• 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.

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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.

IGP calls for security analysis before polls

27 candidates in Morang cannot vote for themselves

TikTok launches in-app Election Centre

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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

Europe defends NATO, US ties

Shooting kills two, wounds one at southern US university

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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.

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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.

Arsenal's Premier League title bid takes a hit at Brentford

Shanaka fireworks as Sri Lanka thrash Oman

Italy crush Nepal for historic first win at T20 World Cup

Italy defeats Nepal by 10 wickets

Nepal set 124 runs target for Italy

Nepal batting against Italy

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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

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Health Minister requests all to take HPV vaccine

Kathmandu Valley's air quality reaches 'unhealthy level'

HPV vaccination campaign for girls across the country begins

HPV vaccine to be administered at 215 locations in Dhankuta

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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.