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
President Paudel to pay official visit to Japan from Feb 1–4 President Paudel to pay official visit to Japan from Feb 1–4 President Ramchandra Paudel will pay an official visit to Japan from February 1 to 4, 2026, at the invitation of the Government of Japan, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan. President Ramchandra Paudel will pay an official visit to Japan from February 1 to 4, 2026, at the invitation of the Government of Japan, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan. Nepal 30 Jan, 2026
Over 400,000 in Sarlahi to receive elephantiasis prevention drugs Over 400,000 in Sarlahi to receive elephantiasis prevention drugs More than 400,000 people in Sarlahi district will be administered preventive medication against elephantiasis following a rise in lymphatic filariasis infections in the area. More than 400,000 people in Sarlahi district will be administered preventive medication against elephantiasis following a rise in lymphatic filariasis infections in the area. Nepal 30 Jan, 2026
Business More companies, higher index, bigger market: Nepal's stock exchange expands in 2025/26 Nepal's stock market has grown stronger over the past year, with the benchmark index climbing to 2,833.6 points in mid-April 2026 from 2,662.1 a year ago, meaning the value of shares traded on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has risen for investors across the country, according to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Kathmandu Opposition leader Angdembey calls for dialogue, consensus and result-oriented budget Bhishma Raj Angdembey, parliamentary leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress, has stressed that democracy must be guided by dialogue, discussion, consensus and participation, urging the government to heed concerns raised by lawmakers.
Business NEPSE falls 1.41% to 2,744 points The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 39.44 points, or 1.41 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,744.40 points, reversing gains from the previous session.
Nepal Two killed, 22 injured in Arghakhanchi bus accident Two people died on the spot and 22 others were injured in a bus accident at Durgaphant Kudule in Panini-8, Arghakhanchi.
Nepal Five bridges on Bheri Corridor left incomplete for six years Construction of several bridges along the Bheri Corridor road project remains stalled for years, even as significant progress has been made in road development along the Jajarkot–Dolpa section.
Opinion What nurses taught me that Nepal has forgotten Florence Nightingale would not recognise the wards I trained in. As a second-year medical student in the early 1990s, my first serious lessons in medicine came not from doctors or surgeons, but from nurses.
Science and Tech A South Korean startup captures workers' techniques to develop AI brains for robots His head, chest and hands strapped with body cameras, David Park deftly folded a banquet napkin the way he has thousands of times during his nine years at the five-star Lotte Hotel Seoul. Each of his motions is fed into a database that will one day teach a robot to do the same.
Business Ramada Itahari unveils May Dining and Hospitality offers Ramada by Wyndham Itahari has introduced a series of promotional offers for May, targeting both in-house guests and local visitors with dining and leisure experiences.
Business Bajaj announces Grand Exchange Carnival with discounts up to Rs 100,000 Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd., the authorised distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has launched a week-long “Grand Exchange Carnival” offering customers an opportunity to upgrade their vehicles with discounts and incentives.
