ECONOMY

NEA signs PPAs for 750 MW of solar power, 15 projects awarded to Bhlon Group

NEA signs PPAs for 750 MW of solar power, 15 projects awarded to Bhlon Group

The NEA had floated a tender around one-and-a-half years ago to procure 960 MW of solar power, selecting 63 companies th...

The NEA had floated a tender around one-and-a-half years ago to procure 960 MW of solar power, selecting 63 companies th...

Feb 04, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE must diversify investment instruments as govt scales down equity: Study Report

NEPSE must diversify investment instruments as govt scales down equity: Study Report

Currently, the trading at the NEPSE is largely based on equity. Ordinary shares, debentures and mutual funds are among t...

Currently, the trading at the NEPSE is largely based on equity. Ordinary shares, debentures and mutual funds are among t...

Feb 04, 2026

SOCIETY

Woman arrested with brown sugar at Chandragadhi Airport

Woman arrested with brown sugar at Chandragadhi Airport

According to police, Roshni Budha of Kharpunath Rural Municipality–2 in Humla was apprehended on Monday afternoon...

According to police, Roshni Budha of Kharpunath Rural Municipality–2 in Humla was apprehended on Monday afternoon...

Feb 03, 2026

POLITICS

Fringe communist parties warn of stern protest amid arrest of their leader

Fringe communist parties warn of stern protest amid arrest of their leader

Six fringe communist parties boycotting the March 5 elections have demanded the immediate release of Purna Bahadur Khadk...

Six fringe communist parties boycotting the March 5 elections have demanded the immediate release of Purna Bahadur Khadk...

Feb 03, 2026

SOCIETY

Health Ministry urges vigilance against Nipah virus despite low risk

Health Ministry urges vigilance against Nipah virus despite low risk

The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) under the Ministry said the health facilities and agencies across t...

The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) under the Ministry said the health facilities and agencies across t...

Feb 03, 2026

POLITICS

52 polling stations in Jumla classified as highly sensitive

52 polling stations in Jumla classified as highly sensitive

The security body has categorized polling stations into three categories in order to make voting centres peaceful and fe...

The security body has categorized polling stations into three categories in order to make voting centres peaceful and fe...

Feb 03, 2026

WORLD

Iran president says talks with US to proceed within 'national interests'

Iran president says talks with US to proceed within 'national interests'

"I have instructed my Minister of Foreign Affairs, provided that a suitable environment exists -- one free from threats...

"I have instructed my Minister of Foreign Affairs, provided that a suitable environment exists -- one free from threats...

Feb 03, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices rise

Gold, silver prices rise

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold jumped Rs 3,700 per tola, reaching...

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold jumped Rs 3,700 per tola, reaching...

Feb 03, 2026

ECONOMY

Koteshwor Bhatbhateni set to reopen after Gen Z protest damage

Koteshwor Bhatbhateni set to reopen after Gen Z protest damage

According to company figures, infrastructure damage at 19 stores—12 fully destroyed and seven partially damaged&md...

According to company figures, infrastructure damage at 19 stores—12 fully destroyed and seven partially damaged&md...

Feb 03, 2026

POLITICS

Four top leaders in talks as March poll draws near

Four top leaders in talks as March poll draws near

Sources say CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, Nepali Congress outgoing President Sher Bahadur Deuba, and Nepali Communist Par...

Sources say CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, Nepali Congress outgoing President Sher Bahadur Deuba, and Nepali Communist Par...

Feb 03, 2026