POLITICS
NC launches HoR election manifesto focusing on prosperity, equality and opportunity
NC launches HoR election manifesto focusing on prosperity, e...
Nepali Congress (NC) has unveiled its election manifesto titled Vision-10, outlining what it describes as a long-term national roadmap anchored in the twin goals of prosperity and dignity. The document was made public by party president Gagan Kumar Thapa at an election rally in Janakpur on Wednesday...
Feb 19, 2026
OPINION
Nepal: From Moon-Promises to a Nation That Builds
Nepal: From Moon-Promises to a Nation That Builds
Nepal’s path to prosperity requires moving beyond election-time “moon promises” toward disciplined institution-building, credible rules, productive investment, and measurable accountability.
Feb 19, 2026
POLITICS
Politics should not dictate development; RSP will build roads for all parties: Balen
Politics should not dictate development; RSP will build road...
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) drew a massive crowd to its ‘Pariwartan Udgosh’ (Call for Change) rally in Dhangadhi, Sudurpashchim Province, on Wednesday.
Feb 19, 2026
Entertainment
Deepmala Kharel Dhakal crowned Miss Nepal Hong Kong 2026
Deepmala Kharel Dhakal crowned Miss Nepal Hong Kong 2026
Deepmala Kharel Dhakal has been crowned Miss Nepal Hong Kong 2026 at a grand ceremony held recently in Hong Kong.
Feb 18, 2026
ECONOMY
More than 70,000 people receive foreign employment permits in a month
More than 70,000 people receive foreign employment permits i...
A total of 70,503 individuals received work permits for foreign employment from the government in the past one month.
Feb 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Drug trafficking: 65 cases filed against 99 individuals in Kathmandu
Drug trafficking: 65 cases filed against 99 individuals in K...
Police said that during search operations conducted in different areas of Kathmandu, a total of 99 people, including seven women, were arrested with drugs in their possession. Police have registered 65 separate cases against them.
Feb 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Man arrested for misbehaving with devotees and attacking police at Pashupati
Man arrested for misbehaving with devotees and attacking pol...
A video showing Shrestha attacking police personnel within the Pashupatinath Temple premises had gone viral on social media. Police said he has been taken into custody and further investigation is underway.
Feb 18, 2026
POLITICS
NC to hold open Q&A on election manifesto Thursday
NC to hold open Q&A on election manifesto Thursday
The event will take place at the National Assembly Hall on Exhibition Road, Kathmandu, and will focus on the manifesto unveiled under the leadership of party President Gagan Thapa.
Feb 18, 2026
ECONOMY
BP Highway under reconstruction to keep vehicles off riverbeds upcoming monsoon season
BP Highway under reconstruction to keep vehicles off riverbe...
Once finished, the reconstructed BP Highway promises safer, faster travel for commuters, keeping vehicles away from hazardous riverbeds and modernizing one of Nepal’s most critical transport routes.
Feb 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Rara Lake study challenges earthquake prediction assumptions
Rara Lake study challenges earthquake prediction assumptions
Some scientific assessments had argued that a large earthquake in the region was already “overdue.” However, the study notes that small to medium-sized earthquakes have been occurring irregularly in the region for thousands of years.
Feb 18, 2026