Veteran Actor Sunil Thapa dies at 68 Veteran Actor Sunil Thapa dies at 68 Veteran actor Sunil Thapa passed away on Friday at the age of 68 after suffering a heart attack, according to the Film Artists Association. Veteran actor Sunil Thapa passed away on Friday at the age of 68 after suffering a heart attack, according to the Film Artists Association. Nepal 07 Feb, 2026
Home Minister directs enhanced security for upcoming election Home Minister directs enhanced security for upcoming election Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has instructed security agencies to ensure smart, effective and robust security arrangements for the upcoming election. Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has instructed security agencies to ensure smart, effective and robust security arrangements for the upcoming election. Nepal 06 Feb, 2026
EC monitoring media contents: Acting CEC Bhandari EC monitoring media contents: Acting CEC Bhandari Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has urged the media to publish and disseminate fair news without being biased while making news related to election to the House of Representatives. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has urged the media to publish and disseminate fair news without being biased while making news related to election to the House of Representatives. Nepal 06 Feb, 2026
Baitadi bus accident death toll rises to 13 Baitadi bus accident death toll rises to 13 The death toll in the Baitadi bus accident has risen to 13 after five injured passengers succumbed to their injuries at Dadeldhura Hospital, police said. The death toll in the Baitadi bus accident has risen to 13 after five injured passengers succumbed to their injuries at Dadeldhura Hospital, police said. Nepal 06 Feb, 2026
Make election human rights-friendly: NHRC Make election human rights-friendly: NHRC The election is scheduled to take place on March 5. The election is scheduled to take place on March 5. Nepal 05 Feb, 2026
Nepal Telecom's role in economic prosperity laudable: Home Minister Aryal Nepal Telecom's role in economic prosperity laudable: Home Minister Aryal Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has lauded Nepal Telecom’s role in promoting economic prosperity by expanding access to communication services across the country. Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has lauded Nepal Telecom’s role in promoting economic prosperity by expanding access to communication services across the country. Nepal 05 Feb, 2026
Third International Buddhist Conference to be held in Lumbini Third International Buddhist Conference to be held in Lumbini The Third International Buddhist Conference is being held in Lumbini on coming Baisakh Purnima. The Third International Buddhist Conference is being held in Lumbini on coming Baisakh Purnima. Nepal 05 Feb, 2026
All election campaign spending to go through banks as HoR polls near All election campaign spending to go through banks as HoR polls near With 28 days remaining for the House of Representatives elections, the Election Commission has made it mandatory for political parties and candidates to conduct all election campaign-related financial transactions through bank accounts. With 28 days remaining for the House of Representatives elections, the Election Commission has made it mandatory for political parties and candidates to conduct all election campaign-related financial transactions through bank accounts. Nepal 05 Feb, 2026
Turkish Airlines flight diverts to Kolkata after engine fire warning Turkish Airlines flight diverts to Kolkata after engine fire warning A Turkish Airlines flight was safely diverted to Kolkata, India, on Wednesday after a fire warning was detected in its right engine. A Turkish Airlines flight was safely diverted to Kolkata, India, on Wednesday after a fire warning was detected in its right engine. Nepal 04 Feb, 2026
EC signs MoU with TikTok to curb election misinformation EC signs MoU with TikTok to curb election misinformation On the occasion, EC Joint-Secretary and Spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai and TikTok’s Head of Public Policy and Government Relations, Ferdous Al Mottakin, exchanged the MoU. On the occasion, EC Joint-Secretary and Spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai and TikTok’s Head of Public Policy and Government Relations, Ferdous Al Mottakin, exchanged the MoU. Nepal 04 Feb, 2026
Services disrupted in Budhiganga Municipality as seven employees suspended Services disrupted in Budhiganga Municipality as seven employees suspended Service delivery at Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura has come to a standstill after seven employees were suspended in connection with a corruption case related to the construction of the municipal administrative building. Service delivery at Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura has come to a standstill after seven employees were suspended in connection with a corruption case related to the construction of the municipal administrative building. Nepal 04 Feb, 2026
President Paudel, Japanese PM Takaichi hold talks in Tokyo President Paudel, Japanese PM Takaichi hold talks in Tokyo Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi held a meeting with President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel in Tokyo on Tuesday evening during the latter’s official working visit to Japan. Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi held a meeting with President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel in Tokyo on Tuesday evening during the latter’s official working visit to Japan. Nepal 04 Feb, 2026
One dead, three injured in Sarlahi car accident One dead, three injured in Sarlahi car accident One person was killed and three others injured when a car met with an accident in Banke Jungle of Sarlahi along the East–West Highway early Wednesday morning. One person was killed and three others injured when a car met with an accident in Banke Jungle of Sarlahi along the East–West Highway early Wednesday morning. Nepal 04 Feb, 2026
PM initiates steps to address health insurance concerns PM initiates steps to address health insurance concerns Prime Minister Sushila Karki has initiated efforts to address growing public concerns related to the health insurance scheme. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has initiated efforts to address growing public concerns related to the health insurance scheme. Nepal 04 Feb, 2026
Interim government withdraws contentious Social Media Bill 2025 Interim government withdraws contentious Social Media Bill 2025 The interim government has decided to withdraw one of the most contentious bills proposed by the previous KP Sharma Oli administration, the Social Media Act Bill 2025 The interim government has decided to withdraw one of the most contentious bills proposed by the previous KP Sharma Oli administration, the Social Media Act Bill 2025 Nepal 04 Feb, 2026
Lamichhane issues stern warning over alliances, says dissolved house will not return Lamichhane issues stern warning over alliances, says dissolved house will not return Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane has broken his silence of the past few days and posted an aggressive status on social media today, rebuking the old political parties- the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and Nepali Communist Party for talking of possible collaboration in the upcoming House of Representatives election. Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane has broken his silence of the past few days and posted an aggressive status on social media today, rebuking the old political parties- the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and Nepali Communist Party for talking of possible collaboration in the upcoming House of Representatives election. Nepal 03 Feb, 2026
137 crocodiles released in Rapti river 137 crocodiles released in Rapti river One hundred thirty seven crocodiles, raised at Crocodile Breeding Centre of Chitwan National Park, have been released in their natural habitat. One hundred thirty seven crocodiles, raised at Crocodile Breeding Centre of Chitwan National Park, have been released in their natural habitat. Nepal 03 Feb, 2026
Nepali cuisine to be showcased in Washington DC under US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange Nepali cuisine to be showcased in Washington DC under US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange Nepal will showcase its rich culinary heritage in Washington DC as part of the return leg of the US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange, following the successful first leg held in November. Nepal will showcase its rich culinary heritage in Washington DC as part of the return leg of the US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange, following the successful first leg held in November. Nepal 03 Feb, 2026
Nepali Sherpa climbers meet Mendoza Mayor, explore sister city partnership Nepali Sherpa climbers meet Mendoza Mayor, explore sister city partnership ​​​​​​​Nepali mountaineers Tashi Lakpa Sherpa and Nima Rinji Sherpa were welcomed by Mendoza Mayor Ulpiano Suarez this week following their successful ascent of Aconcagua, South America’s highest peak. ​​​​​​​Nepali mountaineers Tashi Lakpa Sherpa and Nima Rinji Sherpa were welcomed by Mendoza Mayor Ulpiano Suarez this week following their successful ascent of Aconcagua, South America’s highest peak. Nepal 03 Feb, 2026
Seasonal migration leaves remote Gumba Polling Centre in Bajura nearly empty Seasonal migration leaves remote Gumba Polling Centre in Bajura nearly empty With a crucial House of Representatives election just weeks away, local officials and community leaders say that remote polling centers in Bajura district where the majority of registered voters have already left for the season, are unlikely to return in time to cast their ballots. With a crucial House of Representatives election just weeks away, local officials and community leaders say that remote polling centers in Bajura district where the majority of registered voters have already left for the season, are unlikely to return in time to cast their ballots. Nepal 03 Feb, 2026
Nepal Butwal–Narayangadh road yet to fully reopen, passengers stranded The Butwal–Narayangadh road section, blocked since Friday due to adverse conditions, has yet to resume full operation, disrupting transport services along the East-West Highway.
Nepal Four killed as tipper plunges off road in Palpa Four people were killed after a tipper truck plunged about 50 metres off the road in Mathagadhi Rural Municipality–7 of Palpa on Saturday evening.
Business Gold price crashes Rs 12,500 per tola in a single day Gold price in the domestic market have taken a sharp tumble, falling Rs 12,500 per tola on Sunday alone, the steepest single-day decline in recent months and the latest in a series of consecutive drops that have pulled prices well below the Rs 300,000 mark.
Nepal NSU seeks functional autonomy from Nepali Congress The leaders of the Nepal Student Union (NSU) are calling for the organisation to become a functionally independent entity rather than a ‘sister wing’ of the Nepali Congress.
Opinion "World Water Day celebrations cannot fulfil the water dreams of the deprived" Every year on March 22, the global community observes World Water Day with renewed commitments, ambitious targets, and powerful slogans.
Sports Nepali team leaves for World Junior Wushu Championship in China A 10-member Nepali team, including six athletes, departed for China on Saturday to participate in the 10th World Junior Wushu Championship.
Environment Light rain likely in hills as partly cloudy weather prevails elsewhere The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with chances of light rain and thunderstorms in some regions.
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
