Three Indian nationals arrested from TIA with over 11 kg of cannabis

Three Indian nationals arrested from TIA with over 11 kg of cannabis

Police today arrested three Indian nationals from the arrival tunnel gate of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in possession of 11.27 kilogrammes of illegal cannabis.

Police today arrested three Indian nationals from the arrival tunnel gate of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in possession of 11.27 kilogrammes of illegal cannabis.

Kathmandu 20 Feb, 2026

Aryal expresses confidence in secure and timely HoR elections

Aryal expresses confidence in secure and timely HoR elections

Addressing a meeting of the Central Security Committee today, Minister Aryal said the elections would be conducted in a robust and secure environment.

Addressing a meeting of the Central Security Committee today, Minister Aryal said the elections would be conducted in a robust and secure environment.

Kathmandu 19 Feb, 2026

Durga Prasai detention extended for four days

Durga Prasai detention extended for four days

Earlier, he was taken into custody from Dakshinkali while en route to Birgunj, though he was released subsequently.

Earlier, he was taken into custody from Dakshinkali while en route to Birgunj, though he was released subsequently.

Kathmandu 17 Feb, 2026

Driver Remanded for Assaulting Pedestrian in Broad Daylight, Police Say

Driver Remanded for Assaulting Pedestrian in Broad Daylight, Police Say

A car driver seen in a viral video assaulting a pedestrian in the middle of the road has been arrested by police.

A car driver seen in a viral video assaulting a pedestrian in the middle of the road has been arrested by police.

Kathmandu 17 Feb, 2026

With polls near, NHRC seeks stronger safeguards for voters, candidates

With polls near, NHRC seeks stronger safeguards for voters, candidates

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Government to ensure adequate logistical and security arrangements for the House of Representatives member election scheduled for March 5, following concerns over shortages of essential materials.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Government to ensure adequate logistical and security arrangements for the House of Representatives member election scheduled for March 5, following concerns over shortages of essential materials.

Kathmandu 17 Feb, 2026

Elections must be policy-driven, says Acting CEC Bhandari

Elections must be policy-driven, says Acting CEC Bhandari

Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has stated that elections should be policy-driven rather than money-driven.

Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has stated that elections should be policy-driven rather than money-driven.

Kathmandu 16 Feb, 2026

17 days to HoR elections as formal campaigning begins today

17 days to HoR elections as formal campaigning begins today

The EC has urged all stakeholders to conduct their campaigns while fully upholding the integrity and sanctity of the electoral process.

The EC has urged all stakeholders to conduct their campaigns while fully upholding the integrity and sanctity of the electoral process.

Kathmandu 16 Feb, 2026

EC reminds parties to conduct election campaigns until March 2

EC reminds parties to conduct election campaigns until March 2

Incitement to violence and the dissemination of hate speech are also strictly prohibited during the electioneering period.

Incitement to violence and the dissemination of hate speech are also strictly prohibited during the electioneering period.

Kathmandu 15 Feb, 2026

President observes Mahashivaratri and Army Day feu-de-joie in Tundikhel

President observes Mahashivaratri and Army Day feu-de-joie in Tundikhel

President Ramchandra Paudel today attended a special ceremony organized by the Nepali Army (NA), marking Mahashivaratri Festival and Army Day- 2082 BS. Today marks the 263rd Army Day.

President Ramchandra Paudel today attended a special ceremony organized by the Nepali Army (NA), marking Mahashivaratri Festival and Army Day- 2082 BS. Today marks the 263rd Army Day.

Kathmandu 15 Feb, 2026

CoAS Sigdel issues directive for peaceful conduct of HoR election

CoAS Sigdel issues directive for peaceful conduct of HoR election

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Ashok Raj Sigdel has issued a special directive to ensure that the upcoming March 5 election to the House of Representatives be held in a peaceful manner.

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Ashok Raj Sigdel has issued a special directive to ensure that the upcoming March 5 election to the House of Representatives be held in a peaceful manner.

Kathmandu 14 Feb, 2026

NRB appoints Sahdev Chand as CISO amid digital transformation

NRB appoints Sahdev Chand as CISO amid digital transformation

NRB spokesperson Guru Prasad Paudel told the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) that Chand was appointed as CISO in accordance with the bank’s Cyber Security Policy, 2074.

NRB spokesperson Guru Prasad Paudel told the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) that Chand was appointed as CISO in accordance with the bank’s Cyber Security Policy, 2074.

Kathmandu 12 Feb, 2026

India hands over third tranche of election assistance to Nepal

India hands over third tranche of election assistance to Nepal

The Government of India on Thursday handed over the third tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal to support preparations for the upcoming elections.

The Government of India on Thursday handed over the third tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal to support preparations for the upcoming elections.

Kathmandu 12 Feb, 2026

Korean Ambassador Park attends IEEE ICTP 2026, KAIST GDI Workshop in Kathmandu

Korean Ambassador Park attends IEEE ICTP 2026, KAIST GDI Workshop in Kathmandu

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Tae-young Park, attended the opening ceremony of the IEEE International Conference on ICT and Photonics (ICTP 2026) and the KAIST Global Digital Innovation & Impact (GDI) Workshop in Kathmandu on Wednesday.

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Tae-young Park, attended the opening ceremony of the IEEE International Conference on ICT and Photonics (ICTP 2026) and the KAIST Global Digital Innovation & Impact (GDI) Workshop in Kathmandu on Wednesday.

Kathmandu 12 Feb, 2026

Japan Embassy marks National Day in Kathmandu

Japan Embassy marks National Day in Kathmandu

Japan celebrated its National Day on Tuesday with a reception attended by Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav and senior government officials, as Ambassador Maeda Toru reaffirmed Tokyo's commitment to deepening ties with Nepal.

Japan celebrated its National Day on Tuesday with a reception attended by Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav and senior government officials, as Ambassador Maeda Toru reaffirmed Tokyo's commitment to deepening ties with Nepal.

Kathmandu 12 Feb, 2026

HoR Polls: Over 15 Million Ballot Papers Printed for FPTP System

HoR Polls: Over 15 Million Ballot Papers Printed for FPTP System

According to the Election Commission (EC), the ballots cover 175 constituencies across 53 districts.

According to the Election Commission (EC), the ballots cover 175 constituencies across 53 districts.

Kathmandu 11 Feb, 2026

JICA marks 55 years of volunteer service in Nepal, calls for greater cross-agency collaboration

JICA marks 55 years of volunteer service in Nepal, calls for greater cross-agency...

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) marked 55 years of its volunteer programme in Nepal amid calls for stronger collaboration among international volunteer agencies working in the country.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) marked 55 years of its volunteer programme in Nepal amid calls for stronger collaboration among international volunteer agencies working in the country.

Kathmandu 11 Feb, 2026

NC to unite all sectors for progress, says NC Prez Thapa

NC to unite all sectors for progress, says NC Prez Thapa

Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has announced that his party will unite all sections of society to steer the country toward progress.

Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has announced that his party will unite all sections of society to steer the country toward progress.

Kathmandu 10 Feb, 2026

UN Resident Coordinator presents credentials to PM Karki

UN Resident Coordinator presents credentials to PM Karki

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal Lila Pieters Yahia formally presented her credentials to Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday, marking the start of her official mandate in the country.

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal Lila Pieters Yahia formally presented her credentials to Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday, marking the start of her official mandate in the country.

Kathmandu 10 Feb, 2026

President Paudel receives Brigade of Gurkhas annual report

President Paudel receives Brigade of Gurkhas annual report

President Ram Chandra Paudel received the annual report of the Brigade of Gurkhas from Major General Gerald M Strickland, Colonel Commandant of the Brigade of Gurkhas, at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas, on Monday.

President Ram Chandra Paudel received the annual report of the Brigade of Gurkhas from Major General Gerald M Strickland, Colonel Commandant of the Brigade of Gurkhas, at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas, on Monday.

Kathmandu 10 Feb, 2026

Cabinet extends Inquiry Commission's tenure by 25 days

Cabinet extends Inquiry Commission's tenure by 25 days

A Cabinet meeting held on Monday extended the Commission’s term by 25 days, according to government spokesperson and Minister for Home Affairs, Om Prakash Aryal.

A Cabinet meeting held on Monday extended the Commission’s term by 25 days, according to government spokesperson and Minister for Home Affairs, Om Prakash Aryal.

Kathmandu 09 Feb, 2026