Nepal Police launches AI Cell to tackle digital threats and disinformation

Nepal Police launches AI Cell to tackle digital threats and disinformation

Minister Aryal expressed confidence that the AI Cell would play a pivotal role in curbing untoward activities perpetrated through social media platforms.

Minister Aryal expressed confidence that the AI Cell would play a pivotal role in curbing untoward activities perpetrated through social media platforms.

Kathmandu 23 Feb, 2026

KP Sharma Oli calls for free, fair and intimidation-free elections

KP Sharma Oli calls for free, fair and intimidation-free elections

Addressing the announcement assembly of the party’s National ‘Volunteer Force’ Koshi Province Committee in Damak today,

Addressing the announcement assembly of the party’s National ‘Volunteer Force’ Koshi Province Committee in Damak today,

Kathmandu 23 Feb, 2026

HoR election: EC urges govt to declare three-day holiday

HoR election: EC urges govt to declare three-day holiday

The Commission has urged the government to grant public holidays from March 4 to 6.

The Commission has urged the government to grant public holidays from March 4 to 6.

Kathmandu 22 Feb, 2026

Acting CEC Bhandari urges all not to go by rumours over uncertainty of election

Acting CEC Bhandari urges all not to go by rumours over uncertainty of election

Acting Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Ram Prasad Bhandari has appealed everyone to ignore the rumours being spread by some individuals that election to the House of Representatives will not be held on March 5.

Acting Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Ram Prasad Bhandari has appealed everyone to ignore the rumours being spread by some individuals that election to the House of Representatives will not be held on March 5.

Kathmandu 22 Feb, 2026

Kathmandu's air pollution level declining

Kathmandu's air pollution level declining

Currently, Lahore in Pakistan tops the list with an AQI of 373, followed by Kolkata, India, at 186.

Currently, Lahore in Pakistan tops the list with an AQI of 373, followed by Kolkata, India, at 186.

Kathmandu 20 Feb, 2026

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