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ECONOMY

Hotel Forest Inn issues IPO, 3.32 million shares open for ge...

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The company is offering 3.32 million shares to the public at a face value of Rs 100 per share, amounting to Rs 332 million. Investors can apply for a minimum of 10 shares and a maximum of 200,000 shares until Feb 9.
Feb 06, 2026
SOCIETY

Baitadi Bus Accident: Death toll reaches 13

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The bus, carrying wedding guests, was traveling toward Bajhang from Bhavane in Purchaudi Municipality 7 of Baitadi. The vehicle, with registration number Sup Pra 02 001 Kha 1119, crashed at the Badgaon bend in Purchaudi 7 on Thursday.
Feb 06, 2026
WORLD

Bezos-led Washington Post announces 'painful' job cuts

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The Post, which gained legendary status when its reporting helped bring down president Richard Nixon in the Watergate scandal, will see "substantial" reductions in its newsroom, Executive Editor Matt Murray said.
Feb 06, 2026
POLITICS

NC to contest all seats independently, rules out pre-poll al...

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“There will be no alliances before the election. All constituencies already have Congress candidates, and we are campaigning vigorously,” Chalise said. “The party president has publicly confirmed this, and I urge everyone not to be misled by speculation.”
Feb 06, 2026
Editorial

Caution Over Credit

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Banks’ caution is understandable. Home and share-backed loans are easier to recover if conditions deteriorate. They generate regular cash flows and pose fewer surprises. Past lending excesses left banks burdened with bad loans, making them reluctant to finance long-gestation projects with unce...
Feb 06, 2026
OPINION

A War Fought in Silence: Nepal’s Young Survivors of Sexual A...

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When newspapers report these cases, we speak of the “crime.” We focus on police reports, dates and perpetrators. But sitting in the rooms of Antardristi Nepal, I realised that for these girls, the crime is only the beginning. The physical act marks the start; the real struggle unfolds in...
Feb 06, 2026
OPINION

From Promises to Proof: Rethinking How We Vote

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In a political landscape dominated by noise and vague promises, voters must move beyond slogans and use clear criteria to assess candidates’ integrity, competence and commitment to the public good.
Feb 06, 2026
SOCIETY

Six killed as bus carrying wedding procession attendees meet...

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According to the Baitadi District Police Office, the bus bearing registration number Sudurpaschim Province 02-001 Kha 1119 met with the accident while returning after picking up the bride.
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY

Police impound parked public buses causing traffic congestio...

Police impound parked public buses causing traffic congestion
The buses were seized during a special inspection drive conducted at multiple locations, Valley Traffic Police Spokesperson SP Nareshraj Subedi said. He added that some of the buses were operating with route permits that had expired as long as two years ago.
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY

Police arrest man who claimed he set Singha Durbar on fire d...

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According to Pawan Kumar Bhattarai, spokesperson for the Kathmandu District Police Range, Gautam was arrested for claiming responsibility for setting Singha Durbar on fire during a protest on September 9, and for making statements that allegedly incited arson and provoked the crowd on the same day.
Feb 05, 2026
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