SOCIETY

Curfew lifted in Rautahat

Curfew lifted in Rautahat

The District Security Committee revised the curfew schedule and fully withdrew it from 6 am on Monday.

The District Security Committee revised the curfew schedule and fully withdrew it from 6 am on Monday.

Feb 23, 2026

WORLD

Pakistan launches deadly strikes in Afghanistan

Pakistan launches deadly strikes in Afghanistan

The overnight attacks were the most extensive since border clashes in October killed more than 70 people on both sides a...

The overnight attacks were the most extensive since border clashes in October killed more than 70 people on both sides a...

Feb 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Bus accident in Dhading: 17 dead, 24 injured

Bus accident in Dhading: 17 dead, 24 injured

The identities of the deceased and injured have yet to be confirmed. The exact cause of the accident remains unknown.

The identities of the deceased and injured have yet to be confirmed. The exact cause of the accident remains unknown.

Feb 23, 2026

POLITICS

Nepal–India border points to remain closed from March 3 to 5

Nepal–India border points to remain closed from March 3 to 5

A meeting of Nepali and Indian security officials held Saturday at the Integrated Check Post in Birgunj decided to compl...

A meeting of Nepali and Indian security officials held Saturday at the Integrated Check Post in Birgunj decided to compl...

Feb 23, 2026

OPINION

President Paudel’s Japan Visit: Strengthening a Trusted Partnership

President Paudel’s Japan Visit: Strengthening a Trusted Partnership

President Paudel’s landmark visit to Japan not only commemorated seven decades of diplomatic ties but also reinfor...

President Paudel’s landmark visit to Japan not only commemorated seven decades of diplomatic ties but also reinfor...

Feb 23, 2026

Editorial

A Troubling Poll Season

A Troubling Poll Season

As Nepal heads towards the March 5 elections, escalating communal and partisan violence is eroding voter confidence and...

As Nepal heads towards the March 5 elections, escalating communal and partisan violence is eroding voter confidence and...

Feb 23, 2026

WORLD

After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement

After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement

When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine surpassed 1,418 days last month, it officially exceeded a historic mi...

When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine surpassed 1,418 days last month, it officially exceeded a historic mi...

Feb 22, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal imports paddy and rice worth over Rs 5.11 billion in a month

Nepal imports paddy and rice worth over Rs 5.11 billion in a month

Records from the Department of Customs show that the country spent Rs 110 million more on paddy and rice imports between...

Records from the Department of Customs show that the country spent Rs 110 million more on paddy and rice imports between...

Feb 23, 2026

ECONOMY

Vehicle imports reach Rs 70.83 billion in seven months

Vehicle imports reach Rs 70.83 billion in seven months

Nepal imported vehicles worth Rs 70.83 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year.

Nepal imported vehicles worth Rs 70.83 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year.

Feb 22, 2026

Market

NIBL Equity Partners appoints Upendra Poudyal to Advisory Board

NIBL Equity Partners appoints Upendra Poudyal to Advisory Board

Poudyal is a veteran of Nepal’s financial sector with nearly four decades of experience in commercial banking, inv...

Poudyal is a veteran of Nepal’s financial sector with nearly four decades of experience in commercial banking, inv...

Feb 22, 2026