- Monday, 9 February 2026
Bagh Durbar retrofitting underway following long delays
The retrofitting work on the historic and neoclassical Bagh Durbar building in Sundhara has gained momentum after a lengthy legal battle and years of conservation efforts. The palace suffered se
Three Saptari candidates seek to carry forward their fathers’ political legacy
Three candidates across Saptari constituencies are contesting elections to uphold their fathers’ political legacy, according to local voters. Sumit Kumar Sah is contesting election from
Third Tikapur Literary Festival in March
The third edition of the Tikapur Literature Festival is scheduled for March 27-29. The Tikapur Literature Society announced this at a press conference in Tikapur, Kailali.
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
Nation
Gaur sees decline in horse-drawn carriages
Horse-drawn carts, locally known as tangas (once the oldest and most common means of transportation), are gradually disappearing, leaving those who depended on this profession increasingly vulnerable.
Former GS employee Bajracharya passes away
Chandrawati Bajracharya, a former employee of Gorkhapatra Corporation, passed away on Saturday. Bajracharya, who served as an assistant co
Bagh Durbar retrofitting underway following long delays
The retrofitting work on the historic and neoclassical Bagh Durbar building in Sundhara has gained momentum after a lengthy legal battle and years of conservation efforts. The palace suffered se
Three Saptari candidates seek to carry forward their fathers’ political legacy
Three candidates across Saptari constituencies are contesting elections to uphold their fathers’ political legacy, according to local voters. Sumit Kumar Sah is contesting election from
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
Bajura farmers worry in lack of coffee market
Farmers in Bajura are worried as the coffee produced in the district has not been able to find market. Krishna Bahadur Shah of Badimalika Mun
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.
Sports
Nepal fall agonisingly short against England in T20 World Cup thriller
Captain Rohit Paudel had said Nepal’s first priority at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 would be to showcase their best brand of cricket. Head coach Stuart Law echoed that sentiment, promising his players would play aggressive cricket tempered with caution.
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
President Paudel presses for political stability for prosperity and social justice
President Ramchandra Paudel has said that political stability is necessary for sustainable development, prosperity and social justice.