WORLD
Tough-talking right-winger elected Costa Rica president
Tough-talking right-winger elected Costa Rica president
Fernandez's nearest rival, center-right economist Alvaro Ramos, conceded defeat as results showed the ruling party far exceeding the threshold of 40 percent needed to avoid a run-off.
Feb 02, 2026
Business & Economy
President Paudel requests Japanese business community to invest in Nepal
President Paudel requests Japanese business community to inv...
President Ramchandra Paudel has urged the Japanese business community to invest in Nepal, highlighting a stable macroeconomic environment and strong government support as the two countries mark 70 years of diplomatic relations.
Feb 02, 2026
POLITICS
Kathmandu-8 race heats up: Four front-runners take center stage
Kathmandu-8 race heats up: Four front-runners take center st...
Amid the 22 candidates, the spotlight is on four front-runners.
Feb 02, 2026
POLITICS
Former minister Jitendra Dev quits CPN-UML again
Former minister Jitendra Dev quits CPN-UML again
Former Constituent Assembly member and ex-minister Jitendra Dev has quit the CPN-UML again, citing growing individualism, leadership “deification” and arbitrary internal practices within the party.
Feb 02, 2026
POLITICS
Election activities ramp up in Parbat's rural regions
Election activities ramp up in Parbat's rural regions
Candidates are actively engaging with voters, sharing their ideas, principles, and plans, and working to sway votes.
Feb 02, 2026
WORLD
Three airport customs officials arrested red-handed in CIAA sting operation
Three airport customs officials arrested red-handed in CIAA...
CIAA has arrested three government employees, at Tribhuvan International Airport, and seized Rs 268,288 in alleged bribe money and 23 mobile phones during a sting operation.
Feb 02, 2026
Health
Rapti Health Academy to provide cancer treatment
Rapti Health Academy to provide cancer treatment
Earlier, people were compelled to go to other places including Chitwan and Kathmandu for the treatment of cancer, paying expensive cost in lack of such treatment in the district.
Feb 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepali migrant worker stranded in Europe rescued
Nepali migrant worker stranded in Europe rescued
Bhuwan BK from Myagdi was rescued while Bishne Sarki of Beni Municipality-9 in the district is still out of contact. Sarki is missing since November 11, 2025 after a boat capsized while going to Italy from Serbia.
Feb 02, 2026
WORLD
Ukrainian drone strike kills two in Russia: authorities
Ukrainian drone strike kills two in Russia: authorities
The overnight strike hit a residence which caught fire and partially collapsed in the town of Stary Oskol, north of the Ukrainian border, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Telegram.
Feb 02, 2026
WORLD
Epstein scandal deals new blow to Norway crown princess
Epstein scandal deals new blow to Norway crown princess
Crown Princess Mette-Marit's name appears at least 1,000 times in the millions of new Epstein documents released by the US Department of Justice on Friday, according to Norwegian daily VG.
Feb 02, 2026