WORLD
Despite headwinds, Germany's Merz wins strong party backing
Despite headwinds, Germany's Merz wins strong party backing
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party congress came as Merz faces pressure over a limping economy, poor personal approval ratings and the sustained threat of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of several regional elections.
Feb 22, 2026
ECONOMY
IMF set to disburse final US$43.2 million tranche of ECF
IMF set to disburse final US$43.2 million tranche of ECF
An IMF team led by Sarwat Jahan visited Kathmandu during February 6-20, 2026.
Feb 22, 2026
POLITICS
Central Security Committee urges heightened vigilance after Rautahat unrest
Central Security Committee urges heightened vigilance after...
The Central Security Committee has called for heightened security vigilance following recent communal unrest in Rautahat and directed authorities to take action against those responsible.
Feb 21, 2026
ECONOMY
CGT collection jumps to more than double to Rs 1.29 billion in a month
CGT collection jumps to more than double to Rs 1.29 billion...
The government collected Capital Gains Tax (CGT) worth Rs 1.29 billion from share market transactions last month, more than double the amount collected in the previous month.
Feb 21, 2026
WORLD
Global summit calls for 'secure, trustworthy and robust AI'
Global summit calls for 'secure, trustworthy and robust AI'
Dozens of nations including the United States and China called for "secure, trustworthy and robust" artificial intelligence, in a declaration issued Saturday after a major summit in New Delhi.
Feb 21, 2026
ECONOMY
Investors lose Rs 40 billion as NEPSE index plunges 28.92 points in a week
Investors lose Rs 40 billion as NEPSE index plunges 28.92 po...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week declined 28.92 points (1.08 percent) amid the investors’ weak confidence towards gaining political stability even after the conduct of the general election scheduled on March 5.
Feb 21, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold price inclines Rs 1,200 as silver inches up Rs 50 per tola in a week
Gold price inclines Rs 1,200 as silver inches up Rs 50 per t...
The price of gold in the domestic market increased Rs 1,200 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid persisting issues of tariff restrictions forwarded by the US for a number of countries.
Feb 21, 2026
POLITICS
Tensions grip Gaur; Madhav Nepal calls for restraint as violence continues despite curfew
Tensions grip Gaur; Madhav Nepal calls for restraint as viol...
Madhav Kumar Nepal, co-coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party and candidate from Rautahat Constituency No. 1, has expressed serious concern over the recent communal tensions in Gaur Municipality, urging all sides to exercise restraint.
Feb 21, 2026
SOCIETY
‘Medical mafia’ loot: The hidden cost of chasing a dream abroad
‘Medical mafia’ loot: The hidden cost of chasing a dream abr...
This has become the quiet, crushing reality of thousands of Nepali workers. What should be a routine health check has, many allege, turned into an organized system of extraction — a “medical mafia” thriving in the shadows of foreign employment.
Feb 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal-Portugal bilateral consultation mechanism meeting concludes
Nepal-Portugal bilateral consultation mechanism meeting conc...
An agreement was reached to enhance cooperation and collaboration in the areas of bilateral trade, investment, tourism, culture, education, and science and technology.
Feb 21, 2026