SOCIETY
Worker killed after being run over by tractor in Makalu
Worker killed after being run over by tractor in Makalu
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Kumar Prasad Mainali of the District Police Office, the victim, Nemlal Tamang, was working on the North–South Koshi Highway when the incident occurred.
Feb 05, 2026
WORLD
Why did Xi hold back-to-back calls with Putin, Trump?
Why did Xi hold back-to-back calls with Putin, Trump?
China's leader Xi Jinping held back-to-back calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump this week, timing analysts said on Thursday was rare and significant as Beijing positions itself as a stable global power.
Feb 05, 2026
POLITICS
Locals call Balen Shah’s Udayapur visit film-style: All show, no talk
Locals call Balen Shah’s Udayapur visit film-style: All show...
Participants commented, “Such a charismatic leader, proposed as the country’s future prime minister, should at least share a few words about his plans. What a film-like style — arrives, rings the bell, waves, and leaves!”
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Third International Buddhist Conference to be held in Lumbini
Third International Buddhist Conference to be held in Lumbin...
The third International Buddhist Conference will be held in Lumbini on April 29–30 with participation expected from over 60 countries to promote tourism and global recognition of the Buddha’s birthplace.
Feb 05, 2026
Market
TikTok, EC sign MoU to strengthen election integrity
TikTok, EC sign MoU to strengthen election integrity
The MoU was exchanged at a program held at the EC premises on Tuesday. As part of the collaboration, a TikTok delegation also conducted a capacity-building Election Integrity Workshop for EC officials and key stakeholders.
Feb 05, 2026
WORLD
White House adviser Michael Kratsios to lead US delegation to India's AI Impact Summit
White House adviser Michael Kratsios to lead US delegation t...
"Looking forward to leading the U.S. delegation to the AI Impact Summit in India this month," Kratsios posted on X, adding, "America is setting the gold standard for AI innovation and we want to share it with our global partners."
Feb 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold and silver prices decline
Gold and silver prices decline
The price of gold has been fixed at Rs 295,200 per tola (11.66 grammes) today, down from Rs 304,700 per tola on Wednesday. The price had surged by Rs 14,400 per tola on Wednesday compared to Tuesday.
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY
RSP liaison office vandalised in Jhapa
RSP liaison office vandalised in Jhapa
An RSP liaison office in Jhapa was vandalised ahead of the March 5 HoR election, with police investigating after a windowpane was broken.
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Former PM Bhattarai bereaved of father
Former PM Bhattarai bereaved of father
His father, Bhoj Prasad Bhattarai, 97, breathed his last at the Kathmandu-based Neuro Hospital in Bansbari this morning, Dr Bhattarai's daughter Manushi Yami Bhattarai told state-owned RSS.
Feb 05, 2026
SPORTS
T20 World Cup warm-up: Nepal to face Canada
T20 World Cup warm-up: Nepal to face Canada
The match will be played at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, starting at 1:15 pm Nepali time on Thursday. Nepal had earlier defeated the UAE by seven wickets in their first warm-up match.
Feb 05, 2026