Gyalpo Lhosar being celebrated today Gyalpo Lhosar being celebrated today Gyalpo Lhosar, the New Year festival of the Sherpa community, is being observed across Nepal today with cultural programmes, religious rituals and the exchange of greetings, as national leaders extended their best wishes on the occasion. Gyalpo Lhosar, the New Year festival of the Sherpa community, is being observed across Nepal today with cultural programmes, religious rituals and the exchange of greetings, as national leaders extended their best wishes on the occasion. Nepal 18 Feb, 2026
Modern agriculture key to progress: Minister Pariyar Modern agriculture key to progress: Minister Pariyar Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Dr Madan Pariyar, has said government had aimed at increasing production through modern agricultural practices, which, he argued, would ensure better income to farmers as well. Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Dr Madan Pariyar, has said government had aimed at increasing production through modern agricultural practices, which, he argued, would ensure better income to farmers as well. Nepal 18 Feb, 2026
Bhojpur Issues Citizenship ID Card in Mother's Name for the First Time Bhojpur Issues Citizenship ID Card in Mother's Name for the First Time The District Administration Office (DAO), Bhojpur, on Tuesday issued a citizenship identity card in the name of a mother for the first time in the district’s history. The District Administration Office (DAO), Bhojpur, on Tuesday issued a citizenship identity card in the name of a mother for the first time in the district’s history. Nepal 17 Feb, 2026
Dreams become reality as Gurkha soldiers complete Attestation Parade Dreams become reality as Gurkha soldiers complete Attestation Parade Soldiers of the Queen’s Gurkha Signals have successfully completed their Attestation parade, marking the culmination of one of the most demanding military selection and training processes in the world. Soldiers of the Queen’s Gurkha Signals have successfully completed their Attestation parade, marking the culmination of one of the most demanding military selection and training processes in the world. Nepal 17 Feb, 2026
Shree Airlines flight returns to Kathmandu after failed night landing in Dhangadhi Shree Airlines flight returns to Kathmandu after failed night landing in Dhangadhi A Shree Airlines aircraft bound for Dhangadhi returned to Kathmandu shortly after midnight on Monday after repeated attempts to land at Dhangadhi Airport failed. A Shree Airlines aircraft bound for Dhangadhi returned to Kathmandu shortly after midnight on Monday after repeated attempts to land at Dhangadhi Airport failed. Nepal 17 Feb, 2026
Kaski Court halts proceedings against Rabi Lamichhane pending Supreme Court order Kaski Court halts proceedings against Rabi Lamichhane pending Supreme Court order The Kaski District Court has decided not to proceed with immediate hearings in the organised crime and money laundering case against Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), pending a ruling from the Supreme Court. The Kaski District Court has decided not to proceed with immediate hearings in the organised crime and money laundering case against Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), pending a ruling from the Supreme Court. Nepal 17 Feb, 2026
Woman found murdered in Rautahat; husband absconding Woman found murdered in Rautahat; husband absconding A woman was found murdered in Petbharwa village, Fatuwa Bijaypur Municipality of Rautahat, on Sunday A woman was found murdered in Petbharwa village, Fatuwa Bijaypur Municipality of Rautahat, on Sunday Nepal 16 Feb, 2026
Four arrested with brown sugar in Rautahat Four arrested with brown sugar in Rautahat Rautahat Police have arrested four individuals from Chandranigahpur on charges of involvement in the illegal trade of brown sugar. Rautahat Police have arrested four individuals from Chandranigahpur on charges of involvement in the illegal trade of brown sugar. Nepal 16 Feb, 2026
Foreign Minister Sharma to attend Bangladesh govt swearing-in in Dhaka Foreign Minister Sharma to attend Bangladesh govt swearing-in in Dhaka Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma is leaving for Dhaka today to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh’s newly elected government. Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma is leaving for Dhaka today to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh’s newly elected government. Nepal 16 Feb, 2026
Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa receives Guinness certificate for most Everest summits in one season Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa receives Guinness certificate for most Everest summits in one... Nepali mountaineer Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa has been recognized by Guinness World Records for summiting Mount Everest four times in a single spring season, a feat he completed within 15 days in May 2025. Nepali mountaineer Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa has been recognized by Guinness World Records for summiting Mount Everest four times in a single spring season, a feat he completed within 15 days in May 2025. Nepal 16 Feb, 2026
EC completes printing of 19 million ballot papers for 155 constituencies EC completes printing of 19 million ballot papers for 155 constituencies As of now, the Election Commission of Nepal has printed and packaged ballot papers for 155 electoral constituencies across 67 districts. As of now, the Election Commission of Nepal has printed and packaged ballot papers for 155 electoral constituencies across 67 districts. Nepal 15 Feb, 2026
Maha Shivaratri being observed today Maha Shivaratri being observed today Maha Shivaratri is being observed across Nepal today, with thousands of devotees thronging Shiva temples from the early hours of the morning. Maha Shivaratri is being observed across Nepal today, with thousands of devotees thronging Shiva temples from the early hours of the morning. Nepal 15 Feb, 2026
18.23 million ballot papers printed for 142 constituencies 18.23 million ballot papers printed for 142 constituencies The Election Commission Nepal has printed 18.23 million ballot papers for 142 House of Representatives (HoR) constituencies across 66 districts as of Saturday. The Election Commission Nepal has printed 18.23 million ballot papers for 142 House of Representatives (HoR) constituencies across 66 districts as of Saturday. Nepal 14 Feb, 2026
Record-holding Chinese climber, Sherpas felicitated for first ascent of two peaks Record-holding Chinese climber, Sherpas felicitated for first ascent of two peaks Record-holding Chinese mountaineer He Jing along with Sherpa climbers have been felicitated in the Capital after they returned from the historic first winter ascent of two virgin peaks in Western Nepal. Record-holding Chinese mountaineer He Jing along with Sherpa climbers have been felicitated in the Capital after they returned from the historic first winter ascent of two virgin peaks in Western Nepal. Nepal 14 Feb, 2026
Solukhumbu's Solududhkunda Municipality tops Koshi Province in local govt performance Solukhumbu's Solududhkunda Municipality tops Koshi Province in local govt performance Solududhkunda Municipality in Solukhumbu has emerged as the top-performing local government in Koshi Province, securing 78.50 points in the Fiscal Year 2081/82 (2024/25) assessment conducted by the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission. Solududhkunda Municipality in Solukhumbu has emerged as the top-performing local government in Koshi Province, securing 78.50 points in the Fiscal Year 2081/82 (2024/25) assessment conducted by the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission. Nepal 13 Feb, 2026
One in three Nepali women married before 18, Madhesh leading with highest rates of child marriage One in three Nepali women married before 18, Madhesh leading with highest rates of... The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises the right to 'free and full' consent to a marriage while acknowledging that consent cannot be 'free and full' when one of the parties involved is not sufficiently mature to make an informed decision about a life partner. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises the right to 'free and full' consent to a marriage while acknowledging that consent cannot be 'free and full' when one of the parties involved is not sufficiently mature to make an informed decision about a life partner. Nepal 13 Feb, 2026
HoR polls: 15.77 million ballot papers printed HoR polls: 15.77 million ballot papers printed To date, a total of 15,778,000 ballot papers have been printed. To date, a total of 15,778,000 ballot papers have been printed. Nepal 12 Feb, 2026
PM Karki takes stock of election preparation in Solukhumbhu PM Karki takes stock of election preparation in Solukhumbhu PM Sushila Karki on Thursday reviewed election preparations and security arrangements in Solukhumbu district. PM Sushila Karki on Thursday reviewed election preparations and security arrangements in Solukhumbu district. Nepal 12 Feb, 2026
Illegal Sal timber, vehicle, motorcycle seized in Rautahat Illegal Sal timber, vehicle, motorcycle seized in Rautahat Two pieces of illegally felled sal timber, along with a vehicle and a motorcycle, were seized in an abandoned condition from a forest area in Rautahat district on Wednesday night. Two pieces of illegally felled sal timber, along with a vehicle and a motorcycle, were seized in an abandoned condition from a forest area in Rautahat district on Wednesday night. Nepal 12 Feb, 2026
Women remain underrepresented in scientific organizations: Report Women remain underrepresented in scientific organizations: Report Women account for a growing share of the global scientific workforce (31.1% of researchers worldwide in 2022, according to UNESCO), yet they remain underrepresented in the organizations that shape scientific recognition, leadership, and decision-making. Women account for a growing share of the global scientific workforce (31.1% of researchers worldwide in 2022, according to UNESCO), yet they remain underrepresented in the organizations that shape scientific recognition, leadership, and decision-making. Nepal 12 Feb, 2026
Kathmandu South Korean envoy attends Sunakothi greenhouse project inauguration South Korean Ambassador Park Taeyoung attended the inauguration of the Sunakothi Greenhouse Project in Lalitpur on Thursday, highlighting growing Nepal–South Korea cooperation in agriculture and development.
Business Global IME Bank partners with Tilganga for free cataract surgeries Global IME Bank Limited has partnered with Tilganga Eye Institute to provide free cataract surgeries to economically disadvantaged and vulnerable populations.
Business TVS exchange, finance carnival draws strong turnout in Kathmandu Jagdamba Motors has launched the “TVS Great Grand Exchange & Finance Carnival” at Bhrikutimandap, witnessing a strong response with over 500 visitors on the opening day.
Kathmandu Ex prime minister Oli and home minister Lekhak arrested Police have arrested former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, for allegedly cracking down on the Gen Z protest on September 8 and 9, last year.
Business BYD unveils EV lineup with exclusive offers at WADA Auto Show in Pokhara Cimex Inc Pvt Ltd has announced exclusive offers on electric vehicles during the WADA Auto Show 2026 being held at Tal Barahi Ground, Lakeside, Pokhara from March 25 to 29.
World G7 meets on the Iran war as Rubio tries to sell US strategy to skeptical allies insulted by Trump British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said Britain also favored a diplomatic path, acknowledging differences with the United States.
Sports Tonali's breakfast-table dream pays off for childhood idol Gattuso in Italy's World Cup playoff win Every morning Tonali used to drink from a teacup featuring images of Gattuso on it.
Nepal Home Minister Gurung vows zero tolerance on corruption, simplified service delivery Assuming office at the Ministry of Home Affairs today, he directed staff and stated that strict action would be taken against anyone found involved in corruption.
Kathmandu No shift in Nepal's foreign policy, Minister Khanal says Highlighting economic diplomacy, the minister said it would be prioritised as a key tool for national economic development.
