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
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.
