Japan provides Rs 397.5 million to support Nepal's HoR election Japan provides Rs 397.5 million to support Nepal's HoR election The Government of Japan has provided financial support of Rs 397.5 million to Nepal for the upcoming House of Representatives general election scheduled for March 5, the Embassy of Japan in Nepal said on Tuesday. The Government of Japan has provided financial support of Rs 397.5 million to Nepal for the upcoming House of Representatives general election scheduled for March 5, the Embassy of Japan in Nepal said on Tuesday. Nepal 24 Feb, 2026
EC warns against code violations as HoR polls near; Teachers, officials told to stay neutral EC warns against code violations as HoR polls near; Teachers, officials told to stay... With nine days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5, the Election Commission has reiterated strict compliance with the Election Code of Conduct, urging teachers, professors, government officials and other stakeholders to refrain from participating in political campaigns. With nine days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5, the Election Commission has reiterated strict compliance with the Election Code of Conduct, urging teachers, professors, government officials and other stakeholders to refrain from participating in political campaigns. Nepal 24 Feb, 2026
Curfew lifted, prohibitory order issued in Birgunj Curfew lifted, prohibitory order issued in Birgunj The District Security Committee of Parsa District has lifted the curfew imposed in the Birgunj metropolitan area and replaced it with a prohibitory order. The District Security Committee of Parsa District has lifted the curfew imposed in the Birgunj metropolitan area and replaced it with a prohibitory order. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
EC warns against involvement of children in election campaigns EC warns against involvement of children in election campaigns The Election Commission of Nepal (EC) has urged political parties and candidates participating in the 2082 House of Representatives elections to refrain from involving children in their election campaigns. The Election Commission of Nepal (EC) has urged political parties and candidates participating in the 2082 House of Representatives elections to refrain from involving children in their election campaigns. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
Probe committee formed to investigate Dhading bus crash Probe committee formed to investigate Dhading bus crash Home Ministry spokesperson Anand Kafle announced today that a five-member task force, led by a Joint Secretary, has been formed to probe the incident. Home Ministry spokesperson Anand Kafle announced today that a five-member task force, led by a Joint Secretary, has been formed to probe the incident. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice The local administration has clamped curfew in Birgunj metropolitan city of Parsa district in a bid to curb possible untoward situation. The curfew order is in place from 9:45 am today. The local administration has clamped curfew in Birgunj metropolitan city of Parsa district in a bid to curb possible untoward situation. The curfew order is in place from 9:45 am today. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
Buffer zone voters demand action on human–wildlife conflict Buffer zone voters demand action on human–wildlife conflict With voting for the House of Representatives (HoR) scheduled for March 5, residents living along the buffer zone of Shuklaphanta National Park have made mitigation of human–wildlife conflict their top electoral priority. With voting for the House of Representatives (HoR) scheduled for March 5, residents living along the buffer zone of Shuklaphanta National Park have made mitigation of human–wildlife conflict their top electoral priority. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
19 killed as bus plunges into Trishuli River in Dhading; Road accidents spike nationwide 19 killed as bus plunges into Trishuli River in Dhading; Road accidents spike... At least 19 people were killed and 25 others injured when a passenger bus plunged off the Prithvi Highway into the Trishuli River in Dhading district in the early hours of Monday, in the deadliest road accident in recent months. At least 19 people were killed and 25 others injured when a passenger bus plunged off the Prithvi Highway into the Trishuli River in Dhading district in the early hours of Monday, in the deadliest road accident in recent months. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
Death toll rises to 19 in Dhading bus plunge; 25 injured Death toll rises to 19 in Dhading bus plunge; 25 injured The death toll from the tragic bus accident in Dhading has risen to 19, while 25 others remain injured. The death toll from the tragic bus accident in Dhading has risen to 19, while 25 others remain injured. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
TJF-SNF project supports families of deceased mountain workers TJF-SNF project supports families of deceased mountain workers A joint initiative of the US-based The Juniper Fund and the Shangri-La Nepal Foundation is providing livelihood and educational assistance to widows and children of Nepali mountain workers who lost their lives in the Himalayas. A joint initiative of the US-based The Juniper Fund and the Shangri-La Nepal Foundation is providing livelihood and educational assistance to widows and children of Nepali mountain workers who lost their lives in the Himalayas. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
Peace rally held in Gaur's Sabgadha to restore communal harmony Peace rally held in Gaur's Sabgadha to restore communal harmony A peace and goodwill rally was organised in Sabgadha of Gaur Municipality-6 of Rautahat on Monday, following days of communal tension that gripped the area since Thursday night. A peace and goodwill rally was organised in Sabgadha of Gaur Municipality-6 of Rautahat on Monday, following days of communal tension that gripped the area since Thursday night. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
Dr Rajan Thapaliya appointed Assistant Dean at University of Fairfax Dr Rajan Thapaliya appointed Assistant Dean at University of Fairfax The University of Fairfax has appointed Dr Rajan Thapaliya as Assistant Dean of Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Information Technology, effective February 15, 2026. The University of Fairfax has appointed Dr Rajan Thapaliya as Assistant Dean of Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Information Technology, effective February 15, 2026. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
17, including two foreigners, killed in Trishuli bus plunge 17, including two foreigners, killed in Trishuli bus plunge At least 17 people, including two foreign nationals, were killed when a passenger bus plunged into the Trishuli River at Charaundi in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality–7 of Dhading along the Prithvi Highway early Monday. At least 17 people, including two foreign nationals, were killed when a passenger bus plunged into the Trishuli River at Charaundi in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality–7 of Dhading along the Prithvi Highway early Monday. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
11 days to HoR elections: Voter education program continues in 6,743 wards 11 days to HoR elections: Voter education program continues in 6,743 wards The Election Commission (EC) continues its nationwide voter education program with the aim of promoting greater electoral participation and reducing the incidence of invalid votes. The Election Commission (EC) continues its nationwide voter education program with the aim of promoting greater electoral participation and reducing the incidence of invalid votes. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
Light rain, snow forecast for Koshi, Gandaki, Bagmati Light rain, snow forecast for Koshi, Gandaki, Bagmati Mist is likely to occur during the morning hours in some parts of the Tarai region today. Mist is likely to occur during the morning hours in some parts of the Tarai region today. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
TJF-SNF project supports families of deceased mountain workers TJF-SNF project supports families of deceased mountain workers A joint initiative of the US-based The Juniper Fund and the Shangri-La Nepal Foundation is providing livelihood and educational assistance to widows and children of Nepali mountain workers who lost their lives in the Himalayas. A joint initiative of the US-based The Juniper Fund and the Shangri-La Nepal Foundation is providing livelihood and educational assistance to widows and children of Nepali mountain workers who lost their lives in the Himalayas. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
23 held, including sitting and former ward chairs, over Gaur unrest 23 held, including sitting and former ward chairs, over Gaur unrest Police have detained 23 individuals, including a sitting and a former ward chairperson, on charges of inciting communal tension in Gaur Municipality following an attack on a wedding procession last week. Police have detained 23 individuals, including a sitting and a former ward chairperson, on charges of inciting communal tension in Gaur Municipality following an attack on a wedding procession last week. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
Five-point deal reached to restore calm in Gaur; Goodwill rally to be held on Monday Five-point deal reached to restore calm in Gaur; Goodwill rally to be held on Monday An all-party meeting convened at the District Administration Office Rautahat has reached a five-point agreement aimed at restoring peace in Sabgadha of Gaur Municipality-6, where communal tensions have persisted for the past two days. An all-party meeting convened at the District Administration Office Rautahat has reached a five-point agreement aimed at restoring peace in Sabgadha of Gaur Municipality-6, where communal tensions have persisted for the past two days. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
Omnika Dangol summits Aconcagua, completes fifth of Seven Summits Omnika Dangol summits Aconcagua, completes fifth of Seven Summits Nepali mountaineer Omnika Dangol has successfully summited Aconcagua in Argentina, marking her fifth peak in the Seven Summits challenge. Nepali mountaineer Omnika Dangol has successfully summited Aconcagua in Argentina, marking her fifth peak in the Seven Summits challenge. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
Health Ministry asks health institutions to submit details of Gen Z Movement injured by Feb 27 Health Ministry asks health institutions to submit details of Gen Z Movement injured... The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all hospitals and health institutions to submit details of individuals injured during the Gen Z Movement by February 27, setting the date as the final deadline to complete the listing and classification process. The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all hospitals and health institutions to submit details of individuals injured during the Gen Z Movement by February 27, setting the date as the final deadline to complete the listing and classification process. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
Business QR payments, mobile banking surge as Nepal logs Rs 852bn in digital transactions in one month Digital payment transactions surged across all channels in the month from mid-March to mid-April 2026, according to the current macroeconomic and financial situation report covering nine months of 2025/26 released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Business More companies, higher index, bigger market: Nepal's stock exchange expands in 2025/26 Nepal's stock market has grown stronger over the past year, with the benchmark index climbing to 2,833.6 points in mid-April 2026 from 2,662.1 a year ago, meaning the value of shares traded on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has risen for investors across the country, according to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Kathmandu Opposition leader Angdembey calls for dialogue, consensus and result-oriented budget Bhishma Raj Angdembey, parliamentary leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress, has stressed that democracy must be guided by dialogue, discussion, consensus and participation, urging the government to heed concerns raised by lawmakers.
Business NEPSE falls 1.41% to 2,744 points The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 39.44 points, or 1.41 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,744.40 points, reversing gains from the previous session.
Nepal Two killed, 22 injured in Arghakhanchi bus accident Two people died on the spot and 22 others were injured in a bus accident at Durgaphant Kudule in Panini-8, Arghakhanchi.
Nepal Five bridges on Bheri Corridor left incomplete for six years Construction of several bridges along the Bheri Corridor road project remains stalled for years, even as significant progress has been made in road development along the Jajarkot–Dolpa section.
Opinion What nurses taught me that Nepal has forgotten Florence Nightingale would not recognise the wards I trained in. As a second-year medical student in the early 1990s, my first serious lessons in medicine came not from doctors or surgeons, but from nurses.
Science and Tech A South Korean startup captures workers' techniques to develop AI brains for robots His head, chest and hands strapped with body cameras, David Park deftly folded a banquet napkin the way he has thousands of times during his nine years at the five-star Lotte Hotel Seoul. Each of his motions is fed into a database that will one day teach a robot to do the same.
Business Ramada Itahari unveils May Dining and Hospitality offers Ramada by Wyndham Itahari has introduced a series of promotional offers for May, targeting both in-house guests and local visitors with dining and leisure experiences.
