SOCIETY
Minister Aryal asks administration to coordinate with local leaders during polls
Minister Aryal asks administration to coordinate with local...
Minister Aryal issued the directive while visiting Dhulikhel in Kavrepalanchok on Sunday to review preparations for the upcoming elections and assess the overall situation in the district.
Feb 01, 2026
POLITICS
President Paudel leaving for Japan today
President Paudel leaving for Japan today
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Paudel will travel to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese government to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan. He will lead a Nepali delegation during the visit.
Feb 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 147.48
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 147.48
According to the rates set by the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar stands at Rs 146.88 and the selling rate at Rs 147.48. Similarly, the buying rate of one European euro has been set at Rs 175.12 and the selling rate at Rs 175.83. The UK pound sterling is being bought at Rs 201.94...
Feb 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Diesel and kerosene prices up by Rs 3
Diesel and kerosene prices up by Rs 3
A meeting of the corporation’s board of directors on Saturday decided to increase the existing retail prices of diesel and kerosene by Rs 3 per liter.
Feb 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Poor transmission lines could waste 1,200 MW during monsoon
Poor transmission lines could waste 1,200 MW during monsoon
The distribution side has remained weak due to various problems, including forest-related issues, a lack of coordination between the NEA and the private sector, and high compensation costs for land use for transmission lines.
Feb 01, 2026
BLOG
Nepal in a Tariff Trap: Navigating Protectionism in a Globalized World
Nepal in a Tariff Trap: Navigating Protectionism in a Global...
While Nepal cannot directly influence protectionist shifts in other economies, it can strengthen its current stance using export diversification and other protective policies.
Feb 01, 2026
OPINION
India’s Women’s Empowerment and Its Cross-Border Significance
India’s Women’s Empowerment and Its Cross-Border Significanc...
Nepal can draw lessons from India’s decade-long gains in women’s financial inclusion, political representation, and grassroots empowerment to strengthen its own gender equity and development initiatives.
Feb 01, 2026
Editorial
Weak Diplomacy, Heavy Burden
Weak Diplomacy, Heavy Burden
Sudden policy changes made by UAE have imposed heavy financial burdens on Nepali migrant workers heading to the UAE, harming both workers and the country’s international reputation.
Feb 01, 2026
SOCIETY
EC unveils sample ballot papers
EC unveils sample ballot papers
Election Commission (EC) has made public sample ballot papers for various districts and electoral constituencies as a part of its ongoing preparation to hold the March 5 election to the House of Representatives (HoR).
Jan 31, 2026
SOCIETY
EC takes action against 302 cases of disinformation and hate speech
EC takes action against 302 cases of disinformation and hate...
Election Commission has taken action against 302 cases of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech ahead of the March 5 elections, forwarding them to authorities for legal and regulatory follow-up.
Jan 31, 2026