WORLD
''Decision made to attack Iran'': Former CIA officer John Kiriakou claims US strike immine...
''Decision made to attack Iran'': Former CIA officer John Ki...
Speaking on the Julian Dorey Podcast, Kiriakou revealed that a fellow former intelligence official recently at the White House suggested that an attack could be imminent, despite public deadlines given by the administration.
Feb 22, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE nosedives 27.59 points as 220 companies lose their market charm
NEPSE nosedives 27.59 points as 220 companies lose their mar...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday nosedived 27.59 points to close at 2,614.55 points.
Feb 22, 2026
SOCIETY
All parties appeal for mutual respect and unity following Rautahat incident
All parties appeal for mutual respect and unity following Ra...
The public statement reads: “We collectively appeal to uphold a harmonious environment, fostering mutual respect, tolerance, unity, and understanding across all social and religious spheres of the district.”
Feb 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Flights to Gulmi reduced to three days a week
Flights to Gulmi reduced to three days a week
Earlier, Nepal Airlines operated four weekly flights on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Following the change, flights will now operate only on Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday, according to Resunga Airport Station Chief Suman Thapa.
Feb 22, 2026
WORLD
Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15 percent
Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15 percent
Trump said on his Truth Social platform that after a thorough review of Friday's "extraordinarily anti-American decision" by the court to rein in his tariff program, the administration was hiking the import levies "to the fully allowed, and legally tested, 15% level."
Feb 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Ward chair and 22 others arrested in connection with Rautahat clash
Ward chair and 22 others arrested in connection with Rautaha...
The dispute erupted last Thursday in Subgadha during a wedding DJ event, escalating into violence.
Feb 22, 2026
Market
MBUST to host IFIP WG 9.4 Doctoral Consortium 2026 in Chitlang
MBUST to host IFIP WG 9.4 Doctoral Consortium 2026 in Chitla...
The academic forum supports PhD candidates working in Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) and related fields, offering a platform to present ongoing research and receive feedback from international scholars.
Feb 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Twenty-two passengers injured in bus accident in Makwanpur
Twenty-two passengers injured in bus accident in Makwanpur
According to DSP Pushkar Bogati, spokesperson of Makwanpur District Police Office, the passenger bus with the registration number Ba 06–001 Kh 0054, travelling from Birgunj to Chitwan, went out of control and crashed into an electric pole on the left side of the road, injuring 22 passengers on...
Feb 22, 2026
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