- Wednesday, 11 February 2026
It is the responsibility of government to rein in corruption: PM Karki
The Prime Minister clarified that the incumbent government formed at the foundation of Gen Z movement has been forwarding overall governance reform activities including corruption control and making people feel about citizen-friendly administration with priority.
HoR polls: Over 15 million ballot papers printed for FPTP category
More than 15 million ballot papers have been printed so far for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) category of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5. The printed ballot papers are for 175 electoral constituencies of 53 districts, according to the Election Commission.
FM Khanal says small, piece meal projects not giving immediate results cancelled
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal has shared that only small and fragmented projects that do not give economic benefits immediately have been cancelled.
One killed and another injured as machine falls from Fast Track construction site
A worker died and another was injured when a 'Tuchan' machine fell down from the under construction Kathmandu-Tarai Madhesh Expressway at Mahadevtar Chokredanda in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-8 of Makwanpur today.
Nation
NA passes Film Bill
A meeting of the National Assembly (NA) today passed the Film Bill, 2081 BS.
CIAA 35th Anniversary: Chief Commissioner Rai reiterates on efforts to check corruption
Chief Commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), Prem Kumar Rai, has expressed concern over the increasing influence of middlemen in the country's governance and administration.
FM Khanal says small, piece meal projects not giving immediate results cancelled
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal has shared that only small and fragmented projects that do not give economic benefits immediately have been cancelled.
One dead, seven injured in Lamjung jeep accident
The deceased has been identified as 74-year-old Mal Kumari Gurung of Kwhlosothar Rural Municipality-4, according to the Police Inspector Abhishek Pandey, Information Officer of the District Police Office, Lamjung district.
World
Drone attack on southern Russia causes plant fire, apartment damage
A drone attack hit an apartment block in the Volgograd Region. The crash of drones ignited a fire at an industrial plant, and their debris fell on the premises of a kindergarten. Drone wreckage was found in the urban-type settlement of Plastunovskaya in the Dinskoy District of the Krasnodar Region. Air defense forces repelled a massive drone attack across 12 cities and districts of the Rostov Region. A power line support structure was damaged in the region's Tarasovsky District.
Business
FM Khanal says small, piece meal projects not giving immediate results cancelled
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal has shared that only small and fragmented projects that do not give economic benefits immediately have been cancelled.
Gold price up by 1,100
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 306,600 per tola today, which was traded at 305,500 per tola on Tuesday.
Nepal and Qatar reaffirm measures to enhance bilateral economic ties
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal on Tuesday held talks with a visiting Qatari delegation led by Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) Board Member Mohamed Bin Ahmed Al Obaidly, focusing on strengthening bilateral investment, trade, and economic cooperation between Nepal and Qatar. The delegation also called on Foreign Minister Balananda Sharma.
IBN to adopt Swiss Challenge, Hybrid Annuity models
The Investment Board Nepal is going to move forward with preparations to mobilise private sector investment in infrastructure development based on the Swiss Challenge and Hybrid Annuity models.
Sports
Surya Nepal Open: Rame, Rabi share lead
Rame Magar and Rabi Khadka shared the lead after the opening round of the Surya Nepal Kathmandu Open, the fourth event of the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2025–26, at the par‑68 Royal Nepal Golf Club on Tuesday.
Interview
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
Strong institutions essential to restore public trust in polls
Nepal’s democratic story is often told through dates of political movements, constitutional milestones, and election cycles. Yet the quieter story, the one that unfolds behind ballot pap
Society
Japan’s National Day celebrated
Ambassador Maeda, in his speech, highlighted that the recent visit of the President Ramchandra Paudel to Japan from February 1 to 5, to commemorate this milestone of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Nepal reaffirmed the long-standing friendship between the friendly nations and paved the way for deeper collaboration in the years ahead.