Editorial

FDI without limits: Nepal rolls out red carpet for big investors

FDI without limits: Nepal rolls out red carpet for big investors

Unlimited foreign capital can unsettle local businesses. Without sensible safeguards, large foreign firms could crowd ou...

Unlimited foreign capital can unsettle local businesses. Without sensible safeguards, large foreign firms could crowd ou...

Feb 20, 2026

ECONOMY

Populist economic agendas dominate parties’ election manifestos

Populist economic agendas dominate parties’ election manifestos

From free loans to 1.5 million jobs, parties unveil grand economic commitments amid feasibility doubts raised by experts

From free loans to 1.5 million jobs, parties unveil grand economic commitments amid feasibility doubts raised by experts

Feb 20, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal–India border to close 72 hours before March 5 elections

Nepal–India border to close 72 hours before March 5 elections

Nepal and India have agreed to seal their shared border 72 hours prior to the general election scheduled for March 5.

Nepal and India have agreed to seal their shared border 72 hours prior to the general election scheduled for March 5.

Feb 19, 2026

WORLD

UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct

UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct

Britain's former prince Andrew was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as UK...

Britain's former prince Andrew was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as UK...

Feb 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Jumla van accident: Two of seven injured in critical condition

Jumla van accident: Two of seven injured in critical condition

The accident occurred at around noon on Thursday. According to the District Police Office, Jumla, the van (registration...

The accident occurred at around noon on Thursday. According to the District Police Office, Jumla, the van (registration...

Feb 19, 2026

SPORTS

Dipendra Singh Airee improves position in ICC T20 all-rounder rankings

Dipendra Singh Airee improves position in ICC T20 all-rounder rankings

According to the latest rankings published by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, Airee climbed two sp...

According to the latest rankings published by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, Airee climbed two sp...

Feb 19, 2026

POLITICS

Instability, not coalition politics, driving crisis in Nepal: UML Chair Oli

Instability, not coalition politics, driving crisis in Nepal: UML Chair Oli

“The current crisis has not arisen because major parties came together. It has been invited in an attempt to break...

“The current crisis has not arisen because major parties came together. It has been invited in an attempt to break...

Feb 19, 2026

POLITICS

NC has a plan to create 1.5 million jobs in five years: President Thapa

NC has a plan to create 1.5 million jobs in five years: President Thapa

While unveiling the party’s election manifesto at Rastriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu, President Thapa said the NC h...

While unveiling the party’s election manifesto at Rastriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu, President Thapa said the NC h...

Feb 19, 2026

POLITICS

RSP unveils election commitment paper

RSP unveils election commitment paper

Party chair Rabi Lamichhane, senior leader Balen Shah, and vice-chair Dr Swarnim Wagle, along with other top leaders, jo...

Party chair Rabi Lamichhane, senior leader Balen Shah, and vice-chair Dr Swarnim Wagle, along with other top leaders, jo...

Feb 19, 2026

POLITICS

Corruption probe will be held against leaders of any party since 1990: Gagan Thapa

Corruption probe will be held against leaders of any party since 1990: Gagan Thapa

Speaking at the party’s manifesto detailed unveiling and interactive program titled “Our Commitment, Your Qu...

Speaking at the party’s manifesto detailed unveiling and interactive program titled “Our Commitment, Your Qu...

Feb 19, 2026