Feb 09, 2026

WORLD

Bangladesh elections test ties with India as China deepens outreach

Bangladesh elections test ties with India as China deepens o...

The February 12 poll will be the nation's first since a student-led uprising toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's autocratic regime in August 2024.

The February 12 poll will be the nation's first since a student-led uprising toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's autocratic regime in August 2024.

Feb 09, 2026

Feb 09, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt begins budget consultations with focus on curbing recurrent expenditure

Govt begins budget consultations with focus on curbing recur...

Senior officials said the MoF on Sunday initiated consultations with government ministries, constitutional bodies and other key stakeholders to discuss resource allocation and spending priorities for the next fiscal year.

Senior officials said the MoF on Sunday initiated consultations with government ministries, constitutional bodies and other key stakeholders to discuss resource allocation and spending priorities for the next fiscal year.

Feb 09, 2026

Feb 09, 2026

POLITICS

Election buzz grows in Dalit settlements as candidates court voters

Election buzz grows in Dalit settlements as candidates court...

Election-related discussions—ranging from alliances to voter shifts and potential winners—are common at public meeting places and tea stalls. Candidates and their supporters have been visiting homes, promising paved roads, drinking water, employment, scholarships for Dalit students and s...

Election-related discussions—ranging from alliances to voter shifts and potential winners—are common at public meeting places and tea stalls. Candidates and their supporters have been visiting homes, promising paved roads, drinking water, employment, scholarships for Dalit students and s...

Feb 09, 2026

Feb 09, 2026

Editorial

Moral Decline and Criminal Trends

Moral Decline and Criminal Trends

Rising crime, weakening moral values, and emerging cyber threats in Nepal underscore the urgent need for societal awareness, personal responsibility, and effective law enforcement.

Rising crime, weakening moral values, and emerging cyber threats in Nepal underscore the urgent need for societal awareness, personal responsibility, and effective law enforcement.

Feb 09, 2026

Feb 09, 2026

OPINION

Linguicism: Nepal's Silent Apartheid

Linguicism: Nepal's Silent Apartheid

Nepal’s civil service, judiciary, political parties, and mainstream media reveal a striking pattern: an overrepresentation of fluent Khas Nepali speakers. 

Nepal’s civil service, judiciary, political parties, and mainstream media reveal a striking pattern: an overrepresentation of fluent Khas Nepali speakers. 

Feb 09, 2026

Feb 09, 2026

WORLD

India, Malaysia pledge deeper semiconductor ties on Modi visit

India, Malaysia pledge deeper semiconductor ties on Modi vis...

Modi touched down in Malaysia on Saturday, his first visit in more than a decade, where he inked a number of agreements with Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, including deals on renewable energy, health care and artificial intelligence.

Modi touched down in Malaysia on Saturday, his first visit in more than a decade, where he inked a number of agreements with Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, including deals on renewable energy, health care and artificial intelligence.

Feb 09, 2026

Feb 09, 2026

Editorial

Why Nepal Must Prioritise Labour Agreements

Why Nepal Must Prioritise Labour Agreements

Nepal must urgently expand and enforce bilateral labour agreements to protect its overseas workers from exploitation and ensure foreign employment delivers security, dignity, and economic benefits.

Nepal must urgently expand and enforce bilateral labour agreements to protect its overseas workers from exploitation and ensure foreign employment delivers security, dignity, and economic benefits.

Feb 09, 2026

Feb 08, 2026

SOCIETY

Over 1,500 election publicity items violating code of conduct removed in Janakpurdham

Over 1,500 election publicity items violating code of conduc...

After repeated complaints to the District Election Office, the relevant political parties and candidates were asked to remove the campaign materials themselves.

After repeated complaints to the District Election Office, the relevant political parties and candidates were asked to remove the campaign materials themselves.

Feb 08, 2026

Feb 08, 2026

POLITICS

EC to dispatch nine types of election materials

EC to dispatch nine types of election materials

The materials sent from the EC to each polling area include security seals for training and polling centers, barriers, non-erasable ink markers, stamp pads, ink for the pads, two types of swastika stamps, and ballot box stickers.

The materials sent from the EC to each polling area include security seals for training and polling centers, barriers, non-erasable ink markers, stamp pads, ink for the pads, two types of swastika stamps, and ballot box stickers.

Feb 08, 2026

Feb 08, 2026

SOCIETY

Govt signals policy support to boost private sector role in carbon trading

Govt signals policy support to boost private sector role in...

Minister Madhav Prasad Chaulagain said the government is ready to amend policies to encourage private sector participation in carbon trading, citing Nepal’s recent climate finance deal with the LEAF Coalition.

Minister Madhav Prasad Chaulagain said the government is ready to amend policies to encourage private sector participation in carbon trading, citing Nepal’s recent climate finance deal with the LEAF Coalition.

Feb 08, 2026