• Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Festival fosters harmony: President Paudel

President Ramchandra Paudel has said festivals foster harmony and fraternity among people from diverse communities.

Gen Z movement losses strain public finances

The nationwide protests on September 8 and 9, led primarily by youth groups, have resulted in significant human, physical, and economic losses, with long-term implications for governance, economy, and social systems.

Bangladesh’s new PM takes oath

Bangladesh' s new prime minister was sworn in on Tuesday after his party's landslide win in parliamentary elections last week, the country's first since the massive 2024 uprising and a vote billed as key to th

Stored Damaha echoes with election campaign

Damaha drums that had been hung up at the doorsteps of various villages and settlements in Bajura are beginning to be used again. With the March 5 elections around the co

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NA Vice Chair Ghimire extends best wishes on Gyalpo Lhosar

Vice Chairperson of the National Assembly, Bimala Ghimire, has extended best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers living in the country and abroad on the occasion of Gyalpo Lhosar today.

No ban, no vote: Musahars stand against alcohol sales

Members of the Musahar community of Bishnupur Rural Municipality-6 in Saptari district have announced that they will vote only for the candidate who commits to imposing a ban on the sale and distribution of alcohol in the area.

Vice President Yadav's best wishes on Gyalpo Lhosar

The Gyalpo Lhosar, 2153 being observed as the New Year helps us reinforce religious reverence, social harmony, cultural glory and national unity. He further wished peace, progress and prosperity on this occasion.

Festival fosters harmony: President Paudel

President Ramchandra Paudel has said festivals foster harmony and fraternity among people from diverse communities.

Foreign Minister Sharma calls on Bangladeshi PM Rahman

NC central working committee meeting today

Nepal donates US$ 300,000 to Myanmar

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Protesters block Beirut roads after fuel tax hike

Protesters blocked main roads in and around Beirut on Tuesday after Lebanon's Cabinet approved new taxes that raise fuel prices and other products to fund public pay hikes. The Cabinet appr

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CIT receives 'A Plus Rating

ICRA Nepal Limited has assigned an ‘A Plus Rating’ to Citizen Investment Trust (CIT). The company has awarded the fund an ICR

India scales up AI hub ambitions

India is hoping to garner as much as $200 billion in investments for data centers over the next few years as it scales up its ambitions to become a hub for artificial intelligence, the country's minister for e

Gen Z movement losses strain public finances

The nationwide protests on September 8 and 9, led primarily by youth groups, have resulted in significant human, physical, and economic losses, with long-term implications for governance, economy, and social systems.

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

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Nepal-W end Asia Cup Rising Stars campaign winless

The Nepali women’s cricket team will return home from Thailand without a victory after competing in the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars in Bangkok. Placed in Group A alongside India A, United

Nepal sign off from T20 World Cup with win

England, SAfrica into Super Eights

Struggling Rayo stun Atletico 3-0 amid fan boycott

Nepal Women fall to UAE, exit semi‑final race

Vincius brace sends Real Madrid top

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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,

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Air pollution increasing in Kathmandu Valley

Jumla folks protest ambulance fare hike

Health Minister requests all to take HPV vaccine

Kathmandu Valley's air quality reaches 'unhealthy level'

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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.