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Health insurance in crisis due to government itself

Health

Health insurance in crisis due to government itself

KATHMANDU: The health insurance program, launched with the objective of providing healthcare services to citizens, has itself fallen into a serious crisis. Hospitals that have provided treatment services to insured citizens have outstanding claims of Rs 12 billion, but the Health Insurance Board does not have the funds to pay these dues. As a result,...

Uddab Thapa

Politics
Election, an opportunity to strengthen democratic practices: Vice President Yadav
Election, an opportunity to strengthen democratic practices: Vice President Yadav
February 4, 2026
No election code violations reported in Kaski since nominations
No election code violations reported in Kaski since nominations
February 4, 2026
HoR elections: Heritage protection, tourism promotion key agendas for candidates in Kathmandu-8
HoR elections: Heritage protection, tourism promotion key agendas for candidates in Kathmandu-8
February 4, 2026
HoR elections: Voters in Kaski-3 call for infrastructure, tourism, and livelihood support
HoR elections: Voters in Kaski-3 call for infrastructure, tourism, and livelihood support
February 4, 2026
More women than men in closed list for proportional representation
More women than men in closed list for proportional representation
February 4, 2026
HoR elections: Heritage protection, tourism promotion key agendas for candidates in Kathmandu-8
HoR elections: Heritage protection, tourism promotion key agendas for candidates in Kathmandu-8
February 4, 2026
HoR elections: Voters in Kaski-3 call for infrastructure, tourism, and livelihood support
HoR elections: Voters in Kaski-3 call for infrastructure, tourism, and livelihood support
February 4, 2026
More women than men in closed list for proportional representation
More women than men in closed list for proportional representation
February 4, 2026
Approval to recall Social Media Bill from Federal Parliament
Approval to recall Social Media Bill from Federal Parliament
February 4, 2026
Business
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137 USAID employees who lost their jobs have not received Social Security Fund money

KATHMANDU: The Social Security Fund (SSF) has been reluctant to refund the money deposited by employers and workers. Even though...

Opinion
Explainer
Arbitrary compensation claims undermining prosecution of economic crimes in Nepal

Arbitrary compensation claims undermining prosecution of economic crimes in Nepal

2 days ago
Feature
Karnali is now brighter than ever

Karnali is now brighter than ever
NAC has flight capacity of 20 hours a day, but it is flying barely eight hours

NAC has flight capacity of 20 hours a day, but it is flying barely eight hours
Why did BP Koirala fall out with Nehru over China at Hyderabad House?

Why did BP Koirala fall out with Nehru over China at Hyderabad House?
Long read
Interview
“Nepali politics drifting away from the social sphere is a matter of concern”

KATHMANDU: A constitutional law PhD, Bipin Adhikari is one of the few jurists in the country who does not change his views according to the maneuvers of rulers and power centers. Even when many feel uncomfortable, he speaks and writes...

January 25, 2026
“Nepali politics drifting away from the social sphere is a matter of concern”
A reformed local government is necessary in Bangladesh: Professor Islam  
A reformed local government is necessary in Bangladesh: Professor Islam  
January 19, 2026
‘A broad citizen campaign is essential to control air pollution’
‘A broad citizen campaign is essential to control air pollution’
January 14, 2026
‘Writers must consciously challenge themselves’
‘Writers must consciously challenge themselves’
December 18, 2025
‘A broad citizen campaign is essential to control air pollution’
‘A broad citizen campaign is essential to control air pollution’
January 14, 2026
‘Writers must consciously challenge themselves’
‘Writers must consciously challenge themselves’
December 18, 2025
‘My father Boris, who started tourism in Nepal, was an amazing man’: Michael
‘My father Boris, who started tourism in Nepal, was an amazing man’: Michael
November 9, 2025
‘The Gen Z movement shook the economy, but there is no need to panic’
‘The Gen Z movement shook the economy, but there is no need to panic’
November 6, 2025
Analysis
Health
Health insurance in crisis due to government itself

Health insurance in crisis due to government itself

February 4, 2026
Travel
Turkish Airlines makes safe landing in Kolkata after signal of fire in right engine

Turkish Airlines makes safe landing in Kolkata after signal of fire in right engine

February 4, 2026
Daily Brief
Nepal News Evening Briefing | Wednesday, February 04, 2026

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Wednesday, February 04, 2026

February 4, 2026
Entertainment
After Sacred Games, Saif Ali Khan returns in uniform for Kartavya; first look unveiled
After Sacred Games, Saif Ali Khan returns in uniform for Kartavya; first look unveiled

MUMBAI: After nearly eight years, actor Saif Ali Khan has returned to play a cop, this time for the action-thriller ‘Kartavya.’ His last major role...

February 4, 2026
Film Development Board starts horse riding training for actors
Film Development Board starts horse riding training for actors
Dalai Lama wins first Grammy, draws global praise and Beijing’s protest
Dalai Lama wins first Grammy, draws global praise and Beijing’s protest
Film Development Board starts horse riding training for actors
Film Development Board starts horse riding training for actors
February 3, 2026
Dalai Lama wins first Grammy, draws global praise and Beijing’s protest
Dalai Lama wins first Grammy, draws global praise and Beijing’s protest
February 2, 2026
Ram Charan, wife Upasana welcome twins; a baby boy and girl
Ram Charan, wife Upasana welcome twins; a baby boy and girl
February 2, 2026
Gallery
Sporadic rain in Kathmandu, snow in high hills as air quality worsens [Photo Feature]

Sporadic rain in Kathmandu, snow in high hills as air quality worsens [Photo Feature]
EPS youth protest in Maitighar: Seven months of wait captured in 10 photos [Photo Feature]

EPS youth protest in Maitighar: Seven months of wait captured in 10 photos [Photo Feature]
Former King Gyanendra visits Janaki Temple, sparks Royalist enthusiasm [Photo Feature]

Former King Gyanendra visits Janaki Temple, sparks Royalist enthusiasm [Photo Feature]
Festive spirit of Sonam Lhosar at Tundikhel

Festive spirit of Sonam Lhosar at Tundikhel
Army photo exhibition held at Jangi Adda [Photo Feature]

Army photo exhibition held at Jangi Adda [Photo Feature]
Tharu community celebrates Maghi at Kathmandu’s Tundikhel [Photo Feature]

Tharu community celebrates Maghi at Kathmandu’s Tundikhel [Photo Feature]
Nepali Congress convention venue as seen from drone view [Photo Feature]

Nepali Congress convention venue as seen from drone view [Photo Feature]
Unity between RPP and RPP Nepal [ Photo Feature ]

Unity between RPP and RPP Nepal [ Photo Feature ]
Tradition in Motion: Tamu Lhosar Celebrations in Kathmandu [Photo Feature]

Tradition in Motion: Tamu Lhosar Celebrations in Kathmandu [Photo Feature]
‘Mithila Cosmos VII: Journey of a Pilgrim’ solo art show opens at Siddhartha Art Gallery

‘Mithila Cosmos VII: Journey of a Pilgrim’ solo art show opens at Siddhartha Art Gallery
Gen Z group holds protests in Maitighar: “Gen Z’s demand was to ensure good governance, not hold elections” 

Gen Z group holds protests in Maitighar: “Gen Z’s demand was to ensure good governance, not hold elections” 
In picture: Tensions escalate in Simara as clashes erupt between Gen-Z protesters and UML cadres

In picture: Tensions escalate in Simara as clashes erupt between Gen-Z protesters and UML cadres
World
UN calls for ceasefire and delivery of Humanitarian aid in Sudan

UN calls for ceasefire and delivery of Humanitarian aid in Sudan

14 minutes ago
South Asia
Bangladesh’s Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears

Bangladesh’s Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears

59 minutes ago
Sports
Indo-Nepal T-20 championship: Assam wins opening match

Indo-Nepal T-20 championship: Assam wins opening match

1 minute ago
Climate
Science & Technology
KMC launches integrated attendance system for community schools

KMC launches integrated attendance system for community schools
Snapchat blocks 415,000 underage accounts in Australia

Snapchat blocks 415,000 underage accounts in Australia
AI boom brings growth, risks, and security concerns for tech industry

AI boom brings growth, risks, and security concerns for tech industry
First India-Nepal startup cohort concludes: 9 startups secure investments

First India-Nepal startup cohort concludes: 9 startups secure investments
TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity

TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity
China’s Shijian-32 satellite launch mission fails

China’s Shijian-32 satellite launch mission fails
High IT demand undercut by weak education system

High IT demand undercut by weak education system
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
China opens 2026 space mission schedule with successful satellite launch

China opens 2026 space mission schedule with successful satellite launch
Nepal’s MUNAL Satellite being launched today

Nepal’s MUNAL Satellite being launched today
Works underway to usher Nepal in digital highway: Minister Kharel

Works underway to usher Nepal in digital highway: Minister Kharel
China launches two new satellites into space

China launches two new satellites into space
WEATHER
Diplomacy
President Paudel returns home from Japan
President Paudel returns home from Japan
February 4, 2026
Sri Lankan Ambassador calls on PM Karki
Sri Lankan Ambassador calls on PM Karki
February 4, 2026
President Paudel attends Japan–Nepal diplomatic anniversary reception in Tokyo
President Paudel attends Japan–Nepal diplomatic anniversary reception in Tokyo
February 3, 2026
President Paudel meets Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi in Tokyo
President Paudel meets Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi in Tokyo
February 3, 2026
Security
Nepali Army deploys 79,727 troops from today for March 5 polls
Nepali Army deploys 79,727 troops from today for March 5 polls
APF setting up 16 election security bases in Sudurpaschim Province
APF setting up 16 election security bases in Sudurpaschim Province
Lamjung citizens surrender 69 weapons amid recruitment crisis
Lamjung citizens surrender 69 weapons amid recruitment crisis
Police to borrow 2,800 pistols from Army for March 5 polls
Police to borrow 2,800 pistols from Army for March 5 polls
Special
Last week at Nepal News: Seven stories that matter

Last week at Nepal News: Seven stories that matter

1 week ago
History and Culture
Shree Panchami: People throng Saraswati temples to pay homage to deity of arts, learning

Shree Panchami: People throng Saraswati temples to pay homage to deity of arts, learning

January 23, 2026
Society
Female leopard found dead in Makwanpur

Female leopard found dead in Makwanpur

February 3, 2026
Mithila Painting Training concludes
Mithila Painting Training concludes
February 2, 2026
Discussion on Seema Avas’ novel ‘Mahayug’ in Kathmandu
Discussion on Seema Avas’ novel ‘Mahayug’ in Kathmandu
February 2, 2026
Nepal Facts
Top ten facts about Chitwan National Park
Top ten facts about Chitwan National Park
Everything You Should Know About Nepal’s 2025/26 Monetary Policy
Everything You Should Know About Nepal’s 2025/26 Monetary Policy
Everything You Should Know About Nepal’s Economy in the First 11 Months of FY 2024/25
Everything You Should Know About Nepal’s Economy in the First 11 Months of FY 2024/25
Key Facts You Should Know About Gandaki’s Ride-Sharing Regulation
Key Facts You Should Know About Gandaki’s Ride-Sharing Regulation
West Seti Hydropower Project: Key Facts, Timeline, and Significance
West Seti Hydropower Project: Key Facts, Timeline, and Significance

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