WORLD

Bangladesh elections test ties with India as China deepens outreach

Bangladesh elections test ties with India as China deepens outreach

The February 12 poll will be the nation's first since a student-led uprising toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina...

The February 12 poll will be the nation's first since a student-led uprising toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina...

Feb 09, 2026

WORLD

India, Malaysia pledge deeper semiconductor ties on Modi visit

India, Malaysia pledge deeper semiconductor ties on Modi visit

Modi touched down in Malaysia on Saturday, his first visit in more than a decade, where he inked a number of agreements...

Modi touched down in Malaysia on Saturday, his first visit in more than a decade, where he inked a number of agreements...

Feb 09, 2026

Editorial

Why Nepal Must Prioritise Labour Agreements

Why Nepal Must Prioritise Labour Agreements

Nepal must urgently expand and enforce bilateral labour agreements to protect its overseas workers from exploitation and...

Nepal must urgently expand and enforce bilateral labour agreements to protect its overseas workers from exploitation and...

Feb 09, 2026

OPINION

Linguicism: Nepal's Silent Apartheid

Linguicism: Nepal's Silent Apartheid

Nepal’s civil service, judiciary, political parties, and mainstream media reveal a striking pattern: an overrepres...

Nepal’s civil service, judiciary, political parties, and mainstream media reveal a striking pattern: an overrepres...

Feb 09, 2026

SOCIETY

Govt bans drone use in elections

Govt bans drone use in elections

He said that since the misuse of social media is increasing, the Nepal Police will make the newly established hi-tech un...

He said that since the misuse of social media is increasing, the Nepal Police will make the newly established hi-tech un...

Feb 09, 2026

POLITICS

Election buzz grows in Dalit settlements as candidates court voters

Election buzz grows in Dalit settlements as candidates court voters

Election-related discussions—ranging from alliances to voter shifts and potential winners—are common at publ...

Election-related discussions—ranging from alliances to voter shifts and potential winners—are common at publ...

Feb 09, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt extends deadline for Dhulikhel–Suryabinayak road expansion by one year

Govt extends deadline for Dhulikhel–Suryabinayak road expansion by one year

Repeated deadline extensions have become common in major infrastructure projects, with few being completed on schedule....

Repeated deadline extensions have become common in major infrastructure projects, with few being completed on schedule....

Feb 09, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt begins budget consultations with focus on curbing recurrent expenditure

Govt begins budget consultations with focus on curbing recurrent expenditure

Senior officials said the MoF on Sunday initiated consultations with government ministries, constitutional bodies and ot...

Senior officials said the MoF on Sunday initiated consultations with government ministries, constitutional bodies and ot...

Feb 09, 2026

SPORTS

Nepal fall four runs short of historic win over England

Nepal fall four runs short of historic win over England

Nepal fell just four runs short of a historic win after chasing 185 and finishing on 182 for 6 against England in the IC...

Nepal fell just four runs short of a historic win after chasing 185 and finishing on 182 for 6 against England in the IC...

Feb 08, 2026

SOCIETY

Over 1,500 election publicity items violating code of conduct removed in Janakpurdham

Over 1,500 election publicity items violating code of conduct removed in Janakpurdham

After repeated complaints to the District Election Office, the relevant political parties and candidates were asked to r...

After repeated complaints to the District Election Office, the relevant political parties and candidates were asked to r...

Feb 08, 2026