POLITICS

New forces challenge established parties in Banke

New forces challenge established parties in Banke

For decades, the district’s politics was dominated by the Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML, along with the former...

For decades, the district’s politics was dominated by the Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML, along with the former...

Feb 23, 2026

POLITICS

Swing votes: How the undecided voters are shaping electoral battle beyond party lines

Swing votes: How the undecided voters are shaping electoral battle beyond party lines

In political terms, this group is described as “non-political” or unstable voters. As they tend to move with...

In political terms, this group is described as “non-political” or unstable voters. As they tend to move with...

Feb 23, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE inches up slightly as trade volume significantly drops

NEPSE inches up slightly as trade volume significantly drops

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) showed a modest rise on Monday, with the index gaining 2.41 points to close at 2,616.97...

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) showed a modest rise on Monday, with the index gaining 2.41 points to close at 2,616.97...

Feb 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Buffer zone voters demand action to reduce human–wildlife conflict

Buffer zone voters demand action to reduce human–wildlife conflict

Voters have varied needs and concerns, and they want political parties and candidates to pay heed to them and show readi...

Voters have varied needs and concerns, and they want political parties and candidates to pay heed to them and show readi...

Feb 23, 2026

POLITICS

Constitution amendment imperative to clear political stalemate: JSP Chair Yadav

Constitution amendment imperative to clear political stalemate: JSP Chair Yadav

Chairman Yadav said that the constitution failed to address the issues of Madhesh people, indigenous, Dalit and oppresse...

Chairman Yadav said that the constitution failed to address the issues of Madhesh people, indigenous, Dalit and oppresse...

Feb 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Udayapur bus accident leaves 15 injured, two in critical condition

Udayapur bus accident leaves 15 injured, two in critical condition

A passenger bus met with an accident on Monday afternoon in Andheri, Udaypur, a section of the Madan Bhandari Highway (G...

A passenger bus met with an accident on Monday afternoon in Andheri, Udaypur, a section of the Madan Bhandari Highway (G...

Feb 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Bus departed Pokhara at full capacity

Bus departed Pokhara at full capacity

Seats had been booked in the names of 35 passengers. Sai said the 35-seater bus had departed at full capacity. Including...

Seats had been booked in the names of 35 passengers. Sai said the 35-seater bus had departed at full capacity. Including...

Feb 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Injured passenger trapped inside bus rescued alive after five hours

Injured passenger trapped inside bus rescued alive after five hours

Manandhar, a resident of Imadol, Lalitpur, was pulled out from the crushed bus after the rescue team cut parts of the ve...

Manandhar, a resident of Imadol, Lalitpur, was pulled out from the crushed bus after the rescue team cut parts of the ve...

Feb 23, 2026

WORLD

South Korea and Brazil sign deals on K-beauty, trade

South Korea and Brazil sign deals on K-beauty, trade

Lula and South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung signed a slew of agreements with the Brazilian president in Seoul, covering e...

Lula and South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung signed a slew of agreements with the Brazilian president in Seoul, covering e...

Feb 23, 2026

SOCIETY

One killed in road accident in Ilam

One killed in road accident in Ilam

In the accident, 50-year-old Manoj Chaudhary lost his life. He was riding pillion on the motorcycle driven by 31-year-ol...

In the accident, 50-year-old Manoj Chaudhary lost his life. He was riding pillion on the motorcycle driven by 31-year-ol...

Feb 23, 2026