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Manchester City Edges Liverpool 2-1 in Thrilling Premier League Clash
Kathmandu. In a Premier League match held on Sunday, Manchester City secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Liverpool in a contest that remained exciting until the final moments. Dominik Szoboszlai ...
Election Commission Intensifies Voter Education Program Ahead of Polls
Kathmandu. The Election Commission has been vigorously advancing its voter education program with the objective of informing the general electorate about the elections. With the aim of making vote...
Nepal Falls Just 4 Runs Short of Historic Upset Against England in T20 World Cup Thriller
Nepal Falls Just 4 Runs Short 9th February 2026, Kathmandu In a match that will be remembered as one of the most pulse-pounding encounters in T20 World Cup history, Nepal came agonizingly close t...
Sher Malla Wicket on First Ball: Historic Debut for Nepal vs England
9th February 2026, Kathmandu In a moment that will be etched in the annals of Himalayan cricket history, young bowling sensation Sher Malla took a wicket on the very first ball of his internationa...
Why Nepal Must Prioritise Labour Agreements
Nepal has opened foreign employment opportunities in 149 countries, often presented as a sign of diplomatic reach and labour mobility. Yet the more concerning figure is that the government has sign...
Robotronic Summit 2026: Nepal’s Premier Robotics & AI Industry Event
9th February 2026, Kathmandu The landscape of technology education in Nepal is about to witness a seismic shift. The Robotronic Summit 2026, organized by the Robotica Institute of Technology, is s...
Partial Western Winds Bring Weather Changes Across Nepal
Kathmandu. Nepal is currently experiencing weather fluctuations due to the partial influence of the western wind system. According to the Department of Meteorology, some areas in the Terai region ...
Mbappé's Late Winner Secures Hard-Fought Victory for Real Madrid Over Valencia in La Liga
Madrid. Star forward Kylian Mbappé scored a decisive goal in second-half stoppage time, securing a tough victory for Real Madrid over Valencia in La Liga. With this win, Real has narrowed the point...
India, Malaysia pledge deeper semiconductor ties on Modi visit
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 9: India and Malaysia pledged Sunday to deepen their semiconductor partnership as the Indian Ocean neighbours ramp up trade and security links during a visit by Prime Minister Narend...
Dembele Shines as PSG Thrash Rivals Marseille 5-0 in 'Le Classique'
Paris. Star winger Ousmane Dembele scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) stunned their arch-rivals Marseille in the 'Le Classique' clash. PSG secured a massive 5-0 victory on Marseille's home ...
Nepal Rastra Bank Publishes Foreign Exchange Rates for Monday
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for Monday. According to the determined rates, the buying rate for one US Dollar is set at 144.76 Rupees and the selling rate a...
Linguicism: Nepal's Silent Apartheid
An “ism” is more than a suffix. It is an ideology—sometimes for good, often for ill.
Luis Diaz Nets Hat-Trick as Bayern Munich Thrashes 10-Man Hoffenheim 5-1 in Bundesliga
Munich. A spectacular hat-trick from Colombian winger Luis Diaz and two goals from Harry Kane powered Bayern Munich to a dominant 5-1 victory over 10-man Hoffenheim. With this win, Bayern has re-e...
Maoist Faction Led by Biplav Returns to Electoral Politics After 12-Year Boycott
Kathmandu. After boycotting elections for 12 years, the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) led by Netra Bikram Chand 'Biplav' has returned to the arena of parliamentary politics. The Maoist faction, co...
Four runs short of history: Nepal push England to the brink
In a last-ball thriller, England edge Nepal in what would otherwise have been one of the biggest upsets in T20 World Cup’s history. By the afternoon on Sunday, Marine Drive had turned red and blue...
Daily bread beats ballot for Nepali youths on seasonal migration
Most say they would vote if they could, but missing work in India could cost them a year’s income. As campaigning intensifies in villages and towns across the country ahead of the House of Represe...
How one woman’s courage challenged Iran’s mighty clerics
Ebadi has fought for human rights and women’s freedom, from courts of Tehran to exile. Ali Shariati Mazinani, a prominent sociologist and Iranian revolutionary who specialised in the sociology of ...
Election buzz grows in Dalit settlements as candidates court voters
SARLAHI, Feb 9: With the general election approaching, political activity has intensified in Dalit settlements across rural areas, where candidates and parties are actively wooing voters.
Section of Ridi-Ridi-Ridi-Rudrabeni-Wamitaksar Road in Gulmi to be Partially Closed for Upgrading Work
Gulmi. The Ridi-Rudrabeni-Wamitaksar road section in Gulmi will be obstructed starting today. Vehicle movement will be suspended for some time on the mentioned road section due to the start of roa...
Motorable Bridge Completed Six Months Ahead of Schedule in Gorkha, Nepal
GORKHA. The construction of the Chukti Khola motorable bridge in Seragau, Palungtar Municipality-9, Gorkha, has been completed in just six months. The bridge construction, undertaken by Amrit Const...
Kantipur Conclave 2026 starts today
Two-day event has 12 panel discussions besides keynote, other speeches. Kantipur Conclave 2026, which will bring together leading national and global voices onto a single platform, begins in the C...
Annapurna Region Welcomes Over 2.6 Million Foreign Tourists in 25 Years
Pokhara. More than 2.632 million foreign tourists have visited the world-renowned trekking destination, the Annapurna region, over the last 25 years. According to the data from the Annapurna Conse...
Department Fines Rice Mill NPR 50,500 During Market Inspection
Kathmandu. The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection, which regularly monitors the market, has fined one firm an amount equivalent to NPR 50,500. Following irregularities found du...
Congress issues poll directives for cadres
Other major parties have not circulated separate guidelines for workers. The Nepali Congress has ramped up poll preparations by endorsing an election mobilisation directive while other major polit...
Women Candidates Vie for Historic Wins in Baglung Electoral Battlegrounds
Baglung. Since the promulgation of the new constitution, no woman has been elected from Baglung under the direct representation category for the House of Representatives. In the upcoming elections,...
Mental health groups conduct scream therapy at Marble Dada
The hour-long session aimed to familiarise the public with alternative therapy methods while creating a safe space for emotional release. Mental health organisations Happy Minds and Project Loud c...
Myagdi Orange Production Drops Despite Higher Prices This Year
Myagdi. This year, oranges worth NPR 316 million have been produced in Myagdi. Orange is the main cash crop of Myagdi. The District Agriculture Development Office stated that 4,515 metric tons of o...
30 MW Mardi Hydropower Project to be Constructed Between Manang and Lamjung Districts
Kathmandu. A 30 MW capacity Mardi Hydropower Project is set to be constructed between Nasong Rural Municipality of Manang District and Marsyangdi Rural Municipality of Lamjung District. As part of ...
This man teaches in a classroom with animals and Nepali ancestral tools
Founder of Tiger Lily Petting Farm Rajendra Upreti, a former biomedical inspector, teaches schoolchildren how traditional Nepali tools work—by letting children use them. Do you know what a dhiki d...
Govt begins budget consultations with focus on curbing recurrent expenditure
KATHMANDU, Feb 9: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has begun preparations for the annual budget of fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, with a focus on containing recurrent expenditure.
Tanahun Integrated Service Office Collects Over NPR 4.6 Million in Revenue Over Six Months
Tanahun. The Integrated Service Office has collected NPR 4.607 million in revenue during the first six months of the current fiscal year. According to the office, this revenue was collected from th...
Balen, fire and fury
Pitted against Oli, his hallowed aura of invincibility is at the ballot’s altar. Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, wants to beat communists in their own game. In a lyrical tactic, Nepal’s M...
RSP under scrutiny
Quickly and publicly accepting its recent mistakes and taking corrective measures will be a sign of strength. The Rastriya Swantra Party (RSP) is undeniably creating a buzz as the country inches c...
Rabi Lamichhane and Balen Shah Campaign Across Districts Ahead of Elections
Kathmandu. The Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, and senior leader Balen Shah are conducting public outreach programs in various districts as part of their election c...
We cannot relax until the election is over
If the Election Commission becomes punitive in order to impose the code of conduct, the situation will not be pleasant for the parties or candidates. There are now 24 days remaining until the snap...
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