POLITICS

UML promises jobs, mines and mega cities in five-year plan

UML promises jobs, mines and mega cities in five-year plan

The party has pledged to end extreme poverty and raise per capita income to approximately USD 3,000 through inclusive an...

The party has pledged to end extreme poverty and raise per capita income to approximately USD 3,000 through inclusive an...

Feb 20, 2026

OPINION

Beyond Promises: Rethinking Democracy in Nepal

Beyond Promises: Rethinking Democracy in Nepal

As voter disillusionment grows, Nepal must move beyond promise-driven electoral politics toward a more transparent, part...

As voter disillusionment grows, Nepal must move beyond promise-driven electoral politics toward a more transparent, part...

Feb 20, 2026

OPINION

Open Borders, Smart Partnerships: Nepal–India’s Emerging Blueprint

Open Borders, Smart Partnerships: Nepal–India’s Emerging Blueprint

Nepal–India cooperation can be strengthened by combining innovation-driven economic engagement through startups wi...

Nepal–India cooperation can be strengthened by combining innovation-driven economic engagement through startups wi...

Feb 20, 2026

Editorial

FDI without limits: Nepal rolls out red carpet for big investors

FDI without limits: Nepal rolls out red carpet for big investors

Unlimited foreign capital can unsettle local businesses. Without sensible safeguards, large foreign firms could crowd ou...

Unlimited foreign capital can unsettle local businesses. Without sensible safeguards, large foreign firms could crowd ou...

Feb 20, 2026

ECONOMY

Populist economic agendas dominate parties’ election manifestos

Populist economic agendas dominate parties’ election manifestos

From free loans to 1.5 million jobs, parties unveil grand economic commitments amid feasibility doubts raised by experts

From free loans to 1.5 million jobs, parties unveil grand economic commitments amid feasibility doubts raised by experts

Feb 20, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal–India border to close 72 hours before March 5 elections

Nepal–India border to close 72 hours before March 5 elections

Nepal and India have agreed to seal their shared border 72 hours prior to the general election scheduled for March 5.

Nepal and India have agreed to seal their shared border 72 hours prior to the general election scheduled for March 5.

Feb 19, 2026

WORLD

UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct

UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct

Britain's former prince Andrew was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as UK...

Britain's former prince Andrew was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as UK...

Feb 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Jumla van accident: Two of seven injured in critical condition

Jumla van accident: Two of seven injured in critical condition

The accident occurred at around noon on Thursday. According to the District Police Office, Jumla, the van (registration...

The accident occurred at around noon on Thursday. According to the District Police Office, Jumla, the van (registration...

Feb 19, 2026

SPORTS

Dipendra Singh Airee improves position in ICC T20 all-rounder rankings

Dipendra Singh Airee improves position in ICC T20 all-rounder rankings

According to the latest rankings published by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, Airee climbed two sp...

According to the latest rankings published by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, Airee climbed two sp...

Feb 19, 2026

POLITICS

Instability, not coalition politics, driving crisis in Nepal: UML Chair Oli

Instability, not coalition politics, driving crisis in Nepal: UML Chair Oli

“The current crisis has not arisen because major parties came together. It has been invited in an attempt to break...

“The current crisis has not arisen because major parties came together. It has been invited in an attempt to break...

Feb 19, 2026