WORLD
10 newly elected Thai MPs accused over push for royal insult law reform
10 newly elected Thai MPs accused over push for royal insult...
Thailand's lese-majeste law shields the king and his family from criticism and carries a maximum sentence of up to 15 years per offence.
Feb 10, 2026
SOCIETY
Gold smuggling kingpin Gore sentenced to 10 more years in prison
Gold smuggling kingpin Gore sentenced to 10 more years in pr...
A joint bench of high court judges Mahendra Nath Upadhyay and Prakash Chandra Adhikari delivered the verdict following regular hearings that began on February 3.
Feb 10, 2026
POLITICS
Govt extends deadline for Gen Z movement probe commission by 25 days
Govt extends deadline for Gen Z movement probe commission by...
On Monday, the Cabinet decided to extend the tenure of the commission headed by former Supreme Court Justice Gauri Bahadur Karki. This marks the third extension for the commission.
Feb 10, 2026
POLITICS
High-profile contests in 20 constituencies draw national attention
High-profile contests in 20 constituencies draw national att...
Candidates have stepped up outreach to voters with campaign programmes and policy pledges. While all constituencies carry equal representation, Koshi and Madhesh provinces have emerged as major focal points due to the presence of prominent national leaders and high-profile contenders.
Feb 10, 2026
OPINION
From Howaldar to Reforms: Sequencing Bank Realism with NRB and the IMF
From Howaldar to Reforms: Sequencing Bank Realism with NRB a...
Evergreening is not Nepal specific, there are numerous examples across time and geographies where different loan modification regimes have been used as a strategic tool to preserve value, confidence of the market and safeguard real economy.
Feb 10, 2026
SPORTS
Scotland spoil Italy's T20 World Cup debut with big win
Scotland spoil Italy's T20 World Cup debut with big win
Scotland piled up 207-4 with opener George Munsey top-scoring with 84 and in reply Italy were bowled out for 134 in 16.4 overs.
Feb 10, 2026
SPORTS
Zimbabwe dominate Oman on return to T20 World Cup
Zimbabwe dominate Oman on return to T20 World Cup
In their first T20 World Cup since 2022, Zimbabwe skittled Oman for 103 before knocking off the runs with 39 balls to spare.
Feb 10, 2026
Editorial
Time to curb recurrent spending to boost growth
Time to curb recurrent spending to boost growth
Nepal’s challenge is not having recurrent expenditure, but its size and weak link to performance. Salaries and allowances rise year after year, offices expand, new agencies appear, and programs are added with little review.
Feb 10, 2026
POLITICS
UN Resident Coordinator Lila Peters Yahia presents credentials to PM Karki
UN Resident Coordinator Lila Peters Yahia presents credentia...
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Pieters Yahia brings over 25 years of experience in development and humanitarian leadership.
Feb 09, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt intensifies joint market monitoring to resolve artificial shortage of cooking gas
Govt intensifies joint market monitoring to resolve artifici...
The government has intensified market inspection in the Kathmandu Valley amid mounting shortage of cooking gas in the wake of upcoming election.
Feb 09, 2026