- Thursday, 5 February 2026
Cold weather pushes Himalayan pigeons into human settlements
Himalayan pigeons have been facing increasing difficulty in finding food and shelter in Upper Mustang as temperatures fall below freezing. In Lomanthang Bazaar of Lomanthang Rural Municipa
Army mobilised to guard key installations and secure polls
With exactly one month remaining until the elections, the Nepali Army has been formally deployed on the streets from Wednesday following approval by President Ramchandra Paudel.
Italy innovates to open art to blind people
On a recent weeknight, long after the swarms of tourists had left Rome's Colosseum, a small group of people walked around outside the darkened amphitheater, pausing every so
Karnali provincial fine arts exhibition kicks off
A Karnali Provincial Fine Arts Exhibition kicked off in Surkhet on Wednesday. The exhibition is organised by Nepal Academy of Fine Arts.
Nation
Election-focused training for police personnel begins
An election-focused training program for police personnel deployed for security of the upcoming March 5 elections to the House of Representatives has started at the Police Headquarters from Wednesday.
Directives to control price hike of daily essentials
The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has directed producers, importers and distributors to stop the sudden and unjustified price hike seen in daily consumer goods in the market.
28 days to HoR elections: election campaign expenses mandatory through bank accounts
The Election Commission has introduced the 'Election Campaign Bank Account Operation and Management Procedures, 2082' to bring transparency in the expenses made by political parties and candidates contesting the elections.
Fog and mist in majority of Tarai today
Fog and mist will prevail in many places of the Tarai region of the country today. And the weather will remain mainly fair in the hilly and mountainous regions, according to the 8:00 am bulletin by the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
World
Italy innovates to open art to blind people
On a recent weeknight, long after the swarms of tourists had left Rome's Colosseum, a small group of people walked around outside the darkened amphitheater, pausing every so
Business
Modi praised for US trade deal
Indian lawmakers from the ruling coalition praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday for striking a deal with the U.S. that seeks to reduce tariffs on Indian goods, while the opp
HK firm challenges Panama Canal ruling
Hong Kong (HK)'s CK Hutchison Holdings said Wednesday its subsidiary has started arbitration proceedings against Panama after that country's Supreme Court ruled a concession for
Gold and silver prices up again
The prices of gold and silver in the local market have gone up again today.
Rafting business on Marsyangdi comes to standstill
Floating on a fast-flowing river is a unique kind of thrill. For the more adventurous, riding a boat adds an extra degree of excitement. That is why, a few years ago, the Marsya
Sports
Prep for Budha Subba Gold Cup completed
All preparations have been completed for the 26th International Invitational Budha Subba Gold Cup, organiser informed on Wednesday. At a press conference, Organiser Dharan Fo
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Interview
Strong institutions essential to restore public trust in polls
Nepal’s democratic story is often told through dates of political movements, constitutional milestones, and election cycles. Yet the quieter story, the one that unfolds behind ballot pap
Legitimacy, security and fairness are foremost priorities
With preparations under way for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, concerns over security, electoral integrity, political conduct, and the growing influence of money in politics have taken centre stage.
Society
Election, an opportunity to strengthen democratic practices: Vice President Yadav
Addressing the fifth anniversary of the Indigenous Nationalities Commission here today, the Vice President was of the view that election provides citizens a vital platform to express and exercise their rights. He stated that through elections, Nepali citizens exercise their franchise and help determine state policies, emphasizing that such an opportunity should not be missed.