ECONOMY

Gold and silver prices soar globally, Nepali market stable amid election

Gold and silver prices soar globally, Nepali market stable amid election

After two days of decline, gold reached $5,169.72 per ounce, while silver increased to $84.71 per ounce.

After two days of decline, gold reached $5,169.72 per ounce, while silver increased to $84.71 per ounce.

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

Former PM Baburam Bhattarai casts vote in Gorkha

Former PM Baburam Bhattarai casts vote in Gorkha

Bhattarai voted at 9:15 am on Thursday at the polling center located at Annapurna Secondary School in Palungtar Municipa...

Bhattarai voted at 9:15 am on Thursday at the polling center located at Annapurna Secondary School in Palungtar Municipa...

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

Acting Kathmandu Mayor Sunita Dangol casts vote from Lagan Tole

Acting Kathmandu Mayor Sunita Dangol casts vote from Lagan Tole

Dangol voted at around 9 am at the polling center located in Ward 21 of Kathmandu Metropolitan City.

Dangol voted at around 9 am at the polling center located in Ward 21 of Kathmandu Metropolitan City.

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

NC President Thapa votes, says election essential to bring the Constitution back on track

NC President Thapa votes, says election essential to bring the Constitution back on track

He also thanked the government for successfully conducting the election. The NC has projected Thapa as a future prime mi...

He also thanked the government for successfully conducting the election. The NC has projected Thapa as a future prime mi...

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

Nepal goes to polls today: A litmus test for parties, leaders

Nepal goes to polls today: A litmus test for parties, leaders

This is not just another routine election; it has posed a stronger test for political parties, leaders, and the system i...

This is not just another routine election; it has posed a stronger test for political parties, leaders, and the system i...

Mar 05, 2026

Editorial

Democracy’s Reset Moment

Democracy’s Reset Moment

The snap election offers Nepal a decisive opportunity to restore constitutional order, stabilise governance, and renew p...

The snap election offers Nepal a decisive opportunity to restore constitutional order, stabilise governance, and renew p...

Mar 05, 2026

WORLD

Canada PM says Israeli-US strikes on Iran 'inconsistent with international law'

Canada PM says Israeli-US strikes on Iran 'inconsistent with international law'

Speaking at a gathering of the Lowy Institute think tank in Sydney, Carney said Canada welcomed steps to change Iran's f...

Speaking at a gathering of the Lowy Institute think tank in Sydney, Carney said Canada welcomed steps to change Iran's f...

Mar 04, 2026

WORLD

Israel launches new strikes as Iran squeezes key oil shipping route

Israel launches new strikes as Iran squeezes key oil shipping route

Governments scrambled to evacuate citizens stranded in the Middle East, where Iran expanded a retaliatory missile and dr...

Governments scrambled to evacuate citizens stranded in the Middle East, where Iran expanded a retaliatory missile and dr...

Mar 04, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices fall sharply

Gold, silver prices fall sharply

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold fell by Rs 11,000 per...

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold fell by Rs 11,000 per...

Mar 04, 2026

POLITICS

One day to go for voting: EC urges banks to run service

One day to go for voting: EC urges banks to run service

The government has given public holidays from March 4 to 6 for the House of Representatives election.

The government has given public holidays from March 4 to 6 for the House of Representatives election.

Mar 04, 2026