SOCIETY
India announces Rs 12.8 billion grant for Nepal in FY 2026/27
India announces Rs 12.8 billion grant for Nepal in FY 2026/2...
Presenting the annual budget on Sunday, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the grant for Nepal was higher by more than INR 1 billion compared to the initial allocation for FY 2025/26.
Feb 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Youth leaders voice hope for Nepal’s political future
Youth leaders voice hope for Nepal’s political future
Three political leaders and a young entrepreneur participated in a discussion session of Creators Champion 3.0, organised by Nepal Republic Media, the publisher of Nagarik and Republica, in Lalitpur on Sunday. The session was moderated by Sanjog Koirala.
Feb 02, 2026
SOCIETY
UAE grants amnesty to 267 Nepali citizens
UAE grants amnesty to 267 Nepali citizens
MoFA said the UAE’s decision came in response to repeated requests from the Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi, made under the ministry’s instructions.
Feb 02, 2026
OPINION
Why Not Nepal? Reimagining a Himalayan Economy for the 21st Century
Why Not Nepal? Reimagining a Himalayan Economy for the 21st...
Nepal’s most underutilized asset is not labor or land but its energy.
Feb 02, 2026
WORLD
Alcaraz sweeps past Djokovic to win 'dream' Australian Open
Alcaraz sweeps past Djokovic to win 'dream' Australian Open
The Spaniard was imperious after a slow start in dismissing the 38-year-old, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 on Rod Laver Arena to claim a seventh Slam title and cement himself as undisputed world number one.
Feb 02, 2026
Editorial
Guarding polling stations, protecting voters’ trust
Guarding polling stations, protecting voters’ trust
The Election Commission’s focus on campaign conduct deserves firm backing. Many elections are damaged long before polling day through lies, targeted abuse, and organized attempts to confuse voters.
Feb 02, 2026
POLITICS
EC completes printing of 3 million FPTP ballot paper for 25 districts
EC completes printing of 3 million FPTP ballot paper for 25...
Election Commission (EC) has completed printing 3 million First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) or direct election ballot papers for the House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 21.
Feb 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Voters urge election candidate to tackle human–wildlife conflict
Voters urge election candidate to tackle human–wildlife conf...
Voters in Bardiya constituency No. 2 have urged Nepali Congress candidate Kishor Singh Rathore to prioritise solutions to escalating human–wildlife conflict affecting communities near national parks.
Feb 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Lower Seti Hydropower Project: Construction of access road begins
Lower Seti Hydropower Project: Construction of access road b...
The company is currently constructing the 140-megawatt Tanahun Hydropower Project and has moved forward with the Lower Seti project to utilize surplus water released from the existing project, Tanahun Hydropower Project Chief Shyamji Bhandari said.
Feb 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Construction of bridges completed in eastern section of Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project
Construction of bridges completed in eastern section of Nara...
According to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section), vehicles are currently operating on 33 of the 34 completed bridges. The remaining bridge is expected to open to traffic before the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5.
Feb 01, 2026