WORLD
Trump hopeful of Iran deal after Tehran warns of regional war
Trump hopeful of Iran deal after Tehran warns of regional wa...
Following the Iranian authorities' deadly response to anti-government protests that peaked last month, Trump has threatened military action and ordered the dispatch of an aircraft carrier group to the Middle East.
Feb 03, 2026
Editorial
No Democracy Without Security
No Democracy Without Security
With the March 5 HoR election imminent, ensuring robust physical and digital security has become the most critical democratic test, as fear, violence or misinformation could undermine voter participation and public trust in democracy.
Feb 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Health Ministry urges vigilance against Nipah virus despite low risk
Health Ministry urges vigilance against Nipah virus despite...
The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has urged one and all to remain alert of Nipah virus infection spreading in neighbouring India, despite its low risk in Nepal.
Feb 02, 2026
POLITICS
EC drops 76 candidates from PR closed list over eligibility and compliance issues
EC drops 76 candidates from PR closed list over eligibility...
The Election Commission (EC) has removed the names of 76 individuals from the Proportional Representation (PR) closed list, citing eligibility and compliance-related reasons.
Feb 02, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB reports improvement in financial inclusion
NRB reports improvement in financial inclusion
A Financial Inclusion Index released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Sunday, showed that Nepal's financial inclusion index rose from 0.47 to 0.53 in the fiscal year, 2024/25.
Feb 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Snow Rivers Limited gets IPO approval, to issue shares worth Rs 187.5 million
Snow Rivers Limited gets IPO approval, to issue shares worth...
The company will issue 1.875 million shares at a face value of Rs 100 per share, amounting to a total of Rs 187.5 million. Sanima Capital has been appointed as the issue and sales manager for the IPO.
Feb 02, 2026
POLITICS
27 polling stations in Humla classified as highly sensitive
27 polling stations in Humla classified as highly sensitive
District Police Office Humla DSP Shankar Khadka informed that 89 Nepal Police personnel and 284 election security personnel will be deployed at the highly sensitive polling stations.
Feb 02, 2026
POLITICS
MoFA briefs Nepal-based diplomatic missions on upcoming HoR elections
MoFA briefs Nepal-based diplomatic missions on upcoming HoR...
The Kathmandu-based diplomatic missions were informed about ongoing preparations, election environment and the monitoring of HoR elections from national and international observers, the EC officials shared on Sunday.
Feb 02, 2026
Market
KOICA expands human resource development through scholarships and training programs
KOICA expands human resource development through scholarship...
According to KOICA, a total of 175 government officials have completed Master’s degree programs under KOICA’s Scholarship Program so far, with many receiving recognition for their academic performance. In the current academic year, eight government officials have been awarded KOICA schol...
Feb 02, 2026
ECONOMY
132-kV transmission line in Karnali expected to give boost to industries
132-kV transmission line in Karnali expected to give boost t...
According to NEA Managing Director Hitendra Dev Shakya, the launch of the 132-kV Surkhet transmission line under the Kohalpur–Surkhet–Dailekh Transmission Line Project is expected to accelerate economic growth in the province.
Feb 02, 2026