22 injured as bus crashes into electric pole in Makwanpur 22 injured as bus crashes into electric pole in Makwanpur At least 22 passengers were injured when a bus met with an accident along the East-West Highway at Bijauna in Manahari Rural Municipality-7 of Makwanpur district on Sunday morning. At least 22 passengers were injured when a bus met with an accident along the East-West Highway at Bijauna in Manahari Rural Municipality-7 of Makwanpur district on Sunday morning. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
20,000 campaign materials removed in Dhanusha for breaching poll code 20,000 campaign materials removed in Dhanusha for breaching poll code The District Administration Office Dhanusha has removed around 20,000 election publicity materials installed in violation of the code of conduct as campaigning intensifies for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. The District Administration Office Dhanusha has removed around 20,000 election publicity materials installed in violation of the code of conduct as campaigning intensifies for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
Gaur curfew enters second day with brief morning relaxation Gaur curfew enters second day with brief morning relaxation The indefinite curfew imposed across parts of Gaur Municipality in Rautahat district since Saturday afternoon continued into its second day on Sunday, with authorities granting residents a brief two-hour window in the morning for essential needs before reimposing restrictions. The indefinite curfew imposed across parts of Gaur Municipality in Rautahat district since Saturday afternoon continued into its second day on Sunday, with authorities granting residents a brief two-hour window in the morning for essential needs before reimposing restrictions. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
PM Karki visits Maya Devi Temple PM Karki visits Maya Devi Temple Prime Minister Sushila Karki today offered prayers at the Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Prime Minister Sushila Karki today offered prayers at the Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Nepal 21 Feb, 2026
Nepal promotes tourism potential in Toronto Nepal promotes tourism potential in Toronto The Embassy of Nepal, Ottawa, in partnership with the Nepal Tourism Board, organised a promotional event titled “Nepal Evening” in Toronto on February 19 to showcase Nepal’s tourism attractions and strengthen engagement with the Canadian travel market. The Embassy of Nepal, Ottawa, in partnership with the Nepal Tourism Board, organised a promotional event titled “Nepal Evening” in Toronto on February 19 to showcase Nepal’s tourism attractions and strengthen engagement with the Canadian travel market. Nepal 21 Feb, 2026
Nepal wins two UNESCO Asia-Pacific heritage awards Nepal wins two UNESCO Asia-Pacific heritage awards Nepal has secured two Awards of Merit in the 2025 Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation announced by the UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok. Nepal has secured two Awards of Merit in the 2025 Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation announced by the UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok. Nepal 21 Feb, 2026
Curfew enforced in Gaur after tensions disrupt normal life Curfew enforced in Gaur after tensions disrupt normal life The District Administration Office Rautahat has imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of Gaur Municipality from 1:00 pm on Saturday following escalating tensions between two local communities. The District Administration Office Rautahat has imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of Gaur Municipality from 1:00 pm on Saturday following escalating tensions between two local communities. Nepal 21 Feb, 2026
International Mother Language Day today International Mother Language Day today International Mother Language Day is being observed today across the world to promote unity in diversity and international understanding, through multilingualism and multiculturalism. International Mother Language Day is being observed today across the world to promote unity in diversity and international understanding, through multilingualism and multiculturalism. Nepal 21 Feb, 2026
Bishnu Prasad Paudel unveils comprehensive plan for Rupandehi's development Bishnu Prasad Paudel unveils comprehensive plan for Rupandehi's development Bishnu Prasad Paudel, who filed his candidacy from Rupandehi-2, has pledged to pursue physical and human development simultaneously. Bishnu Prasad Paudel, who filed his candidacy from Rupandehi-2, has pledged to pursue physical and human development simultaneously. Nepal 20 Feb, 2026
Light rain and snowfall likely today Light rain and snowfall likely today The westerly low-pressure system currently exerts a partial influence over the country, the Weather Forecasting Division stated. The westerly low-pressure system currently exerts a partial influence over the country, the Weather Forecasting Division stated. Nepal 20 Feb, 2026
EC launches TikTok video contest for HoR election awareness EC launches TikTok video contest for HoR election awareness The Election Commission (EC) is set to utilise the popular social media platform TikTok for election publicity. The Election Commission (EC) is set to utilise the popular social media platform TikTok for election publicity. Nepal 20 Feb, 2026
PM Karki visits Muktinath, directs officials to ensure free and fair polls PM Karki visits Muktinath, directs officials to ensure free and fair polls Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited the revered Muktinath Temple in Baragung Muktikshetra–1 on Thursday and instructed district officials to ensure the upcoming elections are conducted in a free, fair and peaceful manner. Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited the revered Muktinath Temple in Baragung Muktikshetra–1 on Thursday and instructed district officials to ensure the upcoming elections are conducted in a free, fair and peaceful manner. Nepal 20 Feb, 2026
Nepal inaugurates Embassy Chancery in Lisbon Nepal inaugurates Embassy Chancery in Lisbon Nepal has inaugurated the Chancery of its Embassy in Portugal, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two countries. Nepal has inaugurated the Chancery of its Embassy in Portugal, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two countries. Nepal 20 Feb, 2026
World Social Justice Day being observed today World Social Justice Day being observed today The World Social Justice Day is being observed with diverse programmes in various countries today. The World Social Justice Day is being observed with diverse programmes in various countries today. Nepal 20 Feb, 2026
CPN (UML) unveils its election manifesto CPN (UML) unveils its election manifesto The Communist Party of Nepal (UML) has unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming House of Representatives elections. The Communist Party of Nepal (UML) has unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming House of Representatives elections. Nepal 19 Feb, 2026
NC-Led 2046–2051 Period Was Nepal's 'Golden Era': Gagan Thapa NC-Led 2046–2051 Period Was Nepal's 'Golden Era': Gagan Thapa NC President Thapa further remarked that the nation must now chart a clear course toward greater economic prosperity. NC President Thapa further remarked that the nation must now chart a clear course toward greater economic prosperity. Nepal 19 Feb, 2026
Two killed, two injured in Sarlahi road accident Two killed, two injured in Sarlahi road accident Two youths have died and two others injured in a road accident that took place in Khila in Ishworpur Municipality of the district. Two youths have died and two others injured in a road accident that took place in Khila in Ishworpur Municipality of the district. Nepal 19 Feb, 2026
Democracy Day being observed today; Leaders call for unity, good governance Democracy Day being observed today; Leaders call for unity, good governance The 76th National Democracy Day is being observed across the country today with various programmes and formal ceremonies organised nationwide to commemorate the historic restoration of democracy. The 76th National Democracy Day is being observed across the country today with various programmes and formal ceremonies organised nationwide to commemorate the historic restoration of democracy. Nepal 19 Feb, 2026
360,000 students to sit Grade 12 exams from Baisakh 14 360,000 students to sit Grade 12 exams from Baisakh 14 The National Examinations Board (NEB) has announced that this year’s Grade 12 examinations will commence from Baisakh 14, with around 360,000 regular students set to appear nationwide. The National Examinations Board (NEB) has announced that this year’s Grade 12 examinations will commence from Baisakh 14, with around 360,000 regular students set to appear nationwide. Nepal 18 Feb, 2026
Nepal, India sign Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement on Criminal Matters Nepal, India sign Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement on Criminal Matters An agreement has been reached between Nepal and India on mutual legal assistance on criminal matters. An agreement has been reached between Nepal and India on mutual legal assistance on criminal matters. Nepal 18 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.
