- 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 atmosphere gains momentum in Makawanpur
As the date for voting in the House of Representatives (HoR) election draws nearer, election-related activities have gradually gained momentum in Makawanpur district.
65 tola of stolen gold recovered after a shoot out
The police arrested Prem Chaudhary of Banke from Nagarjuna Municipality-6 last night after a shoot-out. A total of 65 tola of gold was also recovered from his possession, said Senior Superintendent of Police Ramesh Thapa.
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.
World
Australian police charge man after finding 23,000 child abuse images
Queensland Police chief superintendent Denzil Clark said detectives had identified 459 victims within a cache of photos and videos that "meticulously" documented the 27-year-old's alleged crimes.
Business
Gold, silver prices decline
The price of gold has been fixed at Rs 295,200 per tola (11.66 grammes) today, down from Rs 304,700 per tola on Wednesday. The price had surged by Rs 14,400 per tola on Wednesday compared to Tuesday.
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.
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
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.