OPINION
Security First: What Nepal Can—and Cannot—Learn from Bangladesh’s 2026 Election
Security First: What Nepal Can—and Cannot—Learn from Banglad...
Election security is not just paperwork—it is a big expense for any country.
Feb 18, 2026
OPINION
From Threat Perceptions to Shared Opportunities: Toward a New Nepal-China Narrative
From Threat Perceptions to Shared Opportunities: Toward a Ne...
Nepali society is increasingly seeking a renewed narrative in its relation with China. Earlier discourses have been framed by suspicion toward Tibetan religious and spiritual activities, as well as Nepal’s external engagements—even when such activities are undertaken by Nepali citizens o...
Feb 18, 2026
Editorial
Public Spending Bottlenecks
Public Spending Bottlenecks
With capital spending at just 15.62 per cent of its annual target, Nepal’s sluggish budget execution is weighing heavily on economic momentum and development progress.
Feb 18, 2026
SPORTS
Airee, Jha power Nepal to stunning win over Scotland
Airee, Jha power Nepal to stunning win over Scotland
The victory orchestrated by a crucial partnership between Dipendra Singh Airee and Gulshan Jha was Nepal’s first in twelve years in a T20 World Cup match..
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
African swine fever detected in 10,000 pigs around the Valley; farmers urged to remain ale...
African swine fever detected in 10,000 pigs around the Valle...
As no vaccine against the disease is currently available, the ministry has advised farmers to strictly follow biosecurity measures on farms and to immediately inform animal service centres or relevant authorities at the federal, provincial or local levels if pigs die under unusual circumstances.
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
56 people killed in Madhesh in six months
56 people killed in Madhesh in six months
According to SSP Kamal Thapa, these incidents, although serious, are largely due to personal and familial disputes and cannot be directly linked to politics or elections.
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
160 kg of cannabis seized along with driver in Parsa
160 kg of cannabis seized along with driver in Parsa
The driver, Buddhi Lal Ghalan, was caught in possession of 160 kg of cannabis.
Feb 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Suryakunda Hydro Electric IPO allotted, 57,243 applicants receive 10 shares each
Suryakunda Hydro Electric IPO allotted, 57,243 applicants r...
A total of 57,243 applicants received shares of the company at the rate of 10 shares each. During the allotment process, one remaining share was also distributed among the same investors. Accordingly, one applicant received an additional share, making the total allocation 11 shares.
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Elephant threat drives voting choice in Jhapa
Elephant threat drives voting choice in Jhapa
As elections approach, voters here are waiting not for the usual “bundle of promises” distributed by leaders, but for “implementable solutions,” Puri said.
Feb 17, 2026
POLITICS
PM directs search for alternative entry point for fast track, shelves Khokana dispute
PM directs search for alternative entry point for fast track...
During a high-level meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday, PM Karki said the nationally important project should not remain stalled due to prolonged disputes. She instructed authorities to revise the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and determine an entry point where consensus can be...
Feb 17, 2026