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

ECONOMY

RSP unveils citizens’ covenant

RSP unveils citizens’ covenant

Stating commitments to a pluralistic federal democratic republic, liberal economic policies with social justice, a refor...

Stating commitments to a pluralistic federal democratic republic, liberal economic policies with social justice, a refor...

Feb 15, 2026

SOCIETY

138 people involved in unruly activities detained from Pashupati area

138 people involved in unruly activities detained from Pashupati area

The police said those detained were involved in pickpocketing, unruly behavior, pushing, and marijuana use.

The police said those detained were involved in pickpocketing, unruly behavior, pushing, and marijuana use.

Feb 15, 2026

POLITICS

Kulman-led Ujyalo Nepal Party unveils election manifesto

Kulman-led Ujyalo Nepal Party unveils election manifesto

Pledges to practice socialism-oriented economic system

Pledges to practice socialism-oriented economic system

Feb 15, 2026

WORLD

Australia to spend $2.8 billion on new nuclear subs facility

Australia to spend $2.8 billion on new nuclear subs facility

The AUKUS pact aims to arm Australia with a fleet of cutting-edge submarines from the United States and would provide fo...

The AUKUS pact aims to arm Australia with a fleet of cutting-edge submarines from the United States and would provide fo...

Feb 15, 2026