- Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Kathmandu no longer safe for migratory birds
The Kathmandu Valley is becoming an increasingly unsuitable habitat for migratory birds. The evidence is seen in the results of this year’s waterbird census. The situation was particularly severe at Taudaha, a well-known destination for migratory birds.
Subedi's 'Paridhi' creates distinct periphery
Litterateurs have praised the powerful voice in Paridhi, a novel penned by Uma Subedi, at an interaction held in Pokhara. The event, organised by Pokhareli Youth Cu
SAFF Women's Championship: Nepal defeats Bhutan 2-1
Nepal secured a victory over Bhutan by 2-1 in the ongoing South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-19 Women's Championship.
Nation
Partial impacts of low pressure system on weather
The meteorological analysis by the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology stated that the westerly low-pressure system is currently affecting the weather system in the country, causing partial clouds across the country.
30 days left for HoR polls: EC removes 76 candidates from PR list
The Election Commission (EC) has removed the names of 76 candidates from the political parties' closed list submitted for the proportional representation (PR) electoral system for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5.
NC legacy faces tough test in Surkhet
Political parties in Surkhet, the capital of Karnali, are preparing for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections, aiming to preserve or overturn past legacies.
Rare Rajalahanche spotted in human settlement
The world’s rare ‘Great Slaty Woodpecker’, known as 'Rajalahanche' in local language, has been spotted in a human settlement in Kailali district.
World
Pakistani forces kill 177 Baloch militants in 48 hours
Pakistani security forces killed about two dozen militants overnight in multiple raids in the insurgency-hit southwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the militant death toll to 177 in the
Business
Banana sales hit Rs. 370M in Bardiya
Bananas worth Rs. 370 million have been sold in Bardiya this year. Around 600 farmers in Bardiya district have produced nearly 38,000 tonnes of bananas on about 750 hectares of land.
Nepal wants to build close partnership with Japanese private sector: President
President Ramchandra Paudel has called upon the Japanese business community to explore business opportunities in Nepal. According to a statement issued by the Pr
Country's macroeconomic and financial status satisfactory, central bank report states
Total foreign exchange reserve reached Rs 3242 billion 450 million, equivalent to USD 22.17 billion. The reserve is sufficient to bear the imports of goods and services for 18.1 months, the central bank stated.
Gold price declines by Rs 13,400 per tola
The price of gold has declined by Rs 13,400 per tola (11.66 grams) in the domestic market today.
Sports
Tottenham boost Arsenal in title race
Tottenham did fierce rival Arsenal a huge favor in the Premier League title race on Sunday. Dominik Solanke
Interview
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.
Elections must be conducted fairly
The Election Commission has claimed that 90 per cent of preparations for the House of Representatives election slated for March 5 have been completed, but political uncertainty continues to loom. The recent sp
Society
PM Karki asks police persons to perform fairly
: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has directed the police organisation to play a responsible role as per law and in a fair manner.