- Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Remittance boosts Nepal’s external sector
Nepal’s external sector showed strong improvement in the first half of the current fiscal year 2025/26, driven by a sharp rise in remittance inflows, a robust current account surplu
Election Commission mandates strict Banking procedures for campaign financing
In an effort to bolster fiscal transparency and accountability during the upcoming parliamentary elections, the Election Commission of Nepal has implemented the ‘Procedures on Elec
China expands coal even as solar, wind power surges
Even as China's expansion of solar and wind power raced ahead in 2025, the Asian giant opened many more coal power plants than it had in recent years -raising concern about wh
Ghandruk to host festival for tourism promotion
Ghandruk, a tourist village along the Annapurna Circuit, is set to host a festival aimed at attracting and promoting national and international tourists.
Nation
Prime Minister working to address public concerns related to health insurance
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has initiatives efforts to address public concerns related to the health insurance scheme.
President Paudel departs from Japan
President Ramchandra Paudel has left Tokyo for home after completing a four-day official visit to Japan.
Election-pledged bridge still unfinished after 8 years
The Dahidans Khola Bridge, which connects two local levels in Morang Constituency No. 3 and has repeatedly become a common campaign agenda in every election, has still not
Possibility of rain in hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki today
The weather today will be generally cloudy in the high hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces today, while it will be partly cloudy in rest of the areas.
World
NASA plans March launch of moon despite leaks
NASA said Tuesday it will now target a March launch of its new moon rocket after running into exasperating fuel leaks during a make-or-break test a day earlier.
Business
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
WB approves 95 million $ to support sustainable, inclusive finance
The World Bank has approved a USD 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.
Remittance boosts Nepal’s external sector
Nepal’s external sector showed strong improvement in the first half of the current fiscal year 2025/26, driven by a sharp rise in remittance inflows, a robust current account surplu
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.
Sports
Man City goes big again as EPL clubs dominate transfer window
Manchester City went big again in the January transfer window and will hope it reaps more rewards than last year. City was the bigg
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.