- Saturday, 7 February 2026
Election fever leaves key offices leaderless
Of the candidates now busy campaigning for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5, 34 have defected from their positions, including the federal ministers. In what is described as a political migrati
Patan Hospital goes fully digital
In a milestone move, the Patan Hospital has digitalised all of its services including emergency, outpatient department and inpatient department. The hospital located i
Kenya biofuel shutdown ends clean cooking
It was designed to be as simple as buying airtime: a quick tap on the dispenser, a few shillings and a cooking canister refilled. Now, more than 3,000 Koko fuel supply points across Kenya sit idle, with no fuel and no clear answers for the households that relied on them.
Babita Manandhar comes up with ‘Kaliyugaki Radha’
The folk-modern style song ‘Kaliyugaki Radha’ was released amid a programme held in Kathmandu on Thursday. The song was jointly unveiled by senior sin
Nation
Bardiya locals demand protection from rising wildlife attacks
Locals and families of those killed by leopard attacks in Bardiya have approached the District Administration Office (DAO) demanding justice, as incidents of wildlife attacks have significantly increased in recent times.
Valentine's week starts with Rose Day
Valentine’s Day is celebrated every February 14. The weeklong Valentine's Day festivities begin on February 7, starting with Rose Day. Although Valentine’s Day is not originally a
Gorkhapatra announces scholarships
The Gorkhapatra Corporation (GC) has announced research scholarships for researchers working in various fields related to Gorkhapatra. The scholarships, provided under the Gorkhapatra Academy, will be of two types,
Election fever leaves key offices leaderless
Of the candidates now busy campaigning for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5, 34 have defected from their positions, including the federal ministers. In what is described as a political migrati
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World
Kenya biofuel shutdown ends clean cooking
It was designed to be as simple as buying airtime: a quick tap on the dispenser, a few shillings and a cooking canister refilled. Now, more than 3,000 Koko fuel supply points across Kenya sit idle, with no fuel and no clear answers for the households that relied on them.
Business
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.
Sugarcane farmers along Henwa river hands full with jaggery and molasses production
Farmers living along the Henwa River, which forms the boundary between Hilihang Rural Municipality and Phidim Municipality in Panchthar district, are currently busy harvesting sugarcane, washing it, and processing it into molasses and jaggery.
Gold, silver prices see slight decline
The price of gold and silver has slightly declined in the domestic market today.
Kitchen budget spikes as staples go dearer
Prices of essential daily commodities, particularly cooking oil and rice, have risen sharply in recent weeks, directly affecting household kitchens across Nepal. According to the Nepal Retailer Association
Sports
Spin woes, injury and poor form dog Australia
Captain Mitchell Marsh insists Australia can put their spin woes behind them at the T20 Cricket World Cup after a morale-sapping series defeat to Pakistan left their preparations in tatters. The 2021 champions
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
Civil society leaders in Madhesh call for stronger civic space, accountability, and inclusive policies for the empowerment of communities
Strengthening locally-rooted civil society organizations is a must to ensure that voices of the most marginalized communities is heard in the course of decision-making process, opine civil society representatives of Madhesh Province.