SOCIETY
Ten injured in auto-rickshaw accident in Salyan
Ten injured in auto-rickshaw accident in Salyan
Of the injured, two are in serious condition, three sustained moderate injuries, and five suffered minor injuries, police said.
Feb 02, 2026
WORLD
Bangladesh’s ex-leader Hasina and her UK lawmaker niece sentenced in graft case
Bangladesh’s ex-leader Hasina and her UK lawmaker niece sent...
The verdicts came as the interim government, headed by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, prepares for Feb 12 elections. Hasina’s former ruling Awami League party has been banned from taking part.
Feb 02, 2026
POLITICS
PM Karki's first address to NA, assures an impartial election on scheduled date
PM Karki's first address to NA, assures an impartial electio...
During her maiden address to the NA, the prime minister of the election government expressed confidence that the upcoming election would be conducted in an impartial, fair, and calm environment on the scheduled date of March 5.
Feb 02, 2026
SOCIETY
EC asks telecom regulator to shut down exit poll websites
EC asks telecom regulator to shut down exit poll websites
Election Commission has directed Nepal Telecommunications Authority to block websites publishing exit polls and election forecasts ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives election, citing violations of the election code of conduct.
Feb 02, 2026
Literature, Lifestyle
‘Made in Nepal’ takes centre stage at Banaras Lit Fest 2026
‘Made in Nepal’ takes centre stage at Banaras Lit Fest 2026
The session, titled ‘From Everest to Enterprise’, featured an in-depth conversation led by noted commentators Atul K. Thakur and Anshuman Rai, who explored themes of entrepreneurship, institution-building and the evolving idea of leadership in emerging economies.
Feb 02, 2026
SPORTS
SAFF Women's U-19: Bangladesh defeats India by 2-0
SAFF Women's U-19: Bangladesh defeats India by 2-0
Bangladesh defeated India 2–0 with both goals in the first half. Captain Arpita Biswas opened the scoring in the 29th minute, followed by a goal from Alpi Akter in the 40th minute, which proved sufficient for Bangladesh to secure the victory. Despite repeated efforts to make a comeback, India...
Feb 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Home Minister directs development of a unified system to track seized criminal assets
Home Minister directs development of a unified system to tra...
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has directed officials to quickly develop a technology-driven, integrated system to track and manage assets seized or confiscated in criminal cases.
Feb 02, 2026
POLITICS
Oli, Deuba, and Dahal hold meeting ahead of elections
Oli, Deuba, and Dahal hold meeting ahead of elections
The meeting, with the March 5 HoR election in focus, reportedly included serious discussions of possible electoral alliances. Sources indicate that Chair Oli solicited support in constituencies where UML is seen as having strong winning prospects.
Feb 02, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE gains 1.53 points to close at 2,695.73, daily turnover at Rs 8.22 billion
NEPSE gains 1.53 points to close at 2,695.73, daily turnover...
Sector-wise, development banks, hotels and tourism, manufacturing and processing, non-life insurance, and trading sub-indices contributed to the market’s upward movement.
Feb 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Three firms fined Rs 30,000 in market monitoring drive
Three firms fined Rs 30,000 in market monitoring drive
The DoCSCP said such inspections are being carried out regularly in coordination with local administration officials and consumer rights activists to streamline the market and ensure effective enforcement of the law.
Feb 02, 2026