OPINION

Security First: What Nepal Can—and Cannot—Learn from Bangladesh’s 2026 Election

Security First: What Nepal Can—and Cannot—Learn from Bangladesh’s 2026 Election

Election security is not just paperwork—it is a big expense for any country.

Election security is not just paperwork—it is a big expense for any country.

Feb 18, 2026

OPINION

From Threat Perceptions to Shared Opportunities: Toward a New Nepal-China Narrative

From Threat Perceptions to Shared Opportunities: Toward a New Nepal-China Narrative

Nepali society is increasingly seeking a renewed narrative in its relation with China. Earlier discourses have been fram...

Nepali society is increasingly seeking a renewed narrative in its relation with China. Earlier discourses have been fram...

Feb 18, 2026

Editorial

Public Spending Bottlenecks

Public Spending Bottlenecks

With capital spending at just 15.62 per cent of its annual target, Nepal’s sluggish budget execution is weighing h...

With capital spending at just 15.62 per cent of its annual target, Nepal’s sluggish budget execution is weighing h...

Feb 18, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt enforces E-commerce Directive 2026 to streamline online businesses

Govt enforces E-commerce Directive 2026 to streamline online businesses

In addition, e-commerce firms must use digital payment gateways approved by Nepal Rastra Bank.

In addition, e-commerce firms must use digital payment gateways approved by Nepal Rastra Bank.

Feb 18, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt opens climate finance window to private sector

Govt opens climate finance window to private sector

The government has opened the door for private sector-led green energy projects to mobilize climate finance received by...

The government has opened the door for private sector-led green energy projects to mobilize climate finance received by...

Feb 18, 2026

POLITICS

PM directs search for alternative entry point for fast track, shelves Khokana dispute

PM directs search for alternative entry point for fast track, shelves Khokana dispute

During a high-level meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday, PM Karki said the nationally important proj...

During a high-level meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday, PM Karki said the nationally important proj...

Feb 17, 2026

SOCIETY

African swine fever detected in 10,000 pigs around the Valley; farmers urged to remain alert

African swine fever detected in 10,000 pigs around the Valley; farmers urged to remain alert

As no vaccine against the disease is currently available, the ministry has advised farmers to strictly follow biosecurit...

As no vaccine against the disease is currently available, the ministry has advised farmers to strictly follow biosecurit...

Feb 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Buddha Air plane crash probe delayed; extension proposed

Buddha Air plane crash probe delayed; extension proposed

Senior Captain Binod Puri, who was assigned to lead the inquiry, has proposed an extension, citing insufficient time to...

Senior Captain Binod Puri, who was assigned to lead the inquiry, has proposed an extension, citing insufficient time to...

Feb 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Kathmandu DAO authorises four-day detention of Durga Prasai

Kathmandu DAO authorises four-day detention of Durga Prasai

Police arrested him from his residence in Bhaktapur on Monday night on charges of disseminating election-related misinfo...

Police arrested him from his residence in Bhaktapur on Monday night on charges of disseminating election-related misinfo...

Feb 17, 2026

ECONOMY

214 companies lose as NEPSE plummets 20.75 points

214 companies lose as NEPSE plummets 20.75 points

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday nosedived 20.75 points to close at 2,642.15 points.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday nosedived 20.75 points to close at 2,642.15 points.

Feb 17, 2026