- Sunday, 1 February 2026
PSB should increase quality and effectiveness of its content: Vice President
Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav has said that it is necessary for the Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) Nepal to increase the quality and effectiveness of its broadcast content by embracing innovative technology and addressing growing public expectations.
Sample ballot papers unveiled; Kathmandu to have the largest
The Election Commission (EC) has made public sample ballot papers for various districts and electoral constituencies in preparation for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives.
Nepal defeats China by 3-1 in U20 women friendly football match
China posted its first goal at the 41st minute of the game while Nepal posted its first goal at the 84th minute of the match. In the 87th minute Nepal scored one more goal and in the injury period Nepal posted yet another one and made three goals in total.
Snow removal underway on blocked Korala Road
The snow that has accumulated on the upper Mustang road connecting Kagbeni to Korala, which has been impassable since Wednesday due to heavy snowfall, is now being cleared.
Nation
Price of diesel, kerosene hiked
The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has hiked the price of diesel and kerosene by Rs 3 per litre. The price will come into force from this midnight, the NOC Board of Directors decided.
Nepal Red Cross Society should stay aloof from politics, stress on neutrality: Home Minister
Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Sharma has urged the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) to carry out its works while remaining aloof from politics.
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Unity among communist forces is essential today: Coordinator Prachanda
Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', has said that the unity among communist parties has strengthened with the acknowledgment of the necessity for a new national power.
EC monitoring disinformation and hate speech
The Election Commission has been monitoring those who are indulging in misinformation, disinformation and hate speech in violation of the election code of conduct and working to bring individuals and organizations that commit such acts under the ambit of the law.
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World
U.S. government enters partial shutdown, resolution expected soon
The U.S. government began a partial shutdown on Saturday after Congress failed to approve the 2026 budget before a midnight funding deadline, though disruptions were expected to be limited as the House set to move early next week to ratify a Senate-backed deal.
Business
Baglung produces orange worth around Rs 270 million
The produce went up this time around with the rise in the farmers' attraction to orange cultivation. Compared to last year, the orange production this year has increased by Rs 4.4 million.
Birgunj Customs records food imports Worth Rs 11.57 billion in first half of FY 2082/83
According to information officer Uday Singh Bista, the volume of food imports during the review period was slightly lower than in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Snowfall: Boon to agriculture and animal husbandry
A chyangra rearer, Angyal Gurung of Chhoser, Lomanthang Rural Municipality–1 in Upper Mustang, has moved his livestock to high-altitude sheds following the snowfall.
Rains damage millions of bricks
Due to continuous rainfall over two days, millions of bricks have been damaged in the Banke district. According to the Banke Brick Entreprene
Sports
Nepal defeats China by 3-1 in U20 women friendly football match
China posted its first goal at the 41st minute of the game while Nepal posted its first goal at the 84th minute of the match. In the 87th minute Nepal scored one more goal and in the injury period Nepal posted yet another one and made three goals in total.
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
Man killed in rhino attack
Govinda Puri, chief of the District Police Office, said that Pathak, who was injured in the attack by rhino near his home this afternoon, died during treatment at Bharatpur Hospital.