- Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Election expenses to be made transparent via banking system: Officiating Chief Commissioner Bhandari
During a meeting with bankers at the commission today, he noted that measures have been put in place to prevent cash transactions during elections. He also revealed that the commission has established a dedicated directory for the purpose.
Freed Haliyas still without homes, candidates only hope for votes
Even 17 years after the declaration of Haliya liberation, the freed Haliyas are forced to crush stones along the roadside to earn a living due to the lack of proper rehabilitation and employment opportunities.
NRB takes action against three commercial banks
“NIC Asia Bank Limited has repeatedly breached the central bank's directives by publishing financial statements and not complied with the written orders issued to the bank", it is stated.
Fire in sugarcane field in Siraha incurs damages worth over 10 million
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Kailash Rai, also Chief of Area Police Office, Lahan, shared that a police team was immediately deployed to the site after receiving information that the fire had erupted from the middle of the sugarcane plantation in the afternoon.
Nation
Fire in sugarcane field in Siraha incurs damages worth over 10 million
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Kailash Rai, also Chief of Area Police Office, Lahan, shared that a police team was immediately deployed to the site after receiving information that the fire had erupted from the middle of the sugarcane plantation in the afternoon.
Election expenses to be made transparent via banking system: Officiating Chief Commissioner Bhandari
During a meeting with bankers at the commission today, he noted that measures have been put in place to prevent cash transactions during elections. He also revealed that the commission has established a dedicated directory for the purpose.
Freed Haliyas still without homes, candidates only hope for votes
Even 17 years after the declaration of Haliya liberation, the freed Haliyas are forced to crush stones along the roadside to earn a living due to the lack of proper rehabilitation and employment opportunities.
Nepal hands over donation amount to Myanmar
Ambassador of Nepal to Myanmar, Harishchandra Ghimire, handed over the donation to U Than, Secretary General of Mahamuni Pagoda Trustee, Mandalay in a ceremony organised in the premises of Mahamuni Pagoda, on February 14, reads a press release issued by the Nepali Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar.
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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
NRB takes action against three commercial banks
“NIC Asia Bank Limited has repeatedly breached the central bank's directives by publishing financial statements and not complied with the written orders issued to the bank", it is stated.
Election expenses to be made transparent via banking system: Officiating Chief Commissioner Bhandari
During a meeting with bankers at the commission today, he noted that measures have been put in place to prevent cash transactions during elections. He also revealed that the commission has established a dedicated directory for the purpose.
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.
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
Freed Haliyas still without homes, candidates only hope for votes
Even 17 years after the declaration of Haliya liberation, the freed Haliyas are forced to crush stones along the roadside to earn a living due to the lack of proper rehabilitation and employment opportunities.