- Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Poll campaigns eclipse development in Jajarkot
As the countdown begins for the House of Representatives election slated for March 5, the electoral fervour sweeping across Jajarkot has cast a shadow over ongoing development works.
Kathmandu’s air remains hazardous despite surge of cleaner cars
For the past few weeks, large parts of the country -- including Kathmandu and the Tarai -- have been grappling with toxic air. With no notable rainfall this winter, road dust, industrial emissions and smoke fr
Ghimire’s Pahad to hit theatres from April 14
‘Pahad’, a film directed by veteran director Tulsi Ghimire, is all set to be released on 14 April, targeting the Nepali New Year. The storyline shows how hills are left deser
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.
Nation
Elections must be driven by policies, principles: Bhandari
Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has said that elections must be driven by policies and principles rather than money, warning that excessive campaign spending weakens fairness, integrity and good governance.
Poll campaigns eclipse development in Jajarkot
As the countdown begins for the House of Representatives election slated for March 5, the electoral fervour sweeping across Jajarkot has cast a shadow over ongoing development works.
Kathmandu’s air remains hazardous despite surge of cleaner cars
For the past few weeks, large parts of the country -- including Kathmandu and the Tarai -- have been grappling with toxic air. With no notable rainfall this winter, road dust, industrial emissions and smoke fr
Fire in sugarcane field in Siraha incurs damages worth over 10 million
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Kailash Rai, also Chief of Area Police Office, Lahan, shared that a police team was immediately deployed to the site after receiving information that the fire had erupted from the middle of the sugarcane plantation in the afternoon.
World
NKorea opens homes for war victims
North Korea said Monday it completed a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of North Korean soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, the latest effort by leader Kim Jong Un to honour the war dead.
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
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
Freed Haliyas still without homes, candidates only hope for votes
Even 17 years after the declaration of Haliya liberation, the freed Haliyas are forced to crush stones along the roadside to earn a living due to the lack of proper rehabilitation and employment opportunities.