OPINION
Politics in the Era of Artificial Superintelligence
Politics in the Era of Artificial Superintelligence
As artificial superintelligence reshapes governance from ballot-based consent to algorithmic coordination, the central question becomes whether democracy can adapt before human agency is rendered obsolete by optimized systems.
Feb 17, 2026
Editorial
The Perils of Impunity
The Perils of Impunity
Impunity has become entrenched in Nepal, as repeated commissions investigating abuses during protests and armed conflicts fail to deliver justice, leaving victims without accountability and perpetuating a culture of unpunished violations.
Feb 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Dailekh gas can substitute petrol and diesel, say experts
Dailekh gas can substitute petrol and diesel, say experts
Prakash Luitel, information officer at the Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) and a member of the petroleum exploration project, said the methane-rich gas could potentially substitute petrol and diesel.
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Optics and elections: How a ceremonial performance sparked geopolitical speculation in Nep...
Optics and elections: How a ceremonial performance sparked g...
As campaigning for the HoR election intensifies, the episode underscores how routine diplomatic and military engagements can quickly become political flashpoints — especially when sovereignty, foreign influence and generational politics dominate public discourse.
Feb 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Polls cast shadow over peak tourism season
Polls cast shadow over peak tourism season
Hotels see rising cancellations ahead of general election
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS
Candidates intensify door-to-door campaigning ahead of election
Candidates intensify door-to-door campaigning ahead of elect...
The Election Commission (EC) has designated February 16 to March 2 for formal campaign activities, including public meetings, rallies, processions, corner meetings and the use of loudspeakers. Until then, parties and candidates are barred from organizing large gatherings.
Feb 16, 2026
SPORTS
Rashid becomes first player to take 700 wickets in T20 cricket
Rashid becomes first player to take 700 wickets in T20 crick...
Rashid took the milestone wicket in the 16th over, his final over of the match, when Arfan was out hit wicket. With this, Rashid etched his name into T20 cricket history.
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS
EC receives 66 complaints of code of conduct violation
EC receives 66 complaints of code of conduct violation
It has sought clarifications from the concerned political parties, organisations, media outlets and individuals. Of these, 32 responses have already been received.
Feb 16, 2026
SOCIETY
'Make Chure conservation a major election agenda'
'Make Chure conservation a major election agenda'
With the House of Representatives (HoR) election round the corner, the people working in the sector of forest and environment and locals alike have suggested to the political parties and candidates that they made conservation of Chure region a major election agenda.
Feb 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal 'addicted' to the trade in its own people
Nepal 'addicted' to the trade in its own people
Every day the bodies of three or four migrant workers are handed back to their families at the airport, the final transaction in a well-oiled system -- overseen by the state -- that helps keep Nepal's economy afloat.
Feb 16, 2026