News on Magh 20, 2082
February 3, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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No Democracy Without Security
The House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 marks a significant milestone in Nepal’s democratic journey. The interim government—formed amid extraordinary political circumstances fol...
Trump hopeful of Iran deal after Tehran warns of regional war
PARIS, Feb 3: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was hopeful of agreeing a deal with Iran after the country's supreme leader warned that any US attack on the Islamic republic would trigger...
Why is Commercialization Remains a Challenge for Nepal’s Healthcare System?
The National Health Policy of Nepal aims to encourage private healthcare systems alongside public health institutions. With the objective of public–private partnership, it supports the expansion of...
Community Leadership at the Center
Community Disaster Management Committees (CDMCs), local volunteers, and task forces are the backbone for ensuring safety before, during, and after disasters. Before floods occur, they advocate prep...
Could Deuba’s displeasure slow the Congress poll march?
Thapa allies are concerned that those who opposed the convention could resort to non-cooperation during the polls. Under newly elected party president Gagan Thapa, the Nepali Congress entered the ...
Nepal, India explore interbank channel for large Indian currency transfers
Central banks in talks on digital transfer of Indian rupees between Nepali and Indian banks. The central banks of Nepal and India are exploring the possibility of using the interbank market—one of...
Livestock farming in crisis as China tightens cross-border grazing
Nepali herders are facing harassment in Tibet despite a 2012 deal to allow grazing within 30 km on both sides. On July 20 last year, Bir Bahadur Bohara of Kanda in ward 3 of Saipal Rural Municipal...
Nepal vs Bangladesh to decide on hosts’ chance for SAFF U19 Women’s Championship final
Nepal beat Bhutan 2-1 on Monday to keep their hope for the final alive. However, India, who lost 0-2 to Bangladesh on Monday, also have high chances for the main event. Nepal won their second grou...
Machhindra and Laligurans share points in National League
Both matches at the league on Monday—Satdobato vs Chitlang and Laligurans vs Machhindra—end in goalless stalemate. Based on their performances so far, Machhindra FC and Laligurans Association Club...
South Asian Salon is set to organise ‘Walk & Sketch’ in Kathmandu
The event will take place on February 7, with Swayambhu Buddha Park as the gathering point. South Asian Salon is organising ‘Walk & Sketch’, a platform for artists and creatives to walk, sketch, c...
Why slowing down is now a mental health need
By taking intentional pauses through small daily activities, we can restore focus and regulate stress. The rise of short-form digital content such as reels, clips, and continuous notifications has...
Unfulfilled promise of inclusion
The demoralising number of women on the candidacy list for the March elections cannot be overlooked. For many young women, the slogan chaurasi ma mahila, hunu parcha pahila (In 2084 BS, women must...
Dalits in election manifestos
Parties would do well to implement the various constitutional provisions made to uplift Dalits. Electoral manifestos are critical documents. Currently, the parties contesting the elections are pre...
Poisoned potential
The state must strictly enforce punitive measures to prevent people from exposure to lead. Nepali public health discourse has always downplayed heavy metal exposure and poisoning and treated it as...
Today’s weather: February 3, 2026
Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. Nepal’s hilly and mountainous regions are likely to see generally cloudy conditions on Tuesday, with snowfall a...
Iran summons EU ambassadors to protest Revolutionary Guard being listed as terror group
DUBAI, Feb 3: Iran said Monday it had summoned all of the European Union ambassadors in the Islamic Republic to protest the bloc’s listing of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terror group.
Western Low-Pressure System Affects Nepal, Bringing Clouds and Potential Snowfall in High Mountains
Kathmandu. Currently, a western low-pressure system has a partial influence over Nepal. There is partial cloud cover across the country. Some areas in the Terai region are experiencing fog, accordi...
Discontent in Morang-6: Neglected Settlements Question Congress Leader Shekhar Koirala's Prime Ministerial Ambitions
Biratnagar. Biratnagar is the capital of Koshi Province. While the main markets, squares, and alleys of Biratnagar might appear urban, the condition of the impoverished settlements in the same city...
Astrological Almanac and Daily Horoscope for February 3, 2026
Date: Magh 20, 2082 BS. Tuesday. Gregorian Date: February 3, 2026. Nepal Sambat 1146. Siddhirathi Samvatsar. Uttarayan. Shishir Ritu. Shri Sake 1947. Falgun Krishna Paksha. Tithi - Dwitiya, 48 Ghad...
Simple Eye Exercises Recommended to Combat Digital Strain and Improve Vision Health
Kathmandu. The eye is the most important organ of the body. However, in the digital age, increasing reliance on computers and other gadgets is proving harmful to the eyes. Staring at mobile phones,...
EC summons Balen, nine others for code of conduct violations
KATHMANDU, Feb 3: The Election Commission (EC) has asked Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) candidate Balendra Shah (Balen) from Jhapa-5 to provide a second clarification over an audio-visual clip show...
Veteran CPN Leader and Former Rural Municipality Chairman Shree Prasad Mukhiya Dies of Heart Attack
Rautahat. Leader of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN), Shree Prasad Mukhiya (Chandrika), has passed away due to a heart attack. Mukhiya, who was also the former chairman of Yamunamai Rural Municip...
Elections Heat Up in Kailali-5: Independent Candidate and Party Factions Shape Tight Race
Dhangadhi. Political parties and candidates are busy formulating internal strategies for the upcoming House of Representatives elections. Several candidates are actively engaging with voters by vis...
US to cut tariffs on India to 18%, India agrees to end Russian oil purchases
Trump’s announcement added to positive sentiment over semiconductor makers and artificial intelligence, lifting major indexes into positive territory on the day. US President Donald Trump on Monda...
Nepal Life Insurance Wins Prestigious 'The HRM Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025'
Kathmandu. Nepal Life Insurance Company, which plays a leading role in Nepal's life insurance sector, has received the prestigious 'The HRM Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025'. The company secure...
US and India Strike Major Trade Deal Following Trump-Modi Call, Tariff Slashed
Washington. A significant trade agreement has been reached between the two nations following a telephone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trum...
S. Korea celebrates breakthrough K-pop Grammy win for 'Golden'
SEOUL, Feb 3: Critics and fans welcomed South Korea's first major Grammy win for the song "Golden", from the hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters", describing it on Monday as a breakthrough for th...
Parliament will not be restored, elections will be held: NC Vice President
JHAPA, Feb 3: Nepali Congress (NC) Vice President Bishwa Prakash Sharma has said that the dissolved parliament will not be restored before March 5.
Consumer price inflation climbs to 2.42 percent in mid-January
KATHMANDU, Feb 3: The consumer price inflation increased to 2.42 percent in mid-January from 1.63 percent in the previous month, due to an increase in prices of fruits, edible oil and a number of n...
LPG Shortage Grips Kathmandu Amid Transportation Hurdles and Indian Refusal to Allow Nepali Tankers
Kathmandu. An acute shortage of cooking gas has gripped the Kathmandu Valley. Consumers, unable to find gas in the market, have been queuing up at the Nepal Gas Industry office in Balaju, carrying ...
Bagmati Province Launches State-of-the-Art Public Health Laboratory in Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur. The Bagmati Province government has launched a state-of-the-art Provincial Public Health Laboratory (Lab) in Suryavinayak, Bhaktapur. Although preparations were underway to operate this ...
UK Labour MP Tulip Siddiq Sentenced to Four Years in Jail by Bangladesh Court in Corruption Case
Dhaka. A court in Bangladesh has sentenced Tulip Siddiq, a British Labour Party Member of Parliament and former minister, to four years in jail on corruption charges. The court also handed down sep...
Four top leaders in talks as March poll draws near
KATHMANDU, Feb 3: As election momentum builds across the country, formal and informal talks have quietly begun among top leaders of the four parties represented in the now-dissolved House of Repres...
Two Unclaimed Muzzle-Loading Guns Found in Jungle in Myagdi District
Myagdi. Two muzzle-loading guns, found hidden in an unclaimed state, were recovered from a jungle in Jhi village, located in Raghuganga Rural Municipality-5. Acting on information from the Distric...
Iran Considers New Phase of Nuclear Talks, Prioritizing Sanctions Removal
Tehran. Iran has stated that it is seriously considering various aspects and perspectives for a new phase of talks with Western nations regarding its nuclear program. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson ...
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