EC monitoring media contents: Acting CEC Bhandari EC monitoring media contents: Acting CEC Bhandari Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has urged the media to publish and disseminate fair news without being biased while making news related to election to the House of Representatives. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has urged the media to publish and disseminate fair news without being biased while making news related to election to the House of Representatives. Nepal 06 Feb, 2026
Baitadi bus accident death toll rises to 13 Baitadi bus accident death toll rises to 13 The death toll in the Baitadi bus accident has risen to 13 after five injured passengers succumbed to their injuries at Dadeldhura Hospital, police said. The death toll in the Baitadi bus accident has risen to 13 after five injured passengers succumbed to their injuries at Dadeldhura Hospital, police said. Nepal 06 Feb, 2026
Make election human rights-friendly: NHRC Make election human rights-friendly: NHRC The election is scheduled to take place on March 5. The election is scheduled to take place on March 5. Nepal 05 Feb, 2026
Nepal Telecom's role in economic prosperity laudable: Home Minister Aryal Nepal Telecom's role in economic prosperity laudable: Home Minister Aryal Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has lauded Nepal Telecom’s role in promoting economic prosperity by expanding access to communication services across the country. Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has lauded Nepal Telecom’s role in promoting economic prosperity by expanding access to communication services across the country. Nepal 05 Feb, 2026
Third International Buddhist Conference to be held in Lumbini Third International Buddhist Conference to be held in Lumbini The Third International Buddhist Conference is being held in Lumbini on coming Baisakh Purnima. The Third International Buddhist Conference is being held in Lumbini on coming Baisakh Purnima. Nepal 05 Feb, 2026
All election campaign spending to go through banks as HoR polls near All election campaign spending to go through banks as HoR polls near With 28 days remaining for the House of Representatives elections, the Election Commission has made it mandatory for political parties and candidates to conduct all election campaign-related financial transactions through bank accounts. With 28 days remaining for the House of Representatives elections, the Election Commission has made it mandatory for political parties and candidates to conduct all election campaign-related financial transactions through bank accounts. Nepal 05 Feb, 2026
Turkish Airlines flight diverts to Kolkata after engine fire warning Turkish Airlines flight diverts to Kolkata after engine fire warning A Turkish Airlines flight was safely diverted to Kolkata, India, on Wednesday after a fire warning was detected in its right engine. A Turkish Airlines flight was safely diverted to Kolkata, India, on Wednesday after a fire warning was detected in its right engine. Nepal 04 Feb, 2026
EC signs MoU with TikTok to curb election misinformation EC signs MoU with TikTok to curb election misinformation On the occasion, EC Joint-Secretary and Spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai and TikTok’s Head of Public Policy and Government Relations, Ferdous Al Mottakin, exchanged the MoU. On the occasion, EC Joint-Secretary and Spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai and TikTok’s Head of Public Policy and Government Relations, Ferdous Al Mottakin, exchanged the MoU. Nepal 04 Feb, 2026
Services disrupted in Budhiganga Municipality as seven employees suspended Services disrupted in Budhiganga Municipality as seven employees suspended Service delivery at Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura has come to a standstill after seven employees were suspended in connection with a corruption case related to the construction of the municipal administrative building. Service delivery at Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura has come to a standstill after seven employees were suspended in connection with a corruption case related to the construction of the municipal administrative building. Nepal 04 Feb, 2026
President Paudel, Japanese PM Takaichi hold talks in Tokyo President Paudel, Japanese PM Takaichi hold talks in Tokyo Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi held a meeting with President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel in Tokyo on Tuesday evening during the latter’s official working visit to Japan. Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi held a meeting with President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel in Tokyo on Tuesday evening during the latter’s official working visit to Japan. Nepal 04 Feb, 2026
One dead, three injured in Sarlahi car accident One dead, three injured in Sarlahi car accident One person was killed and three others injured when a car met with an accident in Banke Jungle of Sarlahi along the East–West Highway early Wednesday morning. One person was killed and three others injured when a car met with an accident in Banke Jungle of Sarlahi along the East–West Highway early Wednesday morning. Nepal 04 Feb, 2026
PM initiates steps to address health insurance concerns PM initiates steps to address health insurance concerns Prime Minister Sushila Karki has initiated efforts to address growing public concerns related to the health insurance scheme. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has initiated efforts to address growing public concerns related to the health insurance scheme. Nepal 04 Feb, 2026
Interim government withdraws contentious Social Media Bill 2025 Interim government withdraws contentious Social Media Bill 2025 The interim government has decided to withdraw one of the most contentious bills proposed by the previous KP Sharma Oli administration, the Social Media Act Bill 2025 The interim government has decided to withdraw one of the most contentious bills proposed by the previous KP Sharma Oli administration, the Social Media Act Bill 2025 Nepal 04 Feb, 2026
Lamichhane issues stern warning over alliances, says dissolved house will not return Lamichhane issues stern warning over alliances, says dissolved house will not return Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane has broken his silence of the past few days and posted an aggressive status on social media today, rebuking the old political parties- the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and Nepali Communist Party for talking of possible collaboration in the upcoming House of Representatives election. Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane has broken his silence of the past few days and posted an aggressive status on social media today, rebuking the old political parties- the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and Nepali Communist Party for talking of possible collaboration in the upcoming House of Representatives election. Nepal 03 Feb, 2026
137 crocodiles released in Rapti river 137 crocodiles released in Rapti river One hundred thirty seven crocodiles, raised at Crocodile Breeding Centre of Chitwan National Park, have been released in their natural habitat. One hundred thirty seven crocodiles, raised at Crocodile Breeding Centre of Chitwan National Park, have been released in their natural habitat. Nepal 03 Feb, 2026
Nepali cuisine to be showcased in Washington DC under US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange Nepali cuisine to be showcased in Washington DC under US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange Nepal will showcase its rich culinary heritage in Washington DC as part of the return leg of the US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange, following the successful first leg held in November. Nepal will showcase its rich culinary heritage in Washington DC as part of the return leg of the US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange, following the successful first leg held in November. Nepal 03 Feb, 2026
Nepali Sherpa climbers meet Mendoza Mayor, explore sister city partnership Nepali Sherpa climbers meet Mendoza Mayor, explore sister city partnership Nepali mountaineers Tashi Lakpa Sherpa and Nima Rinji Sherpa were welcomed by Mendoza Mayor Ulpiano Suarez this week following their successful ascent of Aconcagua, South America’s highest peak. Nepali mountaineers Tashi Lakpa Sherpa and Nima Rinji Sherpa were welcomed by Mendoza Mayor Ulpiano Suarez this week following their successful ascent of Aconcagua, South America’s highest peak. Nepal 03 Feb, 2026
Seasonal migration leaves remote Gumba Polling Centre in Bajura nearly empty Seasonal migration leaves remote Gumba Polling Centre in Bajura nearly empty With a crucial House of Representatives election just weeks away, local officials and community leaders say that remote polling centers in Bajura district where the majority of registered voters have already left for the season, are unlikely to return in time to cast their ballots. With a crucial House of Representatives election just weeks away, local officials and community leaders say that remote polling centers in Bajura district where the majority of registered voters have already left for the season, are unlikely to return in time to cast their ballots. Nepal 03 Feb, 2026
Saptari-2 looks for new representative as former comrades clash Saptari-2 looks for new representative as former comrades clash “No candidate has won twice from Saptari Constituency-2 due to better political awareness,” said Dr Sharad Singh Yadav, who is also running in the constituency from the newly formed Janadhikar Party in the upcoming March 5 election. “This time around, citizens want better representatives too.” “No candidate has won twice from Saptari Constituency-2 due to better political awareness,” said Dr Sharad Singh Yadav, who is also running in the constituency from the newly formed Janadhikar Party in the upcoming March 5 election. “This time around, citizens want better representatives too.” Nepal 03 Feb, 2026
Lila Pieters Yahia takes office as UN Resident Coordinator in Nepal Lila Pieters Yahia takes office as UN Resident Coordinator in Nepal Lila Pieters Yahia of Canada has been appointed as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal and has officially assumed her duties from February 1, with the approval of the Government of Nepal. Lila Pieters Yahia of Canada has been appointed as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal and has officially assumed her duties from February 1, with the approval of the Government of Nepal. Nepal 03 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.
