Saptari-2 looks for new representative as former comrades clash Saptari-2 looks for new representative as former comrades clash “No candidate has won twice from Saptari Constituency-2 due to better political awareness,” said Dr Sharad Singh Yadav, who is also running in the constituency from the newly formed Janadhikar Party in the upcoming March 5 election. “This time around, citizens want better representatives too.” “No candidate has won twice from Saptari Constituency-2 due to better political awareness,” said Dr Sharad Singh Yadav, who is also running in the constituency from the newly formed Janadhikar Party in the upcoming March 5 election. “This time around, citizens want better representatives too.” Nepal 03 Feb, 2026
Lila Pieters Yahia takes office as UN Resident Coordinator in Nepal Lila Pieters Yahia takes office as UN Resident Coordinator in Nepal Lila Pieters Yahia of Canada has been appointed as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal and has officially assumed her duties from February 1, with the approval of the Government of Nepal. Lila Pieters Yahia of Canada has been appointed as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal and has officially assumed her duties from February 1, with the approval of the Government of Nepal. Nepal 03 Feb, 2026
Women's quiet contributions to Nepal's care economy Women's quiet contributions to Nepal's care economy Freshly washed clothing could be seen drying in the sun from a distance. It was the first week of Magh (January 23), and the skies were clear. On that sunny but cold day, Milan Gurung was doing dishes in freezing water. Freshly washed clothing could be seen drying in the sun from a distance. It was the first week of Magh (January 23), and the skies were clear. On that sunny but cold day, Milan Gurung was doing dishes in freezing water. Nepal 03 Feb, 2026
LGBTIQA+ in fray of House of Representatives poll LGBTIQA+ in fray of House of Representatives poll Surendra Pandey from Kathmandu-1 is preparing for a door-to-door campaign for the upcoming March 5 election, and so are other sexual and gender minority community members who are in the fray. Surendra Pandey from Kathmandu-1 is preparing for a door-to-door campaign for the upcoming March 5 election, and so are other sexual and gender minority community members who are in the fray. Nepal 03 Feb, 2026
Nepali migrant worker stranded in Europe rescued Nepali migrant worker stranded in Europe rescued According to reports, the Nepali youths attempted to leave Serbia after being deprived of wages by their employers. According to reports, the Nepali youths attempted to leave Serbia after being deprived of wages by their employers. Nepal 02 Feb, 2026
Mithila Painting Training concludes Mithila Painting Training concludes Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Shraddha Shrestha has said that it is essential to preserve Mithila art as it is linked to its history and culture. Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Shraddha Shrestha has said that it is essential to preserve Mithila art as it is linked to its history and culture. Nepal 02 Feb, 2026
President Paudel urges Japanese business community to invest in Nepal President Paudel urges Japanese business community to invest in Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel has called on the Japanese business community to explore investment opportunities in Nepal. He reminded that the Government of Nepal is committed to providing all possible supports to Japanese investors, according to the President’s Secretariat. President Ramchandra Paudel has called on the Japanese business community to explore investment opportunities in Nepal. He reminded that the Government of Nepal is committed to providing all possible supports to Japanese investors, according to the President’s Secretariat. Nepal 02 Feb, 2026
MoFA issues travel advisory for Nepali citizens regarding Iran MoFA issues travel advisory for Nepali citizens regarding Iran The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Sunday issued a travel advisory urging Nepali citizens to exercise caution in view of the unfolding developments in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Sunday issued a travel advisory urging Nepali citizens to exercise caution in view of the unfolding developments in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Nepal 02 Feb, 2026
President Paudel departs for Japan on official visit President Paudel departs for Japan on official visit President Ramchandra Paudel departed for an official visit to Japan on Sunday to mark the 70th anniversary of Nepal-Japan diplomatic relations. President Ramchandra Paudel departed for an official visit to Japan on Sunday to mark the 70th anniversary of Nepal-Japan diplomatic relations. Nepal 02 Feb, 2026
A new approach to post-earthquake rebuilding in Western Nepal A new approach to post-earthquake rebuilding in Western Nepal More than two years after the 2023 earthquake tore through western Nepal, thousands of families are still waiting to return to permanent homes. More than two years after the 2023 earthquake tore through western Nepal, thousands of families are still waiting to return to permanent homes. Nepal 02 Feb, 2026
Govt thanks UAE for granting pardon to 267 Nepali prisoners Govt thanks UAE for granting pardon to 267 Nepali prisoners The Government of Nepal has expressed gratitude to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for granting a pardon to 267 Nepali inmates on the occasion of the UAE’s 54th National Day (Eid Al Etihad). The Government of Nepal has expressed gratitude to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for granting a pardon to 267 Nepali inmates on the occasion of the UAE’s 54th National Day (Eid Al Etihad). Nepal 01 Feb, 2026
Bajura woman survives after emergency surgery following prolonged complication in childbirth Bajura woman survives after emergency surgery following prolonged complication in... A 22-year-old woman from Bajura has survived a life-threatening childbirth complication after doctors at Bajura District Hospital performed emergency surgery nine hours after a rare childbirth complication. A 22-year-old woman from Bajura has survived a life-threatening childbirth complication after doctors at Bajura District Hospital performed emergency surgery nine hours after a rare childbirth complication. Nepal 01 Feb, 2026
29 killed, 190 injured in road accidents in Sarlahi in six months 29 killed, 190 injured in road accidents in Sarlahi in six months At least 29 people were killed and 190 others seriously injured in 641 road accidents in Sarlahi during the first six months of the current fiscal year, according to the District Traffic Police Office. At least 29 people were killed and 190 others seriously injured in 641 road accidents in Sarlahi during the first six months of the current fiscal year, according to the District Traffic Police Office. Nepal 01 Feb, 2026
Madhav Nepal faces solid competitors in Rautahat Constituency-1, unlike in 2022 election Madhav Nepal faces solid competitors in Rautahat Constituency-1, unlike in 2022... While Madhav Kumar Nepal, the Nepali Communist Party’s joint coordinator, has filed for re-election from Rautahat Constituency-1 in the upcoming March 5 elections, he faces solid opposition, unlike the last election of 2022. While Madhav Kumar Nepal, the Nepali Communist Party’s joint coordinator, has filed for re-election from Rautahat Constituency-1 in the upcoming March 5 elections, he faces solid opposition, unlike the last election of 2022. Nepal 01 Feb, 2026
After producing several PMs, Tarai-Madhes is likely to give next After producing several PMs, Tarai-Madhes is likely to give next “This is not the first time that Madhes is going to give a prime minister to this beautiful country,” said Anil Mahaseth, general secretary of Rastriya Mukti Party. “This is not the first time that Madhes is going to give a prime minister to this beautiful country,” said Anil Mahaseth, general secretary of Rastriya Mukti Party. Nepal 01 Feb, 2026
EC intensifies code of conduct enforcement EC intensifies code of conduct enforcement With 33 days remaining until the March 5 House of Representatives elections, the Election Commission (EC) has stepped up monitoring to ensure strict enforcement of the Election Code of Conduct, 2082. With 33 days remaining until the March 5 House of Representatives elections, the Election Commission (EC) has stepped up monitoring to ensure strict enforcement of the Election Code of Conduct, 2082. Nepal 31 Jan, 2026
Sample ballot papers unveiled; Kathmandu to have largest size Sample ballot papers unveiled; Kathmandu to have largest size The Election Commission (EC) on Friday unveiled sample ballot papers for all districts and electoral constituencies ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives elections, as part of its voter education initiative. The Election Commission (EC) on Friday unveiled sample ballot papers for all districts and electoral constituencies ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives elections, as part of its voter education initiative. Nepal 31 Jan, 2026
Daraz announces '2.2 Fabulous February' sale with discounts up to 70% Daraz announces '2.2 Fabulous February' sale with discounts up to 70% Daraz Nepal has announced its ‘2.2 Fabulous February’ sale, offering discounts of up to 70 percent across multiple product categories. Daraz Nepal has announced its ‘2.2 Fabulous February’ sale, offering discounts of up to 70 percent across multiple product categories. Nepal 31 Jan, 2026
Unidentified assailant shoots man dead in Siraha Unidentified assailant shoots man dead in Siraha Authorities have not yet identified the suspect or established a motive behind the killing. Authorities have not yet identified the suspect or established a motive behind the killing. Nepal 30 Jan, 2026
What is causing defoliation in Shorea robusta in Nepal's Dailekh district? What is causing defoliation in Shorea robusta in Nepal's Dailekh district? Local accounts from Kimugaun Community Forest indicate that a similar outbreak occurred approximately three years ago but subsided naturally following timely winter rainfall. Local accounts from Kimugaun Community Forest indicate that a similar outbreak occurred approximately three years ago but subsided naturally following timely winter rainfall. Nepal 30 Jan, 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.
