WORLD
'Tehran' TV series producer Dana Eden found dead in Athens
'Tehran' TV series producer Dana Eden found dead in Athens
The body of the 52-year-old Israeli national was found late Sunday in her hotel room near Syntagma Square, in the heart of the Greek capital, the force said.
Feb 17, 2026
WORLD
Iran's Revolutionary Guards begin military drills in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards begin military drills in Strait...
The war games, the duration of which was not specified, aim to prepare the Guards for "potential security and military threats" in the strait, state TV said, after the United States deployed a large naval force to the area.
Feb 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Land transactions pick up pace, boosting government revenue by Rs 2.25 billion
Land transactions pick up pace, boosting government revenue...
Data from the Department of Land Management and Archive (DoLMA) shows land revenue reached Rs 26.96 billion between mid-July 2025 and mid-February 2026. This is a notable increase from the Rs 24.71 billion collected during the same period last fiscal year.
Feb 17, 2026
ECONOMY
BFIs prioritize consumer loans over production sector amid rising bad loans: NRB
BFIs prioritize consumer loans over production sector amid r...
A report released by the Banks and Financial Institutions Regulation Department of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) reveals that BFIs had disbursed Rs 1.261 trillion in consumption loans by mid-January of the current fiscal year.
Feb 17, 2026
OPINION
Politics in the Era of Artificial Superintelligence
Politics in the Era of Artificial Superintelligence
As artificial superintelligence reshapes governance from ballot-based consent to algorithmic coordination, the central question becomes whether democracy can adapt before human agency is rendered obsolete by optimized systems.
Feb 17, 2026
Editorial
The Perils of Impunity
The Perils of Impunity
Impunity has become entrenched in Nepal, as repeated commissions investigating abuses during protests and armed conflicts fail to deliver justice, leaving victims without accountability and perpetuating a culture of unpunished violations.
Feb 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Dailekh gas can substitute petrol and diesel, say experts
Dailekh gas can substitute petrol and diesel, say experts
Prakash Luitel, information officer at the Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) and a member of the petroleum exploration project, said the methane-rich gas could potentially substitute petrol and diesel.
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Optics and elections: How a ceremonial performance sparked geopolitical speculation in Nep...
Optics and elections: How a ceremonial performance sparked g...
As campaigning for the HoR election intensifies, the episode underscores how routine diplomatic and military engagements can quickly become political flashpoints — especially when sovereignty, foreign influence and generational politics dominate public discourse.
Feb 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Polls cast shadow over peak tourism season
Polls cast shadow over peak tourism season
Hotels see rising cancellations ahead of general election
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS
Candidates intensify door-to-door campaigning ahead of election
Candidates intensify door-to-door campaigning ahead of elect...
The Election Commission (EC) has designated February 16 to March 2 for formal campaign activities, including public meetings, rallies, processions, corner meetings and the use of loudspeakers. Until then, parties and candidates are barred from organizing large gatherings.
Feb 16, 2026