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

POLITICS

23 election candidates take permission for opening bank accounts in Lalitpur

The permission was granted by the District Election Office, Lalitpur. The voting under the HoR polls is taking place on March 5.  

WORLD

Iran FM in Geneva for second round of US talks

According to Tehran, "indirect" Iran-US nuclear talks mediated by Oman will be held on Tuesday, although Washington has previously pushed for other topics to be discussed including Iran's ballistic missiles and support for regional proxies.

ECONOMY

Hotel Forest Inn IPO allotment completed, 332,000 applicants receive 10 shares each

A total of 332,000 applicants have been allotted 10 shares each. The company had issued 3.32 million shares to the public from Febraury 5 to 9. During the period, applications were received from 2,660,452 applicants seeking 29.98 million shares.

POLITICS

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 the bonds of cooperation between Nepal and Bangladesh, reads a press release issued by the Foreign Ministry. 

POLITICS

Ousted as PM, Nepal's veteran Marxist leader Oli seeks return

Less than six months since the September anti-corruption unrest, in which at least 77 people were killed, the 73-year-old is seeking his political comeback.

ECONOMY

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 steepest fall, with its share price dropping by 9.38 percent.

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Election 17 days away: Publicity campaign begins today

Election 17 days away: Publicity campaign begins today

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EC reminds parties for election campaign until March 2

EC reminds parties for election campaign until March 2

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Voters Deserve Vision, Not Entertainment

Voters Deserve Vision, Not Entertainment

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Govt amending NRB Act to promote digital currency, stren...

Govt amending NRB Act to promote digital currency, stren...

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Petroleum prices hiked

Petroleum prices hiked

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EC issues 63-Point guidelines; Campaigning set to Februa...

EC issues 63-Point guidelines; Campaigning set to Februa...

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Nepal fall short of expectations on world stage

Nepal fall short of expectations on world stage

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Gagan defends claim of Rs 300,000 to 400,000 laptop earn...

Gagan defends claim of Rs 300,000 to 400,000 laptop earn...

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Khanal presses for immediate release of Gen-Z probe repo...

Khanal presses for immediate release of Gen-Z probe repo...

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Pakistan-Nepal Friendship T20 Tournament concludes

Pakistan-Nepal Friendship T20 Tournament concludes

How do you see the unity deal reached between RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane, Ujyalo Nepal Party Patron Kulman Ghising and Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balen Shah?

Positive – It will strengthen democratic forces and bring political stability.

Negative – It is a political convenience and may undermine accountability.

Neutral – It is unclear how this alliance will impact governance or elections.

Skeptical – It may lead to power consolidation and opportunistic politics.

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