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
WORLD
Climate change puts Norway's love of skiing to the test
Climate change puts Norway's love of skiing to the test
In Norway, the saying goes that babies are born with skis on their feet. With the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics approaching Friday, the Scandinavian country has won the most Winter Olympic medals.
Feb 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Suryakunda Hydropower launches IPO, offers 572,431 shares to general public
Suryakunda Hydropower launches IPO, offers 572,431 shares to...
In the second phase, the company has offered 572,431 ordinary shares to the public at a face value of Rs 100 per share, amounting to Rs 57.24 million.
Feb 01, 2026
POLITICS
441 polling stations in Karnali Province highly sensitive
441 polling stations in Karnali Province highly sensitive
Out of 1437 polling stations in the province, Karnali Province Police Office has placed 301 polling stations on a general list and 651 on a sensitive list, said Office Spokesperson Ram Prakash Shah.
Feb 01, 2026