ECONOMY
Gold price surges by Rs 5,600, silver also rises
Gold price surges by Rs 5,600, silver also rises
On Sunday, the price of gold increased by Rs 5,600 per tola, reaching Rs 310,300, the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association reported. Previously, gold was traded at Rs 304,700 per tola.
Feb 22, 2026
POLITICS
Dadeldhura awaiting Deuba
Dadeldhura awaiting Deuba
Not only Nepali Congress workers, but also supporters and activists from other parties also say the election season feels dull without Deuba physically present or without hearing him speak.
Feb 22, 2026
POLITICS
Winning or losing elections is normal, says Sharma in Jhapa
Winning or losing elections is normal, says Sharma in Jhapa
Winning and losing in elections is normal. The main question is who can steer the country in challenging times. Therefore, the people will elect the Nepali Congress, which has the capacity to provide the right leadership and lead the country toward a solution, and make it the number one party, Sharm...
Feb 22, 2026
POLITICS
Gagan faces tough challenges in Sarlahi 4
Gagan faces tough challenges in Sarlahi 4
Stationed in Sarlahi, Thapa is focused on campaign outreach. He has been urging voters to walk with him during the campaign and allow him to carry their issues after the election. For Thapa, who shifted from Kathmandu 4 to Sarlahi 4, the contest is far from easy. Amar Kumar Singh, who has been...
Feb 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Prohibitory order continues in Gaur
Prohibitory order continues in Gaur
The prohibitory order has continued to be effective from 8:30 am today within the eastern Mudbalwa Gate, western Lalbakaiya Dam, north of Bam Canal and south of Gaur Customs Office.
Feb 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Weather today: Possibility of light rain and snow in Koshi, Gandaki, and Bagmati
Weather today: Possibility of light rain and snow in Koshi,...
The Meteorological Analysis by the MFD states that there is partial influence of the Westerly winds in the country.
Feb 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Earthquake jolts Sankhuwasabha
Earthquake jolts Sankhuwasabha
An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was recorded at 7:31 this morning with its epicenter near Ritak in Bhotkhola Rural Municipality of Sankhuwasabha.
Feb 22, 2026
POLITICS
Elections 11 days away: Voter Education continues in over 6,000 wards
Elections 11 days away: Voter Education continues in over 6,...
The commission has been implementing the approved voter education program to inform citizens about the importance of voting rights and the voting process. According to the commission, from February 15 to March 1, one voter education volunteer has been deployed in each of the 6,743 wards of 753 local...
Feb 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Curfew extended in Gaur as Rautahat remains tense
Curfew extended in Gaur as Rautahat remains tense
After tensions and clashes between two communities that began in Sabgadha of Gaur Municipality failed to subside, the Rautahat District Administration Office imposed a curfew on Saturday afternoon and even mobilized the Nepali Army.
Feb 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 145.88, euro at Rs 171.63
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 145.88, euro at Rs 171.63
As per the determined rates, the buying rate of one US dollar stands at Rs 145.28 and the selling rate at Rs 145.88. Similarly, the buying rate of one euro is Rs 170.92 and the selling rate Rs 171.63. The buying rate of one UK pound sterling is Rs 195.74 and the selling rate Rs 196.54. The Swis...
Feb 22, 2026