SOCIETY
Elephant threat drives voting choice in Jhapa
Elephant threat drives voting choice in Jhapa
As elections approach, voters here are waiting not for the usual “bundle of promises” distributed by leaders, but for “implementable solutions,” Puri said.
Feb 17, 2026
POLITICS
PM directs search for alternative entry point for fast track, shelves Khokana dispute
PM directs search for alternative entry point for fast track...
During a high-level meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday, PM Karki said the nationally important project should not remain stalled due to prolonged disputes. She instructed authorities to revise the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and determine an entry point where consensus can be...
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Buddha Air plane crash probe delayed; extension proposed
Buddha Air plane crash probe delayed; extension proposed
Senior Captain Binod Puri, who was assigned to lead the inquiry, has proposed an extension, citing insufficient time to finalise the investigation.
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Kathmandu DAO authorises four-day detention of Durga Prasai
Kathmandu DAO authorises four-day detention of Durga Prasai
Police arrested him from his residence in Bhaktapur on Monday night on charges of disseminating election-related misinformation.
Feb 17, 2026
ECONOMY
214 companies lose as NEPSE plummets 20.75 points
214 companies lose as NEPSE plummets 20.75 points
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday nosedived 20.75 points to close at 2,642.15 points.
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Kathmandu logs 976 crime cases in one month, financial offences lead
Kathmandu logs 976 crime cases in one month, financial offen...
Of the total cases, 159 were classified as heinous and serious crimes, said Superintendent of Police Pawan Kumar Bhatta, the district police spokesperson. Financial crimes accounted for the highest number, with 466 cases registered, while 22 cases involved women and senior citizens.
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Voter education volunteers mobilized in Kanchanpur
Voter education volunteers mobilized in Kanchanpur
The EC has said that it has mobilised one volunteer in each of the 6,743 wards across 753 local levels nationwide.
Feb 17, 2026
POLITICS
Printing of all ballot papers required for HoR election completes
Printing of all ballot papers required for HoR election comp...
Managing Director of the Janak Education Material Centre Limited, Yadu Nath Poudel, shared that the JEMC completed its responsibility of printing ballot papers required for the election on Monday evening.
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Two held with 955 kilogrammes of marijuana
Two held with 955 kilogrammes of marijuana
Police have arrested both of them and impounded the vehicles. Further investigation into the case was underway.
Feb 17, 2026
WORLD
Trump to decide 'soon' on sending weapons to Taiwan
Trump to decide 'soon' on sending weapons to Taiwan
"I'm talking to him about it. We had a good conversation, and we'll make a determination pretty soon," Trump said, adding that he has a "good relationship" with the Chinese leader, whose country claims the self-ruled island of Taiwan as its territory.
Feb 17, 2026