WORLD

Final report casts doubt on existence of Canada mystery brain illness

Final report casts doubt on existence of Canada mystery brain illness

In 2021, health officials in New Brunswick launched an investigation involving 48 patients with a range of neurological...

In 2021, health officials in New Brunswick launched an investigation involving 48 patients with a range of neurological...

Jan 25, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepalis consume 31 million kg of imported chocolate worth Rs 1.5 billion in six months

Nepalis consume 31 million kg of imported chocolate worth Rs 1.5 billion in six months

From mid-July to mid-January, a total of 3,167 metric tons (31.67 million kg) of chocolates from various international b...

From mid-July to mid-January, a total of 3,167 metric tons (31.67 million kg) of chocolates from various international b...

Jan 25, 2026

WORLD

Ukraine says deadly Russian strikes threaten US-backed peace talks

Ukraine says deadly Russian strikes threaten US-backed peace talks

Bombardments killed one person and injured 27 in Kyiv and the northeastern city of Kharkiv overnight, authorities said,...

Bombardments killed one person and injured 27 in Kyiv and the northeastern city of Kharkiv overnight, authorities said,...

Jan 25, 2026

POLITICS

Madhesh emerges as a defining battleground ahead of March 5 polls

Madhesh emerges as a defining battleground ahead of March 5 polls

Once considered a routine voting region, Madhesh has now become a potential kingmaker in national politics. The province...

Once considered a routine voting region, Madhesh has now become a potential kingmaker in national politics. The province...

Jan 25, 2026

Editorial

Breathing Crisis: Nepal’s Winter of Neglect

Breathing Crisis: Nepal’s Winter of Neglect

Failure to act decisively today will exact a heavy price in overcrowded hospitals, diminished quality of life and a weak...

Failure to act decisively today will exact a heavy price in overcrowded hospitals, diminished quality of life and a weak...

Jan 25, 2026

OPINION

Nepal's Science Needs Truth, Not Hype

Nepal's Science Needs Truth, Not Hype

We celebrate the scoreboard while ignoring the conditions that make good work possible in the first place. As Nepal tri...

We celebrate the scoreboard while ignoring the conditions that make good work possible in the first place. As Nepal tri...

Jan 25, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal’s debt burden rises as rupee hits record low against US dollar

Nepal’s debt burden rises as rupee hits record low against US dollar

The Nepali currency plunged to a record low against the US dollar on Saturday, increasing the government’s debt li...

The Nepali currency plunged to a record low against the US dollar on Saturday, increasing the government’s debt li...

Jan 25, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt removes cap on FDI pledges through automatic route

Govt removes cap on FDI pledges through automatic route

The government has removed the ceiling of the foreign direct investment (FDI) proposed to inject in the country via auto...

The government has removed the ceiling of the foreign direct investment (FDI) proposed to inject in the country via auto...

Jan 24, 2026

WORLD

Snow, heavy rain kill 61 in three days in Afghanistan

Snow, heavy rain kill 61 in three days in Afghanistan

Snow and heavy rains in Afghanistan have killed at least 61 people, injured 110, and destroyed hundreds of homes over th...

Snow and heavy rains in Afghanistan have killed at least 61 people, injured 110, and destroyed hundreds of homes over th...

Jan 24, 2026

SPORTS

Nepal defeats Zimbabwe by six wickets

Nepal defeats Zimbabwe by six wickets

Nepal has defeated Zimbabwe by six wickets in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier at the Tribhuvan Univ...

Nepal has defeated Zimbabwe by six wickets in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier at the Tribhuvan Univ...

Jan 24, 2026