- Sunday, 22 February 2026
Eight decades of elections, no party wins twice in row
Nepalis have been exercising their voting rights for the last 75 years. The first general election was held in 1959 and since then Nepal has conducted nine parliamentary elections, including the two held fo
Water scarcity overshadows election promises in Sarlahi
The drinking water crisis is worsening in the northern Chure belt of Sarlahi. Every year, from February to March u
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Two more arrested in Dang for allegedly burning UML flag
According to Resham Bohora, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) at the District Police Office, Dang, the arrested ones are Ramesh Rana Magar, 30, of Halwar in Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-4 and Bikram Pariyar, 24, of Gaidahar of Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-6 in the district.
Changes in poll publicity: Doorstep visits and digital platforms use on focus
Political parties and candidates in Myagdi have altered the old-fashioned election publicity style for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election.
Nation
Border security tightened for polls in Mahottari
As the House of Representatives election draws near, monitoring of polling stations and deployment of security personnel have been intensified in Mahottari, with authorities placing the district’s security apparatus on high alert.
PM Karki instructs officials to ensure free, fair polls
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has instructed security officials in Lumbini Province to ensure that the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election is conducted in a free, fair and peaceful manner.
'Tour de Thakurdwara' cycling festival begins
The ‘Tour de Thakurdwara 2026’ cycling festival has begun in Nepalgunj with the aim of promoting the natural, cultural and tourism potential of the Banke and Bardiya districts at both national and international levels.
Eight decades of elections, no party wins twice in row
Nepalis have been exercising their voting rights for the last 75 years. The first general election was held in 1959 and since then Nepal has conducted nine parliamentary elections, including the two held fo
World
Macron orders review after far-right activist killing
French President Emmanuel Macron will hold meetings next week to review violent activist groups, after a far-right student died from a beating in Lyon in an incident that highlighted a climate of deep political tensions ahead of next year's presidential vote.
Business
Nepal-India economic cooperation should be made smoother: Dhakal
President of the Federation of Nepal Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, has stressed the need to make Nepal-India economic cooperation more result-oriented.
Seven months' foreign trade marked by Rs 955 billion deficit
In the first seven months of the current fiscal year, the country's foreign trade transactions stood at Rs 1,291.63 billion, while the deficit surpassed Rs 955 billion.
Nepal and India should work for stronger digital trade systems, says FNCCI Chair Dhakal
Speaking at the 2nd Indo-Nepal Trade Festival 2026 in New Delhi, India on Friday, he said MSMEs on both sides need easier access to finance, technology transfer and market information. "People-to-people ties remain our biggest strength. Cinema, culture, education exchanges and tourism build understanding beyond official meetings. When our entrepreneurs meet, when our young people collaborate, when our artists perform across borders, the foundation of economic cooperation becomes stronger."
Nepal's foreign trade reaches Rs. 1,291B
Nepal’s foreign trade recorded a significant expansion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, driven by a sharp rebound in exports and a steady rise in imports.
Sports
Nepal’s Esports body face recognition deadlock
Politics continues to cast a long shadow over Nepali sport. Each change of government brings reshuffles in ministries, sporting bodies and institutions. Yet the overall state of Nepali sport has never truly improved.
Interview
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,
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,
Society
Nepali Army controls aggravated crowd in Sarlahi
Security personnel, including the Nepal Army, have been controlling clashes at a polling station during the election at the sports ground located in Malangwa-2, Sarlahi district headquarters, on Saturday, as part of the pre-election campaign.