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February 1, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Chelsea Mounts Second-Half Comeback to Defeat West Ham 3-2 in Premier League Thriller
Kathmandu. Chelsea defeated West Ham 3-2 in a Premier League match held on Saturday. Jarrod Bowen scored in the 7th minute to give West Ham the lead. In the 36th minute, Cressencio Summerville add...
Barcelona Secures Dominant 3-1 Victory Over Elche in La Liga Clash
Kathmandu. In a match held early Sunday morning according to Nepali time, Barcelona secured an impressive 3-1 victory against Elche in La Liga. Young and experienced players from Barcelona delivere...
Weak Diplomacy, Heavy Burden
There are countless examples showing the hardships ordinary Nepalis face when the country’s diplomacy falters. Recently, Nepal has suffered significant losses due to the state’s failure to address ...
Western Disturbance Affects Nepal, Fog and Clouds Expected in Several Regions
Kathmandu. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that a partial influence of the Western Disturbance is currently affecting Nepal. Due to this influence, fog and mist have occurred...
India’s Women’s Empowerment and Its Cross-Border Significance
Ten years is a short window in a country as vast and unequal as India. Yet the last decade has delivered a measurable shift in how women access the state, participate in the economy, and shape deci...
Women election candidates in Nepal face abuse and vitriol
The few women politicians who were given tickets to contest direct election are dealing with scrutiny over their bodies and identities. Late in December, a Facebook user uploaded a photo showing R...
Madhav Nepal running from Rautahat for sixth parliamentary term
His candidacy has been a topic of local debate as voters and political activists deal with questions not just of development and governance, but of legal accountability and integrity. On a swelter...
Guterres warning of ‘UN financial collapse’ rings alarm bells in Nepal
Along with a drop in the number of Nepali peacekeepers, programmes related to health, education, disaster response, poverty reduction, and governance reforms will be hit. Secretary General Antonio...
Parties fail to streamline campaign agendas as March 5 polls near
Public opinion is divided over Sept 8 killings and Sept 9 destruction, but parties are unable to show their clear standing. As political parties ramp up their preparations for the March elections,...
Nepal in a Tariff Trap: Navigating Protectionism in a Globalized World
Last year, on April 2, the Trump administration declared a nationwide crisis over the national trade deficit, citing it as Liberation Day, where Trump announced “discounted reciprocal tariffs” for ...
Voters in Kailali-4 Express Disillusionment Amidst Election Buzz, Demanding Development Over Promises
Dhangadhi. Attariya market, considered the main gateway to Sudurpashchim, always sees hustle and bustle. Being the focal point of the East-West Highway and the Bhimdatta Highway connecting seven hi...
Nepal, Bhutan begin SAFF U19 Women’s Championship with defeats in Pokhara
India, who have fielded a much younger team in the tournament, edge Nepal 1-0 while Bangladesh put a dozen past Bhutan. The SAFF U19 Women’s Championship kicked off between four teams at Pokhara S...
What ICC says about the Associates participating in the Men’s T20 World Cup
Citing Nepal’s involvement in ‘tight finishes’ at the qualifying event, the cricket governing body says the Rhinos are looking to ‘make it out of the group stage for the first time’. The 10th edit...
Creator’s Mela 2026 concludes
The mela was designed to bridge the gap between digital storytelling and professional enterprise. The US Embassy Nepal concluded its multi-city Creator’s Mela 2026 with a two-day finale programme ...
FICTION: Here with you forever
Jonathan arrived at Hum Bahadur’s village and noticed that several houses were left abandoned. Jonathan, a young man in his 30s, left Hamburg, Germany, in utter rage and frustration. Jonathan and ...
Poor transmission lines could waste 1,200 MW during monsoon
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Nepali hydropower developers may face the wastage of up to 1,200 MW of electricity during the peak production period of the upcoming monsoon season due to poor transmission lines ...
A new chapter in Saudi-Nepal labour relations
Nepalis have long been integral to Saudi’s growth, and their role will remain central in the years ahead. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1977, Nepal and Saudi Arabia have shared a c...
A mandate for economic course correction
The country cannot afford expensive elections in quick succession. As Nepal prepares for the upcoming polls, scheduled for March 5, the people will be voting to institutionalise democracy, transpa...
The lure of leadership
To understand its features, we should take a psychopolitical approach. The upcoming general election and the mood that it has evoked have created an unprecedented moment in Nepali history. The dis...
Shreesha Bhandari’s ‘Samaya Sutra’, a book about time, hits shelves
The book delves into the physical, experiential, biological and psychological dimensions of time. ‘Samaya Sutra’, a book-length essay which discusses time from both Vedic and scientific perspectiv...
Dailekh-2: A Battleground Where Maoist Party Has Never Won Faces a Tight Three-Way Contest
Surkhet. Dailekh-2, Karnali's constituency where the CPN (Maoist Centre) has never won any election (local, provincial, or federal). While the party won two local levels in Constituency No. 1 in th...
Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill at Least 32 Palestinians, Including Women and Children
At least 32 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, local rescue officials reported. According to the Hamas-run civil defense agency, the deceased include ...
Today’s weather: February 1, 2026
Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. Some Tarai areas are likely to see fog or mist during the day on Sunday, the Meteorological Forecasting Divisio...
India budget to promote reforms as room for spending shrinks
Sitharaman faces pressure to advance reforms and revive investment while keeping the deficit in check amid revenue losses from tax cuts, higher borrowing needs and mounting global trade and geopoli...
Kathmandu-Terai Expressway Project Faces Delays Amidst Weak Government Decision-Making
Kathmandu. The construction of the national pride project, the Kathmandu-Terai/Madhes Expressway (Fast Track), appears unlikely to be completed on schedule due to the government's weak decision-mak...
Gas Leak Explosions in Two Iranian Cities Kill at Least Five, Injure Dozens
Tehran. At least five people have died and dozens more were injured in explosions caused by gas leaks in two different cities in Iran, local officials and state media reported. The first incident ...
Trump Orders Federal Forces Not to Intervene in Democratic-Led City Protests Unless Requested
Washington D.C. -- U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered federal security agencies not to intervene in protests occurring in cities led by the Democratic Party. Federal security agencies have bee...
Month-Long Swasthani Fast Concludes in Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur. The month-long Swasthani fast, which began on Poush Shukla Purnima, concluded today. The Madhavanarayan fair, held every year from Poush Shukla Purnima to Magh Shukla Purnima, concluded ...
UK’s Starmer says ex-Prince Andrew should testify before Congress over Epstein ties
New files related to Epstein published by the US justice department on Friday included emails that showed King Charles’s brother maintaining regular contact with Epstein for more than two years aft...
Pakistan Crushes Australia by 90 Runs in Second T20I, Clinches Historic Series Win
Lahore. Aided by captain Salman Ali Agha's superb batting and the lethal bowling of the spinners, Pakistan defeated Australia by a massive margin of 90 runs in the second Twenty20 International mat...
Ishan Kishan's Century Powers India to Series Victory Over New Zealand in Final T20I
Thiruvananthapuram. Aided by an explosive century from Ishan Kishan and lethal bowling from Arshdeep Singh, India defeated New Zealand by 46 runs in the fifth and final T20I match. By winning the ...
West Indies Edge South Africa in Rain-Affected Pink T20, But Lose Series 2-1
Johannesburg. West Indies defeated South Africa by 6 runs in the final T20 of the series, reduced to 10 overs due to bad weather and lightning fears. Although West Indies won the match held at Joha...
Documents Released in Epstein Case Spark Renewed Scrutiny of Bill Gates, Elon Musk
Washington D.C. -- Millions of pages of confidential documents related to the late American financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released, increasing pressure and scrutiny on some o...
Karnali Provincial Assembly meets for first time since Gen Z protests
Winter session to convene at temporary venue after fire and vandalism left assembly building unusable. The Karnali Provincial Assembly is meeting on Sunday for the first time since the September G...
32 days to HoR polls: Ballot papers printed for 18 constituencies in 15 districts
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The printing of ballot papers for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) of the upcoming House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5 in several districts has been completed.
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