- Saturday, 14 February 2026
Capital spending sits at 15%, deficit hits Rs. 119B
The government’s capital expenditure has remained sluggish in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, with spending reaching only 15.62 per cent of the allocated amount as of February 12.
President Paudel directs security chiefs for robust security arrangements
President Ramchandra Paudel has directed the security chiefs to ensure a robust peace and security situation for holding the House of Representatives (HoR) election in a free, fair and safe atmosphere.
Bagmati earns Rs. 15M per month from milk sales
Around Rs. 15 million flows into Bagmati Rural Municipality in eastern Makwanpur every month from milk sales. About 6,500 litres of milk are colle
Driver killed after car falls into Phewa Lake
The deceased is the car driver 24-year-old Adit Gurung from Syangja Phedikhola Rural Municipality-5, currently residing at Masbar in Pokhara-7, said Superintendent of Police Basanta Bahadur Singh, the Chief of the Armed Police Force, Kalika Battalion.
Nation
19 days to go for HoR elections: Ballot papers for only 14 districts remain to be printed
According to the Election Commission, the printing of ballot papers for the constituencies in the districts surrounding the Kathmandu Valley remains. The ballot paper printing is being carried out regularly at the Janak Educational Materials Centre, Bhaktapur.
Fog and mist to occur at some places of Tarai until noon today
It will be generally cloudy in the high hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali provinces, while partly cloudy in the remaining hilly and mountainous regions. The weather in Tarai region will mainly remain clear.
Driver killed after car falls into Phewa Lake
The deceased is the car driver 24-year-old Adit Gurung from Syangja Phedikhola Rural Municipality-5, currently residing at Masbar in Pokhara-7, said Superintendent of Police Basanta Bahadur Singh, the Chief of the Armed Police Force, Kalika Battalion.
Election Commission to study reasons behind low number of women voters
Addressing the closing programme of the 'Election and Mass Communication Workshop and Chief Trainer Training' organised by the Election Commission here on Friday, he stated that a study has been initiated after observing that although the female population was higher according to the 2078 BS census, it appeared lower in the voter list.
World
Astronauts launch to ISS post
A new crew rocketed toward the International Space Station on Friday to replace the astronauts who returned to Earth early in NASA's first medical evacuation.SpaceX launched the replacements as so
Business
Bagmati earns Rs. 15M per month from milk sales
Around Rs. 15 million flows into Bagmati Rural Municipality in eastern Makwanpur every month from milk sales. About 6,500 litres of milk are colle
Sunsari farmer schools boost skills, farming
The Agricultural Knowledge Centre, Sunsari, has been operating farmer schools to develop professional and skilled farmers in the district. These programmes are being organised in va
Capital spending sits at 15%, deficit hits Rs. 119B
The government’s capital expenditure has remained sluggish in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, with spending reaching only 15.62 per cent of the allocated amount as of February 12.
Price of gold and silver declines in domestic market
The price of gold has been determined at Rs 303,500 per tola and that of silver at Rs 5,000 per tola in the domestic market today.
Sports
Bhuvan claims second straight title
Bhuvan Nagarkoti won the title of Surya Nepal Kathmandu Open, fourth event under the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2025-26, at the par-68 Royal Nepal Golf Club on Friday. Bhuvan carded even-par 68 in the final round to post the winning total of 6-under 266. Bhuvan claimed the second straight title of the season and 13th career title, and received Rs 150,000. He registered a four-stroke victory over Dinesh Prajapati and Sanjay Lama.
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
Election Commission to study reasons behind low number of women voters
Addressing the closing programme of the 'Election and Mass Communication Workshop and Chief Trainer Training' organised by the Election Commission here on Friday, he stated that a study has been initiated after observing that although the female population was higher according to the 2078 BS census, it appeared lower in the voter list.