WORLD

Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15 percent

Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15 percent

Trump said on his Truth Social platform that after a thorough review of Friday's "extraordinarily anti-American decision...

Trump said on his Truth Social platform that after a thorough review of Friday's "extraordinarily anti-American decision...

Feb 23, 2026

POLITICS

HoR polls 10 days away: EC urges local-level representatives not to involve in poll publicity

HoR polls 10 days away: EC urges local-level representatives not to involve in poll publicity

To keep a free, fair, impartial, transparent, fearless and economical environment for the upcoming March 5 House of Repr...

To keep a free, fair, impartial, transparent, fearless and economical environment for the upcoming March 5 House of Repr...

Feb 23, 2026

POLITICS

HoR election: EC recommends govt for three days of public holiday

HoR election: EC recommends govt for three days of public holiday

Joint Secretary and Spokesperson at EC, Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, informed that the commission had recommended the holid...

Joint Secretary and Spokesperson at EC, Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, informed that the commission had recommended the holid...

Feb 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Curfew lifted in Rautahat

Curfew lifted in Rautahat

The District Security Committee revised the curfew schedule and fully withdrew it from 6 am on Monday.

The District Security Committee revised the curfew schedule and fully withdrew it from 6 am on Monday.

Feb 23, 2026

WORLD

Pakistan launches deadly strikes in Afghanistan

Pakistan launches deadly strikes in Afghanistan

The overnight attacks were the most extensive since border clashes in October killed more than 70 people on both sides a...

The overnight attacks were the most extensive since border clashes in October killed more than 70 people on both sides a...

Feb 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Bus accident in Dhading: 17 dead, 24 injured

Bus accident in Dhading: 17 dead, 24 injured

The identities of the deceased and injured have yet to be confirmed. The exact cause of the accident remains unknown.

The identities of the deceased and injured have yet to be confirmed. The exact cause of the accident remains unknown.

Feb 23, 2026

POLITICS

Nepal–India border points to remain closed from March 3 to 5

Nepal–India border points to remain closed from March 3 to 5

A meeting of Nepali and Indian security officials held Saturday at the Integrated Check Post in Birgunj decided to compl...

A meeting of Nepali and Indian security officials held Saturday at the Integrated Check Post in Birgunj decided to compl...

Feb 23, 2026

OPINION

President Paudel’s Japan Visit: Strengthening a Trusted Partnership

President Paudel’s Japan Visit: Strengthening a Trusted Partnership

President Paudel’s landmark visit to Japan not only commemorated seven decades of diplomatic ties but also reinfor...

President Paudel’s landmark visit to Japan not only commemorated seven decades of diplomatic ties but also reinfor...

Feb 23, 2026

Editorial

A Troubling Poll Season

A Troubling Poll Season

As Nepal heads towards the March 5 elections, escalating communal and partisan violence is eroding voter confidence and...

As Nepal heads towards the March 5 elections, escalating communal and partisan violence is eroding voter confidence and...

Feb 23, 2026

WORLD

After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement

After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement

When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine surpassed 1,418 days last month, it officially exceeded a historic mi...

When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine surpassed 1,418 days last month, it officially exceeded a historic mi...

Feb 22, 2026