- Tuesday, 24 February 2026
GC's 29th Digital Day
MoCIT ready to support GC to increase digital outreach: Secretary Basnet
Addressing a programme organised to mark the 29th Digital Day of Gorkhapatra Corporation today, Secretary of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) Laxmi Kumari Basnet, said the Corporation has come a long way in its digital journey.
'Election results will be announced within 24 hours of voting'
The Election Commission has announced plans to publish the results of the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) elections for the House of Representatives within 24 hours of the completion of voting.
China to provide four million US dollars for upcoming election
A Cabinet meeting held today decided to accept the amount to be received as the grant. Government Spokesperson and Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal also took the decision to approve the investment model for Budhigandaki Project as mentioned in current fiscal year's budget and programme.
NC provides financial assistance for Samba's treatment
Issuing a press release today, Acting Chief Secretary of the Nepali Congress Party Office, Krishna Prasad Dulal, shared that the NC provided such amount for Bhandari's treatment as preparation is underway for performing knee surgery on her following serious injury.
Nation
MoCIT ready to support GC to increase digital outreach: Secretary Basnet
Addressing a programme organised to mark the 29th Digital Day of Gorkhapatra Corporation today, Secretary of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) Laxmi Kumari Basnet, said the Corporation has come a long way in its digital journey.
Weather to remain cloudy tonight
The weather in the hilly and mountainous regions of Gandaki Province, as well as the mountainous regions of the remaining provinces will generally be cloudy tonight.
China to provide four million US dollars for upcoming election
A Cabinet meeting held today decided to accept the amount to be received as the grant. Government Spokesperson and Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal also took the decision to approve the investment model for Budhigandaki Project as mentioned in current fiscal year's budget and programme.
Light rain predicted with impact of Westerly low pressure system
The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted light to moderate rainfall in Kathmandu Valley and in some places of Gandaki and Koshi Provinces by the coming evening.
World
China adds 20 Japanese entities to export control list
China's Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday added 20 Japanese entities, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipbuilding Co., to its export control list to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation.
Business
Slight increase in gold price
The price of gold has increased by Rs 1,300 per tola (11.66 grammes) in the domestic market today as compared to Monday. However, the price of silver has declined by Rs 10 per tola.
Smartphones import up by 40%
The import of smartphones has increased significantly during the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, with devices worth over Rs. 26.86 billion brought into the country.
Initiative to operate tea testing, promotion centre
An initiative has been taken to bring a tea testing, promotion and research centre built in Kanyam of Suryodaya Municipality-7, Ilam, into operation. The provincial government has taken initiative to oper ate the tea testing, promotion and research centre, w
Maize cultivation expands in Morang as productivity rises
While candidates, leaders, and party workers have been busy with the House of Representatives election, the maize farmers of southern Morang have not been effected by it.
Sports
Captain Sabitra Bhandari seeks help for treatment
Nepal captain Sabitra Bhandari has revealed she has not received administrative backing from the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) for her latest injury, despite the governing body having previously overseen her treatment abroad.
Interview
We have prioritised digital outreach
The Election Commission (EC) is all set to conduct House of Representatives (HoR) election next week. There is quite a lot of worry and concern how the EC will conclude the election successfully. In this context, secretar
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,
Society
MoCIT ready to support GC to increase digital outreach: Secretary Basnet
Addressing a programme organised to mark the 29th Digital Day of Gorkhapatra Corporation today, Secretary of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) Laxmi Kumari Basnet, said the Corporation has come a long way in its digital journey.