POLITICS
EC receives 66 complaints of code of conduct violation
EC receives 66 complaints of code of conduct violation
It has sought clarifications from the concerned political parties, organisations, media outlets and individuals. Of these, 32 responses have already been received.
Feb 16, 2026
SOCIETY
'Make Chure conservation a major election agenda'
'Make Chure conservation a major election agenda'
With the House of Representatives (HoR) election round the corner, the people working in the sector of forest and environment and locals alike have suggested to the political parties and candidates that they made conservation of Chure region a major election agenda.
Feb 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal 'addicted' to the trade in its own people
Nepal 'addicted' to the trade in its own people
Every day the bodies of three or four migrant workers are handed back to their families at the airport, the final transaction in a well-oiled system -- overseen by the state -- that helps keep Nepal's economy afloat.
Feb 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Police recover pistol and ammunition in Jhapa
Police recover pistol and ammunition in Jhapa
On Sunday, the police had conducted a raid in the house of a local Tul Bahadur Thapa Magar on a tipoff that the looted weapons and drugs were kept hidden at Thapa Magar's home.
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS
23 election candidates take permission for opening bank accounts in Lalitpur
23 election candidates take permission for opening bank acco...
The permission was granted by the District Election Office, Lalitpur. The voting under the HoR polls is taking place on March 5.
Feb 16, 2026
WORLD
Iran FM in Geneva for second round of US talks
Iran FM in Geneva for second round of US talks
According to Tehran, "indirect" Iran-US nuclear talks mediated by Oman will be held on Tuesday, although Washington has previously pushed for other topics to be discussed including Iran's ballistic missiles and support for regional proxies.
Feb 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Hotel Forest Inn IPO allotment completed, 332,000 applicants receive 10 shares each
Hotel Forest Inn IPO allotment completed, 332,000 applicants...
A total of 332,000 applicants have been allotted 10 shares each. The company had issued 3.32 million shares to the public from Febraury 5 to 9. During the period, applications were received from 2,660,452 applicants seeking 29.98 million shares.
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS
FM Sharma leaving for Dhaka to attend swearing-in ceremony of new PM today
FM Sharma leaving for Dhaka to attend swearing-in ceremony o...
Foreign Minister Sharm's visit reflects Nepal's commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and deepening the bonds of cooperation between Nepal and Bangladesh, reads a press release issued by the Foreign Ministry.
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS
Ousted as PM, Nepal's veteran Marxist leader Oli seeks return
Ousted as PM, Nepal's veteran Marxist leader Oli seeks retur...
Less than six months since the September anti-corruption unrest, in which at least 77 people were killed, the 73-year-old is seeking his political comeback.
Feb 16, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE index falls 8.16 points, three companies hit positive circuit
NEPSE index falls 8.16 points, three companies hit positive...
Share prices of 163 companies declined, pushing investors in those stocks into losses. Khanikhola Hydropower saw the steepest fall, with its share price dropping by 9.38 percent.
Feb 16, 2026