- Tuesday, 3 February 2026
T20 World Cup: Nepal beats the UAE by 7 wickets in warm up match
In the match held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai, India, Nepal elected to field first after winning the toss, and restricted the UAE to 145 runs in the stipulated 20 overs, taking 6 wickets.
Nepal has benefited immensely from Japan's assistance: President Paudel
President Ramchandra Paudel met with Emperor Naruhito of Japan at the Imperial Palace here today.
Japanese Prime Minister calls on President Paudel
President Paudel expressed this view during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Ms TAKAICHI Sanae in Tokyo today. The President is currently on a four-day visit of Nepal. “We are grateful for the continuous support, goodwill and understanding of the Japanese government towards us, and we want to work together with the Japanese leadership in the coming days to further strengthen the friendly relations and mutual cooperation,” said President Paudel, according to the President's press advisor Kiran Pokharel.
Nepali Consular General in Lhasa attends Xizang parliament session
The Nepali Consul General in Lhasa, Laxmi Prasad Niraula, attended a session of the People’s Congress of the Xizang Autonomous Region of China as a special guest.
Nation
T20 World Cup: Nepal beats the UAE by 7 wickets in warm up match
In the match held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai, India, Nepal elected to field first after winning the toss, and restricted the UAE to 145 runs in the stipulated 20 overs, taking 6 wickets.
HoR elections: 3,135 candidates in final PR list
The final list of candidates published by the Commission today includes a total of 3,135 candidates with 57 election symbols from 63 different political parties. The published closed list includes 1,772 female and 1,363 male candidates, according to a statement issued by the Commission's spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai.
Japanese Prime Minister calls on President Paudel
President Paudel expressed this view during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Ms TAKAICHI Sanae in Tokyo today. The President is currently on a four-day visit of Nepal. “We are grateful for the continuous support, goodwill and understanding of the Japanese government towards us, and we want to work together with the Japanese leadership in the coming days to further strengthen the friendly relations and mutual cooperation,” said President Paudel, according to the President's press advisor Kiran Pokharel.
Strategic partner for NEPSE restructuring recommended
A study committee has submitted its report to the government with recommendation to bring strategic partner for the Nepal Stock Exchange Limited (NEPSE) reforms, capital increment and ownership restructuring.
World
Trump says seeking $1 billion in damages from Harvard
US President Donald Trump said Monday his administration would seek $1 billion in damages from Harvard University after a New York Times report said the college had won some concessions in ongoing settlement negotiations with the government.
Business
Strategic partner for NEPSE restructuring recommended
A study committee has submitted its report to the government with recommendation to bring strategic partner for the Nepal Stock Exchange Limited (NEPSE) reforms, capital increment and ownership restructuring.
WB approves $95 million to expand access to finance for over 100,000 SMEs
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $95 million operation to help expand access to finance for more than 100,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and promote job-led growth in Nepal.
Slight increase in price of gold and silver
The price of gold and silver has slightly gone up in the domestic market today as compared to the price on Monday.
Pokhara's Lakeside area to be made tourism-friendly
The stakeholders and local community have commenced their initiatives to ensure tourism-friendly environment in Lakeside of Pokhara.
Sports
T20 World Cup: Nepal beats the UAE by 7 wickets in warm up match
In the match held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai, India, Nepal elected to field first after winning the toss, and restricted the UAE to 145 runs in the stipulated 20 overs, taking 6 wickets.
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
137 crocodiles released in Rapti river
All the crocodiles were released in Rapti river, said Information Officer of CNP, Abinash Thapa. All 137 crocodiles released in Rapti river are female, he added. Crocodiles raised in the breeding centre are released in natural habitat.