- Monday, 16 February 2026
Politicians leave out Gumba village due to difficult terrain
A remote village in northeastern Bajura district remains virtually untouched by election campaigns, with candidates rarely reaching the settlements due to its extreme inaccessibility.
Four political parties release election manifestoes
Four political parties-- Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Nepal Workers Peasant Party, Ujyalo Nepal Party and Progressive Democratic Party—have released their election manifestoes or commitment papers.
Foreign Minister Sharma leaving for Dhaka today
The Foreign Minister's visit reflects Nepal's commitment to further strengthening bilateral relation and deepening the bonds of cooperation between Nepal and Bangladesh, reads a press release issued today by the Foreign Ministry.
India plans AI data city on staggering scale
As India races to narrow the artificial intelligence gap with the United States and China, it is planning a vast new "data city" to power digital growth on a staggering scale, the man spearheading the project says.
Nation
23 election candidates take permission for opening bank accounts in Lalitpur
Two dozens of candidates out of total 71 for the election to the House of Representatives (HoR) in Lalitpur district have taken permission for opening bank accounts. There are three electoral constituencies.
EC receives 66 complaints of code of conduct violation
According to EC Legal Officer Mohan Raj Joshi, clarifications were demanded from political parties, election candidates, government and non-government organisations, as well as media houses and journalists. In the case of registered media outlets and journalists, the EC sought responses through the Press Council Nepal.
'Make Chure conservation a major election agenda'
With the House of Representatives (HoR) election round the corner, the people working in the sector of forest and environment and locals alike have suggested the political parties and candidates that they made conservation of Chure region a major election agenda.
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CM Yadav stresses effective implementation of election code of conduct
At a discussion on 'Effective Implementation of Election Code of Conduct and Role of Stakeholders' organised by the Election Commission and the Nepal Law Society at Janakpurdham today, Chief Minister Yadav stressed that protection of democratic norms and values would not be possible without full implementation of election code of conduct.
World
Gold mining employs 100,000 in Afghan province
More than 100,000 people are currently employed directly and indirectly in gold mining operations in northern Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, the country's Ministry of Mines and Petroleum said late Sunday.
Business
Gold, silver prices see slight decline
The price of gold and silver has slightly decreased in the domestic market today.
FDI commitments up 50% in seven months
Nepal has received foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments worth Rs. 40.28 billion during the first seven months (mid-July 2025 to mid-February 2026) of the current fiscal year 2025/26.
Green Home opens first childcare centre in Sudurpaschim
At a time when many female workers employed in factories and industries are leaving their jobs, citing their inability to find time to care for their children while industries and factories have also been reluc
Trial test of 132 kV transmission line begins
The transmission line was developed under the Burtibang–Paudi Amarai–Tamghas–Sandhikharka–Gorusinge 132 kV Transmission Line Project and has been extended through various local levels of Gulmi and Baglung districts.
Sports
Nepal crash out of T20 World Cup 2026 after third straight defeat
Nepal’s captain Rohit Paudel on Sunday admitted that batting failures were the chief reason behind his side’s exit from the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Interview
Nepal is going to be a hub for global cinema: Bham
Renowned Nepali filmmaker Min Bahadur Bham has been selected as a jury member for the Berlin International Film Festival 2026, along with six other colleagues chosen from among thousands of filmmakers worldwide. With this achievement,
EC is all set to hold polls at one go
The election of members of the House of Representatives is fast approaching. Political parties and candidates have already begun their campaigns. Concerns have been raised about voter influence, breaches of the election code of conduct, and the spread
Society
Foreign Minister Sharma leaving for Dhaka today
The Foreign Minister's visit reflects Nepal's commitment to further strengthening bilateral relation and deepening the bonds of cooperation between Nepal and Bangladesh, reads a press release issued today by the Foreign Ministry.