- Thursday, 26 February 2026
Morang suspends citizenship distribution services
According to the notice from the office, the citizenship distribution service will remain closed on February 26 and 27 due to staff deployment for training related to the upcoming House of Representatives Election, 2026.
KMC authorised to supply water to Sundhara
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) will be responsible for supplying water to Sundhara and opening the water outlet. A recent meeting chaired by Home Ministe
HoR elections: Election Commission seeks explanation on 87 plaints of code violation
The Election Commission (EC) has stated that out of 87 complaints received so far by the Central Code of Conduct Monitoring Committee, explanations have been sought from political parties and candidates, and responses have been received on 57 of them.
Body of missing woman found after seven days
Police said that 21-year-old Pushpa Singh, who had gone missing after jumping from a concrete bridge over the Bheri River at Jadagauda in Bangad Kupinde Rural Municipality–1 on Feburary 20, was found dead on Thursday morning.
Nation
Two killed in road accident
Two people have died in separate road accidents in Sunsari. Bijay Rishidev, 32, from Duhabi Municipality-5, and Girijananda Sah, 47, from Chinnamasta Rural Municipality-6 in Saptari, were killed in the road mishap, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police Chandra Bahadur Khadka of the District Police Office.
HoR elections: Election Commission seeks explanation on 87 plaints of code violation
The Election Commission (EC) has stated that out of 87 complaints received so far by the Central Code of Conduct Monitoring Committee, explanations have been sought from political parties and candidates, and responses have been received on 57 of them.
Two arrested with illegal drugs
Two individuals have been arrested with illegal drugs from Zero Chowk of Arjun Chaupari Rural Municipality-1.
Nepal and India sign MoU on bio-diversity conservation
Nepal and India have signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bio-diversity conservation.
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World
Japan’s births drop to new low for 10th straight year
Japan's number of births came to 705,809 in 2025, hitting a new record low for the tenth consecutive year, preliminary figures by the health ministry showed Thursday.
Business
Thai coffee chains cut default sugar
For many Thais, a meal doesn't feel complete without an iced coffee or tea so sugary it could pass for dessert. The government, concerned about the health consequences, wants them to dial it back.
Narayangadh-Butwal road work speeds for election
During the election period, work on the expansion of the Narayangadh–Butwal road is expected to accelerate. As traffic volume is lower during elections, the project has arranged its workforce so that more work can be carried out at that time. According to Shiva Khanal, Information Officer
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.
Sports
Champions League Bodo/Glimt knock Inter out as Newcastle, Atletico reach last 16
Norway's Bodo/Glimt pulled off one of the most remarkable results in modern Champions League history on Tuesday, beating last season's runners-up Inter Milan 2-1 at San Siro to reach the last 16 with a 5-2
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
Narayangadh–Butwal Road Work to Accelerate Amid Reduced Traffic During Election Period
Expansion work of the Narayangadh–Butwal Road will be accelerated, taking advantage of the reduced traffic during the election period.