OPINION
Beyond Promises: Rethinking Democracy in Nepal
Beyond Promises: Rethinking Democracy in Nepal
As voter disillusionment grows, Nepal must move beyond promise-driven electoral politics toward a more transparent, participatory, and deliberative democracy.
Feb 20, 2026
Editorial
FDI without limits: Nepal rolls out red carpet for big investors
FDI without limits: Nepal rolls out red carpet for big inves...
Unlimited foreign capital can unsettle local businesses. Without sensible safeguards, large foreign firms could crowd out smaller Nepali enterprises
Feb 20, 2026
WORLD
Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace,' as war clouds loom on Iran
Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace,' as war clouds loom on...
While US warplanes and aircraft carriers headed toward Iran on his orders, Trump welcomed some two dozen allies from around the world to the gleaming Washington building of the former US Institute of Peace, which has been gutted and renamed after the 79-year-old Republican.
Feb 20, 2026
POLITICS
UML promises jobs, mines and mega cities in five-year plan
UML promises jobs, mines and mega cities in five-year plan
The party has pledged to end extreme poverty and raise per capita income to approximately USD 3,000 through inclusive and rapid economic growth.
Feb 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Child injured in Sarlahi after illegally kept pistol explodes
Child injured in Sarlahi after illegally kept pistol explode...
On Thursday afternoon, 15-year-old Akash Ram, son of Rambiswas Ram from Dhanka village, Malangwa Municipality-4, was injured when the gun discharged.
Feb 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal–India border to close 72 hours before March 5 elections
Nepal–India border to close 72 hours before March 5 election...
Nepal and India have agreed to seal their shared border 72 hours prior to the general election scheduled for March 5.
Feb 19, 2026
SPORTS
Dipendra Singh Airee improves position in ICC T20 all-rounder rankings
Dipendra Singh Airee improves position in ICC T20 all-rounde...
According to the latest rankings published by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, Airee climbed two spots from sixth to fourth. He scored half-centuries against West Indies and Scotland in the ongoing World Cup.
Feb 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Mechi Customs collects Rs 1.5 bn revenue in a month, achieves 102.34 percent of target
Mechi Customs collects Rs 1.5 bn revenue in a month, achieve...
For the current FY 2025/26, the revenue collection target has been fixed at Rs 18.87 billion.
Feb 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Mayakhola Hydropower to issue rights share
Mayakhola Hydropower to issue rights share
An agreement has been signed between Mayakhola Hydropower Limited and Citizens Capital Limited regarding the issuance of rights shares.
Feb 19, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal-Portugal Bilateral Consultative Mechanism meeting on Friday
Nepal-Portugal Bilateral Consultative Mechanism meeting on F...
The meeting will review the overall status of Nepal-Portugal relations, including issues of common interest, as well as cooperation in regional and multilateral forums.
Feb 19, 2026