- Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Cabinet meeting
Cabinet meeting: 16th Plan Implementation Action-Plan approved
The meeting of the Council of Ministers convened on February 24 has approved the 16th Plan Implementation Action-Plan (2081 BS-2086 BS).
Election materials, ballot papers sent to 75 districts: EC
EC Assistant Spokesperson Kul Bahadur GC stated that the election materials and ballot papers were sent to all districts except Kathmandu and Bhaktapur for the HoR elections scheduled for March 5.
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Chinese, Maldivian envoys call on Foreign Minister Sharma
The meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Singha Durbar, Kathmandu. During the meeting, they discussed various issues of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation between Nepal and China, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal.
Shop gutted in Jajarkot fire:loss of Rs 2.5 million
A fire broke out at a shop in the district headquarters of Jajarkot, causing an estimated loss of around Rs. 2.5 million.
Nation
Tourist vehicles require permit to operate service on election day
An arrangement has been made to operate transportation service for the movement of tourists by acquiring permission at least two days before the day of the election to the House of Representatives scheduled for March 5.
NA implementing integrated security plan for elections
The Nepal Army has made arrangements for security management in three phases, namely before, during and after the election, in the context of the House of Representatives elections to be held on March 5.
Cabinet meeting: 16th Plan Implementation Action-Plan approved
The meeting of the Council of Ministers convened on February 24 has approved the 16th Plan Implementation Action-Plan (2081 BS-2086 BS).
HoR elections: 186,000 temporary voters to cast vote for PR system
The total number of temporary voters for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections has stood at 186,000. The temporary voters will use their franchise for the proportional representation system from the designated voting stations.
World
"Fight against terrorism must be intensified": Putin at Federal Security Service Meeting
Setting out priorities for counterterrorism, border protection and national security amid heightened geopolitical tensions. The meeting was attended by FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov and senior members of the security establishment.
Business
Gold price stable, silver rises by Rs 130
The prince of gold has remained unchanged today compared to Tuesday while the price of silver has gone up by Rs 130 per tola in the local market.
Livestock sector exports cross Rs. 15 billion
Nepal’s livestock sector has recorded a significant surge in exports in the current fiscal year 2025/26. According to trade statistics from the Department of Customs, total exports of livestock-related products exceeded Rs. 15 billion during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, marking a strong performance for the sector.
Several new wheat seed varieties developed
The National Wheat Research Programme has announced the development of new wheat seed varieties of Zinc Wheat–1, Zinc Wheat–2, and Borlaug–2020 for the Tarai region.
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NRB to expand directed lending to tourism, IT
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) said on Tuesday that the priority sector lending facility will be expanded to tourism, information technology and export-oriented industries based on domestic
Sports
Police beat APF, Army and Bagmati share the spoils
Defending champions Nepal Police Club revived their Jay Trophy campaign with a nine-wicket victory over Nepal APF Club, while Tribhuvan Army Club and Bagmati Province settled for a draw on Tuesday.
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
HoR elections: 186,000 temporary voters to cast vote for PR system
The total number of temporary voters for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections has stood at 186,000. The temporary voters will use their franchise for the proportional representation system from the designated voting stations.