POLITICS
SC declines interim order in Resham Chaudhary's petition
SC declines interim order in Resham Chaudhary's petition
Chaudhary had sought permission to run in the upcoming March 5 election to the House of Representatives from Kailali-1. He had registered a writ petition at the SC against the decision of the election officer of Kailali-1, who had invalidated his candidacy.
Feb 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Red Cross to mobilize 1,000 first aid teams for election
Red Cross to mobilize 1,000 first aid teams for election
The Nepal Red Cross Society has announced that it will deploy more than one thousand trained first aid volunteers across 41 districts for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026.
Feb 09, 2026
Art & Culture
Veteran artist Thapa cremated
Veteran artist Thapa cremated
The mortal remains of Thapa were draped with the national flag of Nepal, as a gesture of respect for his unparalleled contribution to Nepali art, culture and cinema over several decades.
Feb 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Gen Z prison escapee behind Balen’s house burglary
Gen Z prison escapee behind Balen’s house burglary
The suspects include 42-year-old Manish Rajbahak of Balaju Heights, 46-year-old Khim Bahadur Khadka of Sindhupalchok, and 45-year-old Sanjay Shrestha of Doti.
Feb 09, 2026
WORLD
Bangladesh elections test ties with India as China deepens outreach
Bangladesh elections test ties with India as China deepens o...
The February 12 poll will be the nation's first since a student-led uprising toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's autocratic regime in August 2024.
Feb 09, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt begins budget consultations with focus on curbing recurrent expenditure
Govt begins budget consultations with focus on curbing recur...
Senior officials said the MoF on Sunday initiated consultations with government ministries, constitutional bodies and other key stakeholders to discuss resource allocation and spending priorities for the next fiscal year.
Feb 09, 2026
POLITICS
Election buzz grows in Dalit settlements as candidates court voters
Election buzz grows in Dalit settlements as candidates court...
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Election-related discussions—ranging from alliances to voter shifts and potential winners—are common at public meeting places and tea stalls. Candidates and their supporters have been visiting homes, promising paved roads, drinking water, employment, scholarships for Dalit students and s...
Feb 09, 2026
Editorial
Moral Decline and Criminal Trends
Moral Decline and Criminal Trends
Rising crime, weakening moral values, and emerging cyber threats in Nepal underscore the urgent need for societal awareness, personal responsibility, and effective law enforcement.
Feb 09, 2026
OPINION
Linguicism: Nepal's Silent Apartheid
Linguicism: Nepal's Silent Apartheid
Nepal’s civil service, judiciary, political parties, and mainstream media reveal a striking pattern: an overrepresentation of fluent Khas Nepali speakers.
Feb 09, 2026
WORLD
India, Malaysia pledge deeper semiconductor ties on Modi visit
India, Malaysia pledge deeper semiconductor ties on Modi vis...
Modi touched down in Malaysia on Saturday, his first visit in more than a decade, where he inked a number of agreements with Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, including deals on renewable energy, health care and artificial intelligence.
Feb 09, 2026