POLITICS
Balen says manifesto will be released in third week of February
Balen says manifesto will be released in third week of Febru...
His remarks came in response to questions from residents about his independent party’s agenda and upcoming plans in Kamal Rural Municipality, Jhapa.
Feb 03, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices rise
Gold, silver prices rise
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold jumped Rs 3,700 per tola, reaching Rs 290,300 per tola. On Monday, it had been traded at Rs 286,600 per tola.
Feb 03, 2026
ECONOMY
Koteshwor Bhatbhateni set to reopen after Gen Z protest damage
Koteshwor Bhatbhateni set to reopen after Gen Z protest dama...
According to company figures, infrastructure damage at 19 stores—12 fully destroyed and seven partially damaged—amounted to Rs 4.40 billion, while goods worth Rs 5.96 billion were destroyed by fire. An additional Rs 495.7 million worth of goods were lost to looting and vandalism.
Feb 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Partial impacts of low pressure system on weather
Partial impacts of low pressure system on weather
Fog and mist are likely at some places over the Tarai region today. Furthermore, generally cloudy conditions are expected over the hilly and mountainous regions of Gandaki, Karnali, Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces, the DHM stated.
Feb 03, 2026
POLITICS
New parliament’s main hall, VIP rooms to be ready by late March
New parliament’s main hall, VIP rooms to be ready by late Ma...
According to Director General Rabindra Bohara at the DUDBC, senior officials personally met top Parliament Secretariat officials to convey the timeline.
Feb 03, 2026
POLITICS
Four top leaders in talks as March poll draws near
Four top leaders in talks as March poll draws near
Sources say CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, Nepali Congress outgoing President Sher Bahadur Deuba, and Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal met on Sunday evening to discuss recent political developments.
Feb 03, 2026
ECONOMY
Consumer price inflation climbs to 2.42 percent in mid-January
Consumer price inflation climbs to 2.42 percent in mid-Janua...
The ‘Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation Report of Nepal’ based on six months’ data of the fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, shows that the year-on-year consumer price inflation in mid-January however was less compared to same period of the last FY, when the inflation rate was re...
Feb 03, 2026
WORLD
S. Korea celebrates breakthrough K-pop Grammy win for 'Golden'
S. Korea celebrates breakthrough K-pop Grammy win for 'Golde...
The track, performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami as the fictional girl group Huntrix in the film, won Best Song Written for Visual Media to claim an accolade that had long eluded the industry despite its global popularity.
Feb 03, 2026
POLITICS
Parliament will not be restored, elections will be held: NC Vice President
Parliament will not be restored, elections will be held: NC...
He said that the NC has now embarked on a campaign to change the face of the country, and that the party has become a new party by electing youth as its leader through a special general convention.
Feb 03, 2026
POLITICS
EC summons Balen, nine others for code of conduct violations
EC summons Balen, nine others for code of conduct violation...
The EC has also sought explanations from nine other individuals for possible violations of the election code of conduct. As of Saturday, the EC had issued 21 notices and added nine more on Sunday and Monday.
Feb 03, 2026