carrying wedding guests, was traveling toward Bajhang from Bhavane in Purchaudi Municipality 7 of Baitadi. The vehicle, with registration number Sup Pra 02 001 Kha 1119, crashed at the Badgaon bend in Purchaudi 7 on Thursday.
Feb 06, 2026
WORLD
Bezos-led Washington Post announces 'painful' job cuts
Bezos-led Washington Post announces 'painful' job cuts
The Post, which gained legendary status when its reporting helped bring down president Richard Nixon in the Watergate scandal, will see "substantial" reductions in its newsroom, Executive Editor Matt Murray said.
Feb 06, 2026
POLITICS
NC to contest all seats independently, rules out pre-poll alliances
NC to contest all seats independently, rules out pre-poll al...
“There will be no alliances before the election. All constituencies already have Congress candidates, and we are campaigning vigorously,” Chalise said. “The party president has publicly confirmed this, and I urge everyone not to be misled by speculation.”
Feb 06, 2026
Editorial
Caution Over Credit
Caution Over Credit
Banks’ caution is understandable. Home and share-backed loans are easier to recover if conditions deteriorate. They generate regular cash flows and pose fewer surprises. Past lending excesses left banks burdened with bad loans, making them reluctant to finance long-gestation projects with unce...
Feb 06, 2026
OPINION
A War Fought in Silence: Nepal’s Young Survivors of Sexual Abuse
A War Fought in Silence: Nepal’s Young Survivors of Sexual A...
When newspapers report these cases, we speak of the “crime.” We focus on police reports, dates and perpetrators. But sitting in the rooms of Antardristi Nepal, I realised that for these girls, the crime is only the beginning. The physical act marks the start; the real struggle unfolds in...
Feb 06, 2026
OPINION
From Promises to Proof: Rethinking How We Vote
From Promises to Proof: Rethinking How We Vote
In a political landscape dominated by noise and vague promises, voters must move beyond slogans and use clear criteria to assess candidates’ integrity, competence and commitment to the public good.
Feb 06, 2026