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Today's weather: February 5, 2026

Kathmandu, Feb. 5 -- Fog is likely to persist across many parts of the Tarai on Thursday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. In its weather outlook for Thursday, February 5, the di... Read More


Choosing change

Nepal, Feb. 5 -- The independent voter! That bane of psephologists, the fence-sitter, the one who does not know whether they are coming or going, and with that metaphorical smirk that keeps everyone g... Read More


Why Nepal needs to talk about gut health

Nepal, Feb. 5 -- Many people in Nepal are suffering from conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems and mental disorders. The focus for the prevention and treatment has always been on... Read More


A bird's cry echoes human guilt in 'e Thibeu!'

Kathmandu, Feb. 5 -- Have you ever wondered what birds might be telling us through their chirps? 'e Thibeu!' follows a Kirati myth that recounts the story of Thibiyaa, a bird whose hums correspond to... Read More


Child dies in election campaign vehicle hit in Rautahat

Rautahat, Feb. 5 -- year-old girl was killed after being hit by a vehicle used for election campaigning by a Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) candidate in Rautahat on Thursday. Deputy Superintendent of... Read More


Is 'socialism-oriented economy' holding Nepal back?

Kathmandu, Feb. 5 -- As Nepal gears up for the March 5 elections, the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has urged political parties to remove the phrase "socialism-orien... Read More


Budhigandaki back in spotlight amid election buzz

Kathmandu/dhading, Feb. 5 -- It's election season, and once again the much-awaited Budhigandaki hydropower project is back on the national agenda, creating renewed buzz and political attention. The p... Read More


NEPSE gains 27 points as turnover rebounds

Kathmandu, Feb. 5 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) rose sharply on Thursday, closing higher on the final trading day of the week as both the benchmark index and turnover improved. The NEPSE index ... Read More


Nepal beat Canada by six wickets in T20 World Cup warm-up

Kathmandu, Feb. 5 -- Nepal registered a comfortable six-wicket victory over Canada in their second warm-up match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. C... Read More


NHRC urges compliance with election code of conduct

Kathmandu, Feb. 5 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on all stakeholders to strictly comply with the election code of conduct and ensure that the upcoming House of Representativ... Read More