SPORTS

Nepal fall short of expectations on world stage

Nepal fall short of expectations on world stage

Nepal’s final group match against Scotland on Tuesday offers one last opportunity — not to rewrite the campa...

Nepal’s final group match against Scotland on Tuesday offers one last opportunity — not to rewrite the campa...

Feb 16, 2026

POLITICS

Election 17 days away: Publicity campaign begins today

Election 17 days away: Publicity campaign begins today

According to the Election Commission, the candidates and political parties are allowed to organize rallies, mass meeting...

According to the Election Commission, the candidates and political parties are allowed to organize rallies, mass meeting...

Feb 16, 2026

POLITICS

EC reminds parties for election campaign until March 2

EC reminds parties for election campaign until March 2

They are asked not to hinder or deprive anyone of his/her voting rights. 

They are asked not to hinder or deprive anyone of his/her voting rights. 

Feb 16, 2026

ECONOMY

Petroleum prices hiked

Petroleum prices hiked

According to the NOC, the price of petrol has been increased by Re 1 per liter, while diesel and kerosene have gone up b...

According to the NOC, the price of petrol has been increased by Re 1 per liter, while diesel and kerosene have gone up b...

Feb 16, 2026

WORLD

The secret to an elephant's grace? Whiskers

The secret to an elephant's grace? Whiskers

New research published Thursday in the journal Science details how the whiskers that cover an elephant's trunk have uniq...

New research published Thursday in the journal Science details how the whiskers that cover an elephant's trunk have uniq...

Feb 16, 2026

WORLD

WHO sets out concerns over US vaccine trial in G.Bissau

WHO sets out concerns over US vaccine trial in G.Bissau

The WHO insisted in a statement that the existing hepatitis B birth dose vaccine was an "effective and essential" public...

The WHO insisted in a statement that the existing hepatitis B birth dose vaccine was an "effective and essential" public...

Feb 16, 2026

WORLD

What does Greenland's mining industry look like?

What does Greenland's mining industry look like?

Harsh conditions and weak infrastructure make mining a difficult task, however.

Harsh conditions and weak infrastructure make mining a difficult task, however.

Feb 16, 2026

OPINION

Voters Deserve Vision, Not Entertainment

Voters Deserve Vision, Not Entertainment

Winning votes is temporary; earning trust through ethical, informed and inclusive communication defines true leadership....

Winning votes is temporary; earning trust through ethical, informed and inclusive communication defines true leadership....

Feb 16, 2026

Editorial

Shrinking Revenue, Shrinking Federal Promise

Shrinking Revenue, Shrinking Federal Promise

Persistent revenue shortfalls and a narrow, import-dependent tax base are forcing the federal government to cut grants t...

Persistent revenue shortfalls and a narrow, import-dependent tax base are forcing the federal government to cut grants t...

Feb 16, 2026

ECONOMY

Life insurers’ profits drop 4.43 percent in Q2

Life insurers’ profits drop 4.43 percent in Q2

Net profits of life insurance companies declined by 4.43 percent as of the first half of the current fiscal year (FY).

Net profits of life insurance companies declined by 4.43 percent as of the first half of the current fiscal year (FY).

Feb 15, 2026