- Tuesday, 24 February 2026
EC advises against involvement of children in election campaigns
The commission has emphasized the importance of refraining from such practices, noting that it has received complaints regarding the involvement of children by political parties or candidates during their election campaigns, as well as organizing election-related events near schools during school hours, which disrupts educational activities.
Dhading bus accident: Manandhar trapped in broken bus rescued alive after five hours
He was sent to Kathmandu for treatment after safe rescue, according to Superintendent of Police, Sumit Khadka. Shortage of essential tools and materials badly delayed the rescue works, he added.
Our party is firm in favour of free, fair and impartial: RSP president Lamichhane
At a rally organized by the party in Hetauda today, he expressed confidence that the House of Representatives elections to be held on March 5 will be held in a fair, impartial and fearless environment.
Probe committee formed to investigate into Dhading bus crash
Home Ministry spokesperson Anand Kafle announced today that a five-member task force, led by a joint secretary, has been formed to investigate the incident.
Nation
Our party is firm in favour of free, fair and impartial: RSP president Lamichhane
At a rally organized by the party in Hetauda today, he expressed confidence that the House of Representatives elections to be held on March 5 will be held in a fair, impartial and fearless environment.
UML in favour of peaceful politics, stability: Chair Oli
Addressing a party-programme in Damak today, he reiterated that the UML strongly stands in favour of peaceful election, underlining the need to create an atmosphere in which voters can cast their ballots confidently.
EC advises against involvement of children in election campaigns
The commission has emphasized the importance of refraining from such practices, noting that it has received complaints regarding the involvement of children by political parties or candidates during their election campaigns, as well as organizing election-related events near schools during school hours, which disrupts educational activities.
Curfew lifted, prohibitory order issued in Birgunj
After an all-party meeting held at the District Administration Office, Parsa, reached a three-point agreement regarding the incident that took place in Shreepur, Birgunj-11 on Sunday, CDO Dahal lifted the curfew order and issued a prohibitory order.
World
Supreme Court decision against Trump's tariffs raises uncertainty, but markets stay calm
The Supreme Court's ruling against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs has countries like China and South Korea watching for Washington's next steps, while financial markets took the news in stride.
Business
50 percent grant to commercial farming
Fifty percent grant has been handed over from Rs 4 million budget to the farmers of Krishnapur municipality, Paneru shared, adding the Centre had been providing necessary agricultural tools and goods. For this, farmers were selected for vegetable farming from 40 groups and cooperatives in Krishnapur.
Nepal okays ethanol blending for fuel security
Stakeholders have said that the process of blending ethanol in petrol will benefit multiple sectors. At a programme on 'Ethanol Blending P
Budget crunch stalls Motipur Industrial Area
Senior Vice-President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Anjan Kumar Shrestha, has said that the delay in the construction of the Motipur Industrial Area (MIA) in But
EV imports slow in Nepal after years of strong growth
Nepal has recorded a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) imports during the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, signalling a possible moderation after few years of strong growth.
Sports
England rout Sri Lanka for 95 to win Super Eights opener
England routed Sri Lanka for 95 to give captain Harry Brook a perfect birthday present as they opened the T20 World Cup Super Eights phase with a resounding 51-run win in Kandy on Sunday. After England w
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
All side meeting held in Birgunj, decision to lift curfew
The meeting decided that the culprits of the incident that occurred on Sunday evening at Shreepur in Birgunj-11 will be brought to justice, the police will record necessary case and make report from the victim and move forward the process at earliest and that the religious figureheads will facilitated to bring the culprits to justice.