• Saturday, 28 February 2026

'Votes for those who deliver Lalpurja, not just promises'

In every election, political parties and candidates come asking for votes with promises to provide land ownership certificates to these landless residents. However, they have not received the certificates so far. This time, the residents of Torikhoriya say they are looking not for candidates who merely promise Land Ownership Certificate as in previous elections, but for candidates who will actually deliver them.

Infrastructure, connectivity top election agenda in Sudurpaschim

As the election fervour has gripped the entire nation, the political discourse in Sudurpaschim Province has shifted decisively towards grand-scale infrastructure and regional connectivity. Candidates from major political parties are anchor

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 staffs across 83 public schools into the integrated digital attendance system, informed Namraj Dhakal, head of the KMC Education Department.

Road problems cannot be solved without legal reforms: NC President Thapa

President of Nepali Congress Gagan Kumar Thapa has said that legal and policy reforms are necessary to address delays in road construction rather than making extreme statements such as hanging contractors.

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Rastriya Swatantra Party busy campaigning in Kathmandu Valley

The Rastriya Swatantra Party has intensified its campaigning focused on Kathmandu Valley, in the lead up to the March 5 elections to the House of Representatives.

Night-time economy prevented in Pokhara in view of election period

According to the District Administration Office, hotels, restaurants, Dohori sanjh (entertainment club though folk-duet song), dance bars and beverage shops will be allowed to open until 9:00 pm. The order shall remain in force until a further public notice.

731 candidates in fray for 33 seats in Bagmati Province

A total of 731 candidates are vying for 33 seats under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system in Bagmati Province in the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5. According to the Province Election O

Road problems cannot be solved without legal reforms: NC President Thapa

President of Nepali Congress Gagan Kumar Thapa has said that legal and policy reforms are necessary to address delays in road construction rather than making extreme statements such as hanging contractors.

'Votes for those who deliver Lalpurja, not just promises'

Committee formed for providing recommendation to budget

Five days to HoR election: 1,061 complaints resolved

Light rain with snowfall likely in mountainous regions

World

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Israel attacks Iran, Trump says the U.S. has begun ‘major combat operations in Iran’

The United States is participating in the strikes, according to a U.S. official and a person familiar with the operation, who spoke on condition of anonymity to detail sensitive military operations. It was not clear the full extent of the American involvement. The White House declined to immediately comment.

Ice melt threatens penguins

Japan to beef up intelligence

Iranian forces hinder treatment of wounded

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Night-time economy prevented in Pokhara in view of election period

According to the District Administration Office, hotels, restaurants, Dohori sanjh (entertainment club though folk-duet song), dance bars and beverage shops will be allowed to open until 9:00 pm. The order shall remain in force until a further public notice.

Committee formed for providing recommendation to budget

The Ministry of Finance has started a necessary process to formulate the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Major political parties unveil ambitious agricultural reform agendas

Major political parties have placed agricultural transformation at the centre of their election manifestos, pledging comprehensive reforms aimed at achieving food self-sufficiency, modernising farming practices, increasing farmer incomes, and reducing imports.

Dhakal calls for postponing Nepal’s LDC transition

President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal has called for postponing Nepal’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category to a 'developing nation'.

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Holders Police fix final date with Army at Jay Trophy

Defending champions Nepal Police Club and Tribhuwan Army Club will meet in the final of the Jay Trophy Men’s Elite Cup after contrasting results in their concluding league fixtures. Police eased past Bagmati Province with an

Police beat APF, Army and Bagmati share the spoils

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We have prioritised digital outreach

The Election Commission (EC) is all set to conduct House of Representatives (HoR) election next week. There is quite a lot of worry and concern how the EC will conclude the election successfully. In this context, secretar

Let's make this election a cornerstone of stable Nepal

With the House of Representatives elections set for 5 March 2026, Nepal finds itself in a markedly different political atmosphere. Gone are the familiar scenes of blaring loudspeakers, crowded rallies, streets lined with banners,

Health

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Air pollution increasing in Kathmandu Valley

Jumla folks protest ambulance fare hike

Health Minister requests all to take HPV vaccine

Kathmandu Valley's air quality reaches 'unhealthy level'

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Rastriya Swatantra Party busy campaigning in Kathmandu Valley

The Rastriya Swatantra Party has intensified its campaigning focused on Kathmandu Valley, in the lead up to the March 5 elections to the House of Representatives.

Public schools in Kathmandu turning tech-savvy

'Votes for those who deliver Lalpurja, not just promises'

Five days to HoR election: 1,061 complaints resolved