- Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Japan’s National Day celebrated
Ambassador Maeda, in his speech, highlighted that the recent visit of the President Ramchandra Paudel to Japan from February 1 to 5, to commemorate this milestone of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Nepal reaffirmed the long-standing friendship between the friendly nations and paved the way for deeper collaboration in the years ahead.
Nepal and Qatar reaffirm measures to enhance bilateral economic ties
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal on Tuesday held talks with a visiting Qatari delegation led by Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) Board Member Mohamed Bin Ahmed Al Obaidly, focusing on strengthening bilateral investment, trade, and economic cooperation between Nepal and Qatar. The delegation also called on Foreign Minister Balananda Sharma.
Rhododendrons bloom in Humla as early as January
Rhododendrons, which usually bloom in April and May, have blossomed as early as February this year in Humla. The unusual flowering has been
Surya Nepal Open: Rame, Rabi share lead
Rame Magar and Rabi Khadka shared the lead after the opening round of the Surya Nepal Kathmandu Open, the fourth event of the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2025–26, at the par‑68 Royal Nepal Golf Club on Tuesday.
West Bank misery grows as Israel limits work permits
Hanadi Abu Zant hasn't been able to pay rent on her apartment in the occupied West Bank for nearly a year after losing her permit to work inside Israel. When her landlord calls the police on her, she hides in a mosque.
IBN to adopt Swiss Challenge, Hybrid Annuity models
The Investment Board Nepal is going to move forward with preparations to mobilise private sector investment in infrastructure development based on the Swiss Challenge and Hybrid Annuity models.
Actor Hamal embarking for book tour
Superstar Rajesh Hamal is all set to begin a book tour of his book Yug Dekhi Yug Samma in six cities of Japan. Organised by NRNA-Japan, the tour title
NZ break record to beat UAE
Finn Allen and Tim Seifert posted a T20 World Cup record partnership of 175 as New Zealand crushed the United Arab Emirates by 10 wickets with almost five overs to spare in Chennai on Tuesday. Chasing the UAE's
Ways To Achieve Prosperity
The country's economy is gradually improving. It has sufficient foreign exchange reserves. Remittance income is high. The inflation rate is very low. The balance of payments is satisfactory. Deposits and cash flow in banks are good. In th
Will Democracy Govern Capitalism?
Ongoing efforts to derail multilateral tax cooperation lie at the heart of a global programme to replace democratic governance with coercive rule by the extremely wealthy – or what we call 21st-century Caesarism. Any strategy to counter
Love In The Air
It is February, which means love is in the air as Valentine’s Day nears. Everything is subsumed in romance. Stores stock up on chocolates, gifts and cards all wrapped with a shiny, red bow. Lovers plan an exchange of gifts. Restaurants offer c
Invest In Child Health
Although child health is one of the priority programmes of the government, the results of the Nepal Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (NMICS) 2024/25 show a disturbing trend. Years of policy commitments, donor support, and health secto
Chaulagain's 'Hatrama Chhan Yatri' launched
Poet Deepak Chaulagain has brought out a poetry collection titled 'Hatarma Chhan Yatri' (Travellers Are in a Hurry) in Nepali. Writers Shrawan Mukarung, Shakuntala Jos
