OPINION
President Paudel’s Japan Visit: Strengthening a Trusted Partnership
President Paudel’s Japan Visit: Strengthening a Trusted Part...
President Paudel’s landmark visit to Japan not only commemorated seven decades of diplomatic ties but also reinforced a culturally rooted, strategically evolving partnership grounded in development cooperation, political goodwill, and vibrant people-to-people linkages.
Feb 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Bus accident in Dhading: 17 dead, 24 injured
Bus accident in Dhading: 17 dead, 24 injured
The identities of the deceased and injured have yet to be confirmed. The exact cause of the accident remains unknown.
Feb 23, 2026
Editorial
A Troubling Poll Season
A Troubling Poll Season
As Nepal heads towards the March 5 elections, escalating communal and partisan violence is eroding voter confidence and raising serious concerns about the credibility and security of the democratic process.
Feb 23, 2026
WORLD
After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a...
After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still el...
When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine surpassed 1,418 days last month, it officially exceeded a historic milestone — the same span of time it took Moscow to defeat Nazi Germany in World War II.
Feb 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Vehicle imports reach Rs 70.83 billion in seven months
Vehicle imports reach Rs 70.83 billion in seven months
Nepal imported vehicles worth Rs 70.83 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year.
Feb 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Local administration tightens restrictions on sales and distribution of alcoholic beverage...
Local administration tightens restrictions on sales and dist...
The restrictions are enforced in the district to ensure that the upcoming election is conducted in a free, fair and fear-free environment.
Feb 22, 2026
POLITICS
Analysts say young voters could decide election outcomes
Analysts say young voters could decide election outcomes
Experts say youth voters are capable of evaluating candidates’ competence, assessing suitability for future leadership, and choosing candidates based on merit rather than party loyalty. Focusing specifically on the 18–25 age group, which makes up roughly 7% of the electorate, analysts hi...
Feb 22, 2026
SOCIETY
20k publicity materials violating code of conduct removed
20k publicity materials violating code of conduct removed
The Dhanusha District Administration Office has removed leaflets, pamphlets, banners and posters that were pasted haphazardly by various candidates within the Janakpurdham municipal area.
Feb 22, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal–India border points to remain closed from March 3 to 5
Nepal–India border points to remain closed from March 3 to 5
A meeting of Nepali and Indian security officials held Saturday at the Integrated Check Post in Birgunj decided to completely seal the border during the period.
Feb 22, 2026
WORLD
Bangladesh to resume tourist visa services for Indians from Monday
Bangladesh to resume tourist visa services for Indians from...
The Bangladesh government had suspended tourist visa services from its diplomatic missions in India due to security reasons. However, after the Bangladesh election, the situation has improved, and the visa service will be fully resumed from Monday.
Feb 22, 2026