WORLD

Russia resumes strikes on freezing Ukrainian capital

Russia resumes strikes on freezing Ukrainian capital

Trump said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to stop striking Kyiv and "various towns" during...

Trump said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to stop striking Kyiv and "various towns" during...

Feb 04, 2026

SOCIETY

Cabinet approves withdrawal of social media regulation bill

Cabinet approves withdrawal of social media regulation bill

The proposed law, which sought to regulate digital platforms and impose penalties on users and companies, had become a f...

The proposed law, which sought to regulate digital platforms and impose penalties on users and companies, had become a f...

Feb 04, 2026

OPINION

Nipah Virus and the Question of Nepal’s Preparedness

Nipah Virus and the Question of Nepal’s Preparedness

Nipah virus poses a serious regional health threat due to its high fatality rate and zoonotic nature, underscoring the u...

Nipah virus poses a serious regional health threat due to its high fatality rate and zoonotic nature, underscoring the u...

Feb 04, 2026

WORLD

WHO appeals for $1 bn for world's worst health crises in 2026

WHO appeals for $1 bn for world's worst health crises in 2026

The UN health agency estimated 239 million people would need urgent humanitarian assistance this year and the money woul...

The UN health agency estimated 239 million people would need urgent humanitarian assistance this year and the money woul...

Feb 04, 2026

Editorial

Plenty of Power, Nowhere to Go

Plenty of Power, Nowhere to Go

Nepal’s growing hydropower surplus is being squandered each monsoon due to chronic delays and poor planning in tra...

Nepal’s growing hydropower surplus is being squandered each monsoon due to chronic delays and poor planning in tra...

Feb 04, 2026

ECONOMY

NEA signs PPAs for 750 MW of solar power, 15 projects awarded to Bhlon Group

NEA signs PPAs for 750 MW of solar power, 15 projects awarded to Bhlon Group

The NEA had floated a tender around one-and-a-half years ago to procure 960 MW of solar power, selecting 63 companies th...

The NEA had floated a tender around one-and-a-half years ago to procure 960 MW of solar power, selecting 63 companies th...

Feb 04, 2026

SOCIETY

APF setting up 16 election security bases in Sudurpaschim Province

APF setting up 16 election security bases in Sudurpaschim Province

Senior Superintendent of Police, Digvijay Subedi, at APF's Baidyanath Battalion No-7, informed that APF will be setting...

Senior Superintendent of Police, Digvijay Subedi, at APF's Baidyanath Battalion No-7, informed that APF will be setting...

Feb 04, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE must diversify investment instruments as govt scales down equity: Study Report

NEPSE must diversify investment instruments as govt scales down equity: Study Report

Currently, the trading at the NEPSE is largely based on equity. Ordinary shares, debentures and mutual funds are among t...

Currently, the trading at the NEPSE is largely based on equity. Ordinary shares, debentures and mutual funds are among t...

Feb 04, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal records Rs 6.98 billion of remittance outflows in six months

Nepal records Rs 6.98 billion of remittance outflows in six months

The records maintained by Nepal Rastra Bank show that foreign employees working in various organizations inside the coun...

The records maintained by Nepal Rastra Bank show that foreign employees working in various organizations inside the coun...

Feb 04, 2026

SOCIETY

President Paudel pays a courtesy call on Japan’s Emperor

President Paudel pays a courtesy call on Japan’s Emperor

President Ramchandra Paudel met Japan’s Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace during his state visit, reaffirmin...

President Ramchandra Paudel met Japan’s Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace during his state visit, reaffirmin...

Feb 03, 2026