- Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Wrong to make public results of opinion poll before election: Acting CEC
it is wrong to make public the results of opinion polls before the election as it affects the environment of competition by discouraging candidates and confounding voters.
Prime Minister directs to move forward with Kathmandu-Terai Madhes fast track project
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has directed to proceed with alternative planning by putting aside the debate of over Khokana, the departure point of the Kathmandu-Terai Madhes Expressway.
Lantern festival held in Patan to mark Chinese New Year
In addition to exchange of greetings from dignitaries, artists from Nepal and China performed dances in traditional songs in the ceremony held at the Patan Museum, Lalitpur.
Suspicious object found on Bargadi Bridge in Kapilvastu
According to the Deputy Superintendent of Police of District Police Office, Kapilvastu, Ripendra Kumar Singh, a suspicious object has been found in the Bargadi bridge along Taulihawa Bahadurganj of Kapilvastu district.
Nation
Grade 12 exam from April 27
The exam would take place from 8:00 am to 11:00am. The first day of the exam is scheduled for compulsory English (new and old course). On the same day, NEB will hold the examination of Sanskrit Composition, Buddhist Education, Urdhu Grammar (new course) and alternative Sanskrit Composition (old course).
Wrong to make public results of opinion poll before election: Acting CEC
it is wrong to make public the results of opinion polls before the election as it affects the environment of competition by discouraging candidates and confounding voters.
Prime Minister directs to move forward with Kathmandu-Terai Madhes fast track project
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has directed to proceed with alternative planning by putting aside the debate of over Khokana, the departure point of the Kathmandu-Terai Madhes Expressway.
One arrested with three kilograms of silver
According to the District Police Office Range, Kathmandu, the silver was recovered from the bus (Ba Pra 01-006 Kha 5529) en route from Birgunj to Kathmandu while checking the bus at 4 AM on Tuesday.
World
12 militants, 11 security personnel killed in check post attack in NW Pakistan
The militants attempted to attack a joint check post of security forces and law enforcement agencies in Bajaur district of the province on late Monday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani Army, said in a statement.
Business
Petrol up by Rs. 1 per litre, diesel, kerosene Rs. 3 each
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products. A meeting of the NOC Board of Directors h
Slate mine reduced to an election slogan
The long-closed slate mine in Alampu of Bigu Rural Municipality-6, Dolakha, once the backbone of livelihoods for generations, has repeatedly featured only as an election promise, leaving the Thami community increasingly anxious as pledges remain unfulfilled.
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.
Sports
England, SAfrica into Super Eights
England survived a scare to qualify for the Super Eights at the T20 World Cup on Monday as Italy's swashbuckling chase of 203 fell agonisingly short in a pulsating match in Kolkata. Will Jacks scored th
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
Car driver assaulting pedestrian arrested
Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Chief, Senior Superintendent of Police Nawaraj Adhikari said that the person who assaulted the pedestrian has been arrested and is Paras Bam, 42, currently residing in Budhanilkantha Municipality-3.