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February 6, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Digitalizing Food Security: Nepal’s First Automated “Grain ATM” Debuts in Surkhet
6th February 2026, Kathmandu In a major leap toward digital governance and food security, Food Management and Trading Company Limited (FMTC) has installed Nepal’s first automated “Grain ATM” outsi...
Used Hyundai Santro Sportz For Sale in Kathmandu | 2019 Model, Low Mileage
6th February 2026, Kathmandu Are you looking for a reliable, fuel-efficient, and budget-friendly hatchback in Nepal? Baba Basera Auto Group Pvt. Ltd. is proud to present a pristine 2019 Hyundai Sa...

Nepal Weather Forecast: Fog and Haze Persist in Terai Regions
Kathmandu. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that there is currently no significant weather system affecting Nepal. Fog and haze are present in a few areas of the Terai region...

Nepal Rastra Bank Announces Friday's Foreign Exchange Rates
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today (Friday). According to the determined rates, the buying rate for one US Dollar is set at 144.28 rupees and the sellin...

A War Fought in Silence: Nepal’s Young Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Walking through the ancient alleys of Lalitpur, you notice the calm first. It is a city that knows how to present a beautiful face to the world. Temples stand tall in Patan Durbar Square. Steam ris...

Astrological Almanac and Daily Horoscope for February 6, 2026 (Magh 23, 2082 BS)
Today is Wednesday, February 6, 2026, corresponding to the date Magh 23, 2082 BS, Nepal Sambat 1146, Siddhiarth Samvatsar, Uttarayan, Shishir Ritu, Shri Sake 1947, Falgun Krishna Paksha, Tithi - Pa...

Press Council Nepal to Hold Election Code of Conduct Programs Across Provinces
Kathmandu. The Press Council Nepal is set to organize programs on the election code of conduct and media in the major cities of all seven provinces. Furthermore, the monitoring of the election code...
Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank (KSBBL) Grants Scholarships to Durbar High School Students
6th February 2026, Kathmandu In a significant move toward supporting education and community welfare, Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has provided scholarships to underprivileged students at Bhanu Secondar...

Construction Gains Momentum on Long-Delayed Bridge Linking Khotang and Udayapur
Khotang. The construction of the motorable bridge over the Sunkoshi River at Dhaplangghat, situated on the border of Khotang and Udayapur districts, has gained pace. The acceleration of the bridge ...

High-Stakes Electoral Battle Brews in Myagdi as Candidates Vie for Single House of Representatives Seat
Myagdi. A contest is anticipated between political parties and independent candidates in Myagdi, a Himalayan district with a single constituency for the upcoming House of Representatives election. ...

In the election build-up, RSP faces increased scrutiny
Opponents and party insiders point to problems, some even charging new force with code of conduct violations. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which emerged as the country’s fourth-largest poli...

Caution Over Credit
As banks cautiously return to lending to contain bad debts, their preference for short-term, low-risk loans is stabilising the financial system but slowing credit to productive sectors needed for s...

Grief Lingers for Family of Protester Killed in Anti-Corruption Demonstration Amidst Election Buzz
Siraha. Three-year-old Divyanshi asked again, 'Mummy, where is Papa?' Amirika Chaudhary tries to speak, but her throat tightens, words fail to emerge. Her daughter is in her lap, tears welling in h...

Nepal’s federalism still awaits key laws
A decade since constitution, laxity in federal lawmaking leaves governance in confusion. Delays in the promulgation of federal laws have created growing confusion in lawmaking at the other two tie...
At 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, Nepali cricketers look to inspire a generation
Captain Paudel says the team aims to qualify to Super 8 as they begin the campaign on Sunday. Nepal’s participation in the 2014 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup marked a watershed in the sport’s history in...
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Clinch Second Women's Premier League Title in Record Run Chase
Vadodara. Royal Challengers Bengaluru has won the Women's Premier League (WPL) title for the second time. Bengaluru lifted the trophy by defeating Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets in the final match hel...

Man Detained in Kathmandu with Large Sum of Unaccounted Cash
Kathmandu. The District Police Range, Kathmandu, has taken a person into custody along with a large amount of cash from an unknown source. A police team on special patrol arrested 45-year-old Pravi...

Cash and Valuables Stolen in Daylight Burglary in Kathmandu's Basantapur Area
Kathmandu. A theft occurred in broad daylight in the Basantapur area of the capital. Valuables worth approximately 7 lakh 20 thousand rupees were stolen from the room of Sita Rawal, who resides in ...

Can Dadeldhura’s next representative handle the district’s challenges?
With Deuba absent, Nain Singh Mahar has entered the fray in a district that has remained a Deuba stronghold yet remains underdeveloped. For more than three decades, Dadeldhura has been synonymous ...
NC to contest all seats independently, rules out pre-poll alliances
KATHMANDU, Feb 6: Nepali Congress (NC) has ruled out forming any electoral alliances ahead of the upcoming March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) election, stating that the party will contest indep...

Woman Arrested in Kathmandu for Allegedly Defrauding Job Seekers with False Promises of UK Employment
Kathmandu. Police have arrested a woman for defrauding unemployed youths by promising to send them for foreign employment in the United Kingdom. Thirty-six-year-old Kumari Tamang, originally from T...

NEPSE this week
Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.

‘Resources In Chaos’ at Nepal Art Council
Upcoming exhibit in Kathmandu honours American artist Rick Cummings’s works. In tribute to the legacy of American artist Rick Cummings, Nepal Art Council is hosting an exhibition of his works from...

Darchula Election Heats Up: New Contenders Challenge Traditional Dominance of Nepali Congress and CPN-UML
Dhangadhi. The House of Representatives election scheduled for February 21st this time will be distinctly different in Darchula compared to the past. In Darchula, where the main competition has alw...
England Test Captain Ben Stokes Suffers Facial Injury During Net Practice Session
London. England Test team captain Ben Stokes was involved in an accident during net practice. He sustained a deep bruise and injury to his face after a ball suddenly struck him on the cheek while h...
India vs. Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash in Doubt After Pakistan's Boycott Threat Over Bangladesh Exclusion
The highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the 2026 T20 World Cup is now uncertain. Following Pakistan's announcement that it will not play in the match scheduled for February 15 in...

A closet Madheshi comes for Baluwatar
Through the Maithili speech, Balen showed how he can instrumentalise his identity to be politically profitable. A decade after the third Madhesh revolt–a climate so tense the country stood on the ...

No questions asked
Voters seem too angry to interact with the old parties, too smitten to pose questions to the new ones. Nepal has a history of elections being fiercely contested over ideology, as well as political...

Jaffna, mini Sri Lanka in Nepal
A new street food spot in Bijulibazaar brings Sri Lankan flavours to Kathmandu through light, spice-forward dishes. If you’re in the mood to enjoy street snacks with a twist, Jaffna is the place t...
Saudi Pro League Issues Stern Warning to Cristiano Ronaldo Amid Growing Discontent
Riyadh. A rift has emerged between Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and the Saudi Pro League. Amid growing dissatisfaction with his future at Al-Nassr, the Saudi Pro League has issued a stern...

Catching them young
More and more Nepalis in their 20s and 30s are getting cancer. Yet little is being done about it. Globally, the prevalence of cancer among the young is rising, and Nepal is no exception to this gl...
Leicester City Hit With Six-Point Deduction for Financial Rule Breach
London. English club Leicester City has been penalized with a six-point deduction for violating financial regulations. The English Football League (EFL) has immediately enforced the deduction of si...

Nepal-India Startup Sambad highlights cross-border innovation success
Nine startups secured exclusive investment and incubation offers from leading Indian incubation platforms. The Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) hosted the Nepal-India Startup S...

Russia and Ukraine Conduct First Major Prisoner and Civilian Exchange in Four Months
Moscow. Russia and Ukraine have conducted the first major exchange of prisoners of war and civilians in four months. Following two days of peace talks mediated by the United States in Abu Dhabi, th...

Voters in Mahottari Constituency-2 Express Skepticism Ahead of Upcoming Elections
Janakpurdham. As the date for the House of Representatives by-election on Falgun 21 approaches, voters in Mahottari Constituency-2 appear uncertain. Although candidates are campaigning vigorously i...
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