WORLD
New study probes why chronic pain lasts longer in women
New study probes why chronic pain lasts longer in women
Research published in the journal Science Immunology shows that women actually do experience exacerbated chronic pain compared to men -- a gap that can be explained by biological differences in the immune system.
Feb 25, 2026
ECONOMY
Election spree fails to give BFIs respite from excessive liquidity
Election spree fails to give BFIs respite from excessive liq...
Despite the multiple attempts made by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) to prevent interest rates from massive decline, banks and financial institutions (BFIs) have been reducing their base rates citing the excessive liquidity with them.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
Eight days to go for voting: Barring election publicity punishable
Eight days to go for voting: Barring election publicity puni...
The Election Commission has reminded everyone not to bar any political party or candidate from election campaigning. If they are barred from election publicity, those involved in it would face a fine of Rs 200,000.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
NC will improve situation in the country: President Thapa
NC will improve situation in the country: President Thapa
President Thapa said that he came to file his candidacy for the House of Representatives from Sarlahi with the understanding that he would be qualified to lead the entire nation only after leading Madhesh.
Feb 25, 2026
Market
Padma Jyoti Group, Rich’s join hands to drive Nepal’s culinary landscape
Padma Jyoti Group, Rich’s join hands to drive Nepal’s culina...
Although Rich’s has been present in Nepal for over two decades, the renewed collaboration marks a more strategic phase focused on deeper customer engagement, chef enablement and the introduction of global culinary trends tailored to the local market.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
Security chiefs brief Prime Minister on election preparations and security
Security chiefs brief Prime Minister on election preparation...
She invited all security chiefs to Baluwatar on Tuesday evening to take stock of the situation in the lead up to the March 5 elections to the House of Representatives.
Feb 25, 2026
SOCIETY
Today's weather: Light rainfall with thunder predicted
Today's weather: Light rainfall with thunder predicted
Currently, it is raining lightly in some hilly and mountainous regions of Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces. There is also a light snowfall in these places.
Feb 25, 2026
WORLD
Mexican cartel clashes fuel worries about tourism in lead up to FIFA World Cup
Mexican cartel clashes fuel worries about tourism in lead up...
That was until gunshots erupted and helicopters flew overhead as the Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful drug lord, just a few kilometers (miles) from her home.
Feb 25, 2026
SOCIETY
Five ambassadors to Nepal present their letter of credence
Five ambassadors to Nepal present their letter of credence
Resident ambassadors presenting their credentials are Australian Ambassador to Nepal Simon George Ernst, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nepal, Fahd Mohammad Ajmi Mnikhr and Ambassador of China, Zhang Maoming.
Feb 25, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB relaxes working capital loan rules through mid-term monetary policy review
NRB relaxes working capital loan rules through mid-term mone...
Unveiling the mid-term review of the Monetary Policy for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 on Tuesday, the central bank announced the revised provision amid persistent demands from the private sector to ease restrictions on working capital loans.
Feb 25, 2026