- Sunday, 8 February 2026
Nepal eyes breakthrough at ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Gripped by mid‑term election fever, the nation is abuzz with debates unfolding at homes, cafés, offices, and across social media. The public have become intensely divided along party lines, each side fiercely defending its loyalties.
'Polls will be held in free, fair and independent way'
Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has said that the upcoming election to the House of Representatives will be held across the country on the scheduled date in a free, fair and independent manner.
Popularity of Tharu cuisine boosts Dang's local economy
In recent years, resorts and hotels specialising in Tharu cuisine have been flourishing in Dang. Once confined largely to village households, traditional Tharu dishes are now gaining popularity in urban hotels and resorts. As these indigen
Tanahun farmers earn Rs. 455 million from orange, income up by Rs. 35 million
Farmers in Tanahun have earned about of Rs. 455 million from the sale of orange this year. The income of the farmers of the districts from the sale of orange has increased by Rs. 35 million this year than last year. Last year, farmers had made income of Rs. 420 million from orange.
Nation
Gulmi voters want bridge at Repka, not promises
Electoral candidates are presently visiting door-to-door in Gulmi, seeking votes. However, voters have expressed greater concern over a dilapidated bridge that they are compelled to use daily.
Electoral fervour heats up in Sarlahi-3
Electoral fervour has intensified in Sarlahi-3 with the participation of senior national leaders. Nepali Communist Party (NCP) leader and former Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha, who has left Gorkha to contest from Sarlahi, is among the main contenders.
HPV vaccine to be administered at 215 locations in Dhankuta
The HPV vaccine will be administered at 215 locations, including 141 schools and 73 health centres, across the Dhankuta district. The District Health Office, Dhankuta, an
Cold spell grips Banke again, viral flu cases rise
Daily life in Banke has again been disrupted as temperatures have dropped sharply over the past few days. The cold spell has increased following last week’s rainfall and snowfall in the hill and mountain districts.
World
Drone attack kills 24 in Sudan
A drone attack by a notorious paramilitary group hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan Saturday, killing at least 24 people, including eight children, a doctors' group said, a day after a World Food Program aid convoy was targeted.
Business
Operation of Suntharali Airport remains repeated election promise
Political parties in Kalikot have used Suntharali Airport as a vote-winning promise in every election since 2007, but no aircraft has yet landed there. Although the airport was completed 37 years after construction began, its operation date remains uncertain.
Tanahun farmers earn Rs. 455 million from orange, income up by Rs. 35 million
Farmers in Tanahun have earned about of Rs. 455 million from the sale of orange this year. The income of the farmers of the districts from the sale of orange has increased by Rs. 35 million this year than last year. Last year, farmers had made income of Rs. 420 million from orange.
BFIN Insurance Conference 2026 concludes with emphasize for global alignment and digital innovation
Banking Finance and Insurance Institute of Nepal (BFIN), Insurance Conference 2026, themed “Building a Resilient Insurance Ecosystem: Risk, Regulation and Revolutionizing Digital Innovation (3R)” held today at Kathmandu concluded with the experts emphasized for global alignment and digital innovation.
Sugarcane farmers along Henwa river hands full with jaggery and molasses production
Farmers living along the Henwa River, which forms the boundary between Hilihang Rural Municipality and Phidim Municipality in Panchthar district, are currently busy harvesting sugarcane, washing it, and processing it into molasses and jaggery.
Sports
Nepal eyes breakthrough at ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Gripped by mid‑term election fever, the nation is abuzz with debates unfolding at homes, cafés, offices, and across social media. The public have become intensely divided along party lines, each side fiercely defending its loyalties.
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
NA's Rokaya wins CoAS Open Marathon
: Nepali Army (NA)'s Corporal Rajan Rokaya secured the first position in this year's 11th edition of Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Open Marathon.