WORLD

The secret to an elephant's grace? Whiskers

The secret to an elephant's grace? Whiskers

New research published Thursday in the journal Science details how the whiskers that cover an elephant's trunk have uniq...

New research published Thursday in the journal Science details how the whiskers that cover an elephant's trunk have uniq...

Feb 16, 2026

WORLD

WHO sets out concerns over US vaccine trial in G.Bissau

WHO sets out concerns over US vaccine trial in G.Bissau

The WHO insisted in a statement that the existing hepatitis B birth dose vaccine was an "effective and essential" public...

The WHO insisted in a statement that the existing hepatitis B birth dose vaccine was an "effective and essential" public...

Feb 16, 2026

WORLD

What does Greenland's mining industry look like?

What does Greenland's mining industry look like?

Harsh conditions and weak infrastructure make mining a difficult task, however.

Harsh conditions and weak infrastructure make mining a difficult task, however.

Feb 16, 2026

OPINION

Voters Deserve Vision, Not Entertainment

Voters Deserve Vision, Not Entertainment

Winning votes is temporary; earning trust through ethical, informed and inclusive communication defines true leadership....

Winning votes is temporary; earning trust through ethical, informed and inclusive communication defines true leadership....

Feb 16, 2026

Editorial

Shrinking Revenue, Shrinking Federal Promise

Shrinking Revenue, Shrinking Federal Promise

Persistent revenue shortfalls and a narrow, import-dependent tax base are forcing the federal government to cut grants t...

Persistent revenue shortfalls and a narrow, import-dependent tax base are forcing the federal government to cut grants t...

Feb 16, 2026

ECONOMY

Life insurers’ profits drop 4.43 percent in Q2

Life insurers’ profits drop 4.43 percent in Q2

Net profits of life insurance companies declined by 4.43 percent as of the first half of the current fiscal year (FY).

Net profits of life insurance companies declined by 4.43 percent as of the first half of the current fiscal year (FY).

Feb 15, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt amending NRB Act to promote digital currency, strengthen financial governance

Govt amending NRB Act to promote digital currency, strengthen financial governance

According to the ministry, the amendment aims to make the central bank more autonomous, transparent and accountable in l...

According to the ministry, the amendment aims to make the central bank more autonomous, transparent and accountable in l...

Feb 16, 2026

ECONOMY

FDI pledges increase 50 percent to Rs 40.28 billion in seven months

FDI pledges increase 50 percent to Rs 40.28 billion in seven months

Nepal received pledges for the foreign direct investment (FDI) worth Rs 40.28 billion in the first seven months of the c...

Nepal received pledges for the foreign direct investment (FDI) worth Rs 40.28 billion in the first seven months of the c...

Feb 15, 2026

WORLD

China wants 'new level' in Germany ties, Beijing's FM tells Merz

China wants 'new level' in Germany ties, Beijing's FM tells Merz

Wang has been trying to present Beijing as a more reliable and stable partner of the European Union, as the bloc seeks t...

Wang has been trying to present Beijing as a more reliable and stable partner of the European Union, as the bloc seeks t...

Feb 15, 2026

ECONOMY

Rose sales worth Rs 70 million on Valentine’s Day

Rose sales worth Rs 70 million on Valentine’s Day

According to the Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN), about 500,000 stems of roses (Dutch roses) were consumed during t...

According to the Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN), about 500,000 stems of roses (Dutch roses) were consumed during t...

Feb 15, 2026