ECONOMY
Passengers urged to check flights status before heading to TIA amid Middle East tensions
Passengers urged to check flights status before heading to T...
With escalating tensions in the Middle East causing disruptions across international airspace, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu has urged passengers to check the latest status of their flights before heading to the airport.
Feb 28, 2026
POLITICS
Night-time businesses prohibited in Pokhara in view of election period
Night-time businesses prohibited in Pokhara in view of elect...
Night-time businesses have been prohibited in Kaski beginning on Monday in view of the sensitivity of the election to the member of the House of Representatives (HoR).
Feb 28, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal-India Tech Forum 2026 held in New Delhi to boost digital cooperation
Nepal-India Tech Forum 2026 held in New Delhi to boost digit...
The forum brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts to explore opportunities for deepening Nepal–India cooperation in digital innovation, technology infrastructure, and investment.
Feb 28, 2026
POLITICS
MoFA, Gulf embassies issue safety advisory for Nepalis amid escalating Middle East tension...
MoFA, Gulf embassies issue safety advisory for Nepalis amid...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nepal (MoFA) on Saturday issued a public advisory urging Nepali nationals in Israel and Iran to exercise maximum caution following the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.
Feb 28, 2026
ECONOMY
China-made EVs dominate Nepal’s vehicle imports in seven months of current FY
China-made EVs dominate Nepal’s vehicle imports in seven mon...
Nepal’s imports of electric vehicles (EVs) from China surpassed those from India by nearly sevenfold in the first seven months of the current Fiscal Year (FY).
Feb 28, 2026
POLITICS
Pre-election observation finds poll preparations complete but flags surge in digital code...
Pre-election observation finds poll preparations complete bu...
At a joint press conference organized in the capital on Saturday, the National Election Observation Committee Nepal (NEOC), the NGO Federation of Nepal (NFN), the General Election Observation Committee Nepal (GEOC) and the Election Observation Committee Nepal (EOC) said the Election Commission (EC)...
Feb 28, 2026
ECONOMY
Investors secure capital gains of Rs 22 billion as NEPSE inclines 12.78 points in a week
Investors secure capital gains of Rs 22 billion as NEPSE inc...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week inched up 12.78 points (0.48 percent) amid the country heading towards the last hour of March 5 elections.
Feb 28, 2026
WORLD
World warns against Mideast war as US, Israel strike Iran
World warns against Mideast war as US, Israel strike Iran
Countries in the Middle East and around the world voiced fear of a regional conflagration after the United States and Israel carried out long-feared strikes on Iran on Saturday.
Feb 28, 2026
Market
Gold prices jump Rs 11,400 per tola in last 15 days
Gold prices jump Rs 11,400 per tola in last 15 days
On February 13, gold was traded at Rs 303,500 per tola. By Friday, the price had climbed to Rs 314,900 per tola, reflecting strong bullish pressure in both domestic and international markets.
Feb 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Public schools in Kathmandu turning tech-savvy
Public schools in Kathmandu turning tech-savvy
As part of the initiative to make schools technology-friendly, KMC has enrolled 36,280 individuals, including students, teachers, ECD facilitators, and other staff across 83 public schools into the integrated digital attendance system.
Feb 28, 2026