POLITICS

Optics and elections: How a ceremonial performance sparked geopolitical speculation in Nepal

Optics and elections: How a ceremonial performance sparked geopolitical speculation in Nepal

As campaigning for the HoR election intensifies, the episode underscores how routine diplomatic and military engagements...

As campaigning for the HoR election intensifies, the episode underscores how routine diplomatic and military engagements...

Feb 16, 2026

ECONOMY

BFIs prioritize consumer loans over production sector amid rising bad loans: NRB

BFIs prioritize consumer loans over production sector amid rising bad loans: NRB

A report released by the Banks and Financial Institutions Regulation Department of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) reveals that...

A report released by the Banks and Financial Institutions Regulation Department of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) reveals that...

Feb 17, 2026

ECONOMY

Land transactions pick up pace, boosting government revenue by Rs 2.25 billion

Land transactions pick up pace, boosting government revenue by Rs 2.25 billion

Data from the Department of Land Management and Archive (DoLMA) shows land revenue reached Rs 26.96 billion between mid-...

Data from the Department of Land Management and Archive (DoLMA) shows land revenue reached Rs 26.96 billion between mid-...

Feb 17, 2026

POLITICS

FM Sharma leaving for Dhaka to attend swearing-in ceremony of new PM today

FM Sharma leaving for Dhaka to attend swearing-in ceremony of new PM today

Foreign Minister Sharm's visit reflects Nepal's commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and deepening th...

Foreign Minister Sharm's visit reflects Nepal's commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and deepening th...

Feb 16, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE index falls 8.16 points, three companies hit positive circuit

NEPSE index falls 8.16 points, three companies hit positive circuit

Share prices of 163 companies declined, pushing investors in those stocks into losses. Khanikhola Hydropower saw the ste...

Share prices of 163 companies declined, pushing investors in those stocks into losses. Khanikhola Hydropower saw the ste...

Feb 16, 2026

SOCIETY

Police recover pistol and ammunition in Jhapa

Police recover pistol and ammunition in Jhapa

On Sunday, the police had conducted a raid in the house of a local Tul Bahadur Thapa Magar on a tipoff that the looted w...

On Sunday, the police had conducted a raid in the house of a local Tul Bahadur Thapa Magar on a tipoff that the looted w...

Feb 16, 2026

POLITICS

RSP Jhapa-5 regional council member Khanal joins UML

RSP Jhapa-5 regional council member Khanal joins UML

Khanal, who had been playing an active role in strengthening the RSP organization in Jhapa-5—the home district and...

Khanal, who had been playing an active role in strengthening the RSP organization in Jhapa-5—the home district and...

Feb 16, 2026

ECONOMY

Dailekh gas can substitute petrol and diesel, say experts

Dailekh gas can substitute petrol and diesel, say experts

Prakash Luitel, information officer at the Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) and a member of the petroleum explorati...

Prakash Luitel, information officer at the Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) and a member of the petroleum explorati...

Feb 16, 2026

ECONOMY

Polls cast shadow over peak tourism season

Polls cast shadow over peak tourism season

Hotels see rising cancellations ahead of general election

Hotels see rising cancellations ahead of general election

Feb 16, 2026

POLITICS

Candidates intensify door-to-door campaigning ahead of election

Candidates intensify door-to-door campaigning ahead of election

The Election Commission (EC) has designated February 16 to March 2 for formal campaign activities, including public meet...

The Election Commission (EC) has designated February 16 to March 2 for formal campaign activities, including public meet...

Feb 16, 2026