SOCIETY
Nationwide HPV vaccination campaign for girls begins today
Nationwide HPV vaccination campaign for girls begins today
According to the Child Health and Vaccination Branch of the Department of Health Services, vaccination has begun for girls studying in grade 6 and out-of-school girls aged 10 years and above across the country from today. The campaign will run until February 27.
Feb 08, 2026
SOCIETY
Minor girl dead in elephant attack in Kanchanpur
Minor girl dead in elephant attack in Kanchanpur
While trying to flee the house during the attack, Saud’s 55-year-old mother, Parbati Saud and six-year-old daughter, Rojina Saud, were injured. Locals informed the police, and both injured were taken to T&C Hospital for initial treatment, police said.
Feb 08, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold price surges again, crosses Rs 300,000 per tola
Gold price surges again, crosses Rs 300,000 per tola
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Associations, gold, which was trading at Rs 291,000 per tola previously, climbed to Rs 300,500 today.
Feb 08, 2026
POLITICS
HoR election: How secure are top leaders?
HoR election: How secure are top leaders?
Key battlegrounds include Jhapa 5, Sarlahi 4, Rautahat 1, Chitwan 2, and Rukum East, where parties such as the Nepali Congress, CPN UML, Nepal Communist Party, and the Rastriya Swatantra Party are set for intense and closely watched races. The number of parties and candidates registered with the Ele...
Feb 08, 2026
SOCIETY
Weather Alert: Rain and snow likely in hilly region of Koshi today
Weather Alert: Rain and snow likely in hilly region of Koshi...
The Meteorological Analysis by the Division says that at present there is partial influence of westerly winds in the country.
Feb 08, 2026
POLITICS
HoR election 25 days away: ‘Do not breach voter secrecy by asking voting choice’
HoR election 25 days away: ‘Do not breach voter secrecy by a...
The District Election Office, Kathmandu, has objected to the practice of violating voter secrecy by asking the general public and voters about whom they plan to vote for through social media and some online media outlets.
Feb 08, 2026
SPORTS
T20 World Cup: Nepal playing its first match today
T20 World Cup: Nepal playing its first match today
The Nepali cricketers are set to take on mighty England in their first match of the T20 World Cup 2026, at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium at 3:15 PM.
Feb 08, 2026
POLITICS
NC CWC meeting being held today
NC CWC meeting being held today
Nepali Congress (NC) is holding a virtual meeting of its Central Working Committee (CWC) today.
Feb 08, 2026
ECONOMY
Political change, economic pause: Speakers flag stalled transformation at Creators Champio...
Political change, economic pause: Speakers flag stalled tran...
Speakers at the Creators Champion 3.0 organised by Nepal Republic Media raised serious concerns over the widening gap between Nepal’s political change and its stalled economic transformation, as well as the growing influence of money and interest groups in politics.
Feb 08, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 145.36, euro atRs 171.41
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 145.36, euro atRs 171.41
As per the central bank's rates, the buying rate for one US dollar is Rs 144.76, while the selling rate is Rs 145.36. Similarly, the buying rate of one European euro has been set at Rs 170.70 and the selling rate at Rs 171.41. One UK pound sterling is being bought at Rs 196.72 and sold at Rs 19...
Feb 08, 2026