ECONOMY
NEPSE gains 1.53 points to close at 2,695.73, daily turnover at Rs 8.22 billion
NEPSE gains 1.53 points to close at 2,695.73, daily turnover...
Sector-wise, development banks, hotels and tourism, manufacturing and processing, non-life insurance, and trading sub-indices contributed to the market’s upward movement.
Feb 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Three firms fined Rs 30,000 in market monitoring drive
Three firms fined Rs 30,000 in market monitoring drive
The DoCSCP said such inspections are being carried out regularly in coordination with local administration officials and consumer rights activists to streamline the market and ensure effective enforcement of the law.
Feb 02, 2026
POLITICS, Interview
"My politics is rooted in the soil of Kathmandu–1"
"My politics is rooted in the soil of Kathmandu–1"
NC candidate Prabal Thapa says renewed party unity, youth leadership and deep local roots position the NC as the only force capable of safeguarding democracy and driving development in Kathmandu–1.
Feb 02, 2026
WORLD
Tough-talking right-winger elected Costa Rica president
Tough-talking right-winger elected Costa Rica president
Fernandez's nearest rival, center-right economist Alvaro Ramos, conceded defeat as results showed the ruling party far exceeding the threshold of 40 percent needed to avoid a run-off.
Feb 02, 2026
Business & Economy
President Paudel requests Japanese business community to invest in Nepal
President Paudel requests Japanese business community to inv...
President Ramchandra Paudel has urged the Japanese business community to invest in Nepal, highlighting a stable macroeconomic environment and strong government support as the two countries mark 70 years of diplomatic relations.
Feb 02, 2026
POLITICS
Kathmandu-8 race heats up: Four front-runners take center stage
Kathmandu-8 race heats up: Four front-runners take center st...
Amid the 22 candidates, the spotlight is on four front-runners.
Feb 02, 2026
POLITICS
Former minister Jitendra Dev quits CPN-UML again
Former minister Jitendra Dev quits CPN-UML again
Former Constituent Assembly member and ex-minister Jitendra Dev has quit the CPN-UML again, citing growing individualism, leadership “deification” and arbitrary internal practices within the party.
Feb 02, 2026
POLITICS
Election activities ramp up in Parbat's rural regions
Election activities ramp up in Parbat's rural regions
Candidates are actively engaging with voters, sharing their ideas, principles, and plans, and working to sway votes.
Feb 02, 2026
WORLD
Three airport customs officials arrested red-handed in CIAA sting operation
Three airport customs officials arrested red-handed in CIAA...
CIAA has arrested three government employees, at Tribhuvan International Airport, and seized Rs 268,288 in alleged bribe money and 23 mobile phones during a sting operation.
Feb 02, 2026
Health
Rapti Health Academy to provide cancer treatment
Rapti Health Academy to provide cancer treatment
Earlier, people were compelled to go to other places including Chitwan and Kathmandu for the treatment of cancer, paying expensive cost in lack of such treatment in the district.
Feb 02, 2026