SOCIETY
Today’s weather: Fog, mist likely over Terai region
Today’s weather: Fog, mist likely over Terai region
Partly cloudy conditions are likely over the remaining mountainous areas, including Koshi Province, while the weather will remain mainly fair over the rest of the country.
Feb 01, 2026
POLITICS
Dahal calls for unity among parties to avert instability
Dahal calls for unity among parties to avert instability
Addressing a mass gathering organized by the Solukhumbu–Kathmandu Contact Forum, Dahal said the upcoming election should be viewed as a political exercise shaped by special circumstances and as a way to address the ongoing political crisis in the country.
Feb 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Minister Aryal asks administration to coordinate with local leaders during polls
Minister Aryal asks administration to coordinate with local...
Minister Aryal issued the directive while visiting Dhulikhel in Kavrepalanchok on Sunday to review preparations for the upcoming elections and assess the overall situation in the district.
Feb 01, 2026
POLITICS
President Paudel leaving for Japan today
President Paudel leaving for Japan today
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Paudel will travel to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese government to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan. He will lead a Nepali delegation during the visit.
Feb 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 147.48
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 147.48
According to the rates set by the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar stands at Rs 146.88 and the selling rate at Rs 147.48. Similarly, the buying rate of one European euro has been set at Rs 175.12 and the selling rate at Rs 175.83. The UK pound sterling is being bought at Rs 201.94...
Feb 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Diesel and kerosene prices up by Rs 3
Diesel and kerosene prices up by Rs 3
A meeting of the corporation’s board of directors on Saturday decided to increase the existing retail prices of diesel and kerosene by Rs 3 per liter.
Feb 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Poor transmission lines could waste 1,200 MW during monsoon
Poor transmission lines could waste 1,200 MW during monsoon
The distribution side has remained weak due to various problems, including forest-related issues, a lack of coordination between the NEA and the private sector, and high compensation costs for land use for transmission lines.
Feb 01, 2026
BLOG
Nepal in a Tariff Trap: Navigating Protectionism in a Globalized World
Nepal in a Tariff Trap: Navigating Protectionism in a Global...
While Nepal cannot directly influence protectionist shifts in other economies, it can strengthen its current stance using export diversification and other protective policies.
Feb 01, 2026
OPINION
India’s Women’s Empowerment and Its Cross-Border Significance
India’s Women’s Empowerment and Its Cross-Border Significanc...
Nepal can draw lessons from India’s decade-long gains in women’s financial inclusion, political representation, and grassroots empowerment to strengthen its own gender equity and development initiatives.
Feb 01, 2026
Editorial
Weak Diplomacy, Heavy Burden
Weak Diplomacy, Heavy Burden
Sudden policy changes made by UAE have imposed heavy financial burdens on Nepali migrant workers heading to the UAE, harming both workers and the country’s international reputation.
Feb 01, 2026