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
POLITICS
Open border in Madhesh poses security concerns for election
Open border in Madhesh poses security concerns for election
The vehicle ran over Sub Inspector Yadav while attempting to stop a gang involved in liquor smuggling. Investigations revealed that five people, both Indian and Nepali, were involved in the incident.
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Simrik Air helicopter crash report public after three years, hover operation weakness cit...
Simrik Air helicopter crash report public after three years,...
The report cites weaknesses in hover operations as the main cause of the crash. It notes that the pilot’s assistant had not received adequate training or briefing on partial hover operations, contributing to the accident.
Feb 17, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs 50 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 50 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
The central bank will raise the amount for a period of 89 days through an auction process. It has invited proposals from banks and financial institutions, with the auction scheduled to be held online on Tuesday at 3:00 pm.
Feb 17, 2026
WORLD
US and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva
US and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Genev...
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to use force to compel Iran to agree to constrain its nuclear program. Iran has said it would respond with an attack of its own. Trump has also threatened Iran over its deadly crackdown on recent nationwide protests.
Feb 17, 2026