POLITICS

NC to contest all seats independently, rules out pre-poll alliances

NC to contest all seats independently, rules out pre-poll alliances

“There will be no alliances before the election. All constituencies already have Congress candidates, and we are c...

“There will be no alliances before the election. All constituencies already have Congress candidates, and we are c...

Feb 06, 2026

SOCIETY

Visit of Tibetan Buddhist leader draws scrutiny amid China concerns

Visit of Tibetan Buddhist leader draws scrutiny amid China concerns

CPN-UML Vice Chair Ram Bahadur Thapa said a Chinese intellectual had published an article in the Chinese media outlet Dr...

CPN-UML Vice Chair Ram Bahadur Thapa said a Chinese intellectual had published an article in the Chinese media outlet Dr...

Feb 06, 2026

ECONOMY

Hotel Forest Inn issues IPO, 3.32 million shares open for general public

Hotel Forest Inn issues IPO, 3.32 million shares open for general public

The company is offering 3.32 million shares to the public at a face value of Rs 100 per share, amounting to Rs 332 milli...

The company is offering 3.32 million shares to the public at a face value of Rs 100 per share, amounting to Rs 332 milli...

Feb 06, 2026

SOCIETY

Police impound parked public buses causing traffic congestion

Police impound parked public buses causing traffic congestion

The buses were seized during a special inspection drive conducted at multiple locations, Valley Traffic Police Spokesper...

The buses were seized during a special inspection drive conducted at multiple locations, Valley Traffic Police Spokesper...

Feb 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Police arrest man who claimed he set Singha Durbar on fire during Gen Z protests

Police arrest man who claimed he set Singha Durbar on fire during Gen Z protests

According to Pawan Kumar Bhattarai, spokesperson for the Kathmandu District Police Range, Gautam was arrested for claimi...

According to Pawan Kumar Bhattarai, spokesperson for the Kathmandu District Police Range, Gautam was arrested for claimi...

Feb 05, 2026

ECONOMY

BFIs cut lending rates by 1.57 percentage points over the past year due to excess liquidity

BFIs cut lending rates by 1.57 percentage points over the past year due to excess liquidity

The banks and financial institutions (BFIs) reduced interest rates on both loans and deposits by notable rates over the...

The banks and financial institutions (BFIs) reduced interest rates on both loans and deposits by notable rates over the...

Feb 06, 2026

SOCIETY

NHRC urges human right friendly elections

NHRC urges human right friendly elections

NHRC has urged parties, candidates and the public to uphold the code of conduct and avoid hate speech, misinformation an...

NHRC has urged parties, candidates and the public to uphold the code of conduct and avoid hate speech, misinformation an...

Feb 05, 2026

SPORTS

Nepal crush Canada by 6 wickets in T20 World Cup warm-up

Nepal crush Canada by 6 wickets in T20 World Cup warm-up

Nepal defeated Canada by 6 wickets in a T20 World Cup warm-up, chasing 162 with standout performances from Asif Sheikh a...

Nepal defeated Canada by 6 wickets in a T20 World Cup warm-up, chasing 162 with standout performances from Asif Sheikh a...

Feb 05, 2026

ECONOMY

201 companies gain as NEPSE soars 27.19 points and turnover crosses Rs 11 billion

201 companies gain as NEPSE soars 27.19 points and turnover crosses Rs 11 billion

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday surged 27.19 points to close at 2,708.70 points.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday surged 27.19 points to close at 2,708.70 points.

Feb 05, 2026

SOCIETY

‘The dark side of foreign employment’

‘The dark side of foreign employment’

According to Minister Bhandari, the main issue in foreign employment is the misuse of the “free visa–free ti...

According to Minister Bhandari, the main issue in foreign employment is the misuse of the “free visa–free ti...

Feb 05, 2026