POLITICS
EC issues 63-Point guidelines; Campaigning set to February 4 to March 2
EC issues 63-Point guidelines; Campaigning set to February 4...
The EC has warned parties and candidates against obstructing voters’ rights through intimidation, threats, coercion, harassment, social boycott, bribery, economic inducement, or religious provocation.
Feb 16, 2026
WORLD
India forced to defend US trade deal as doubts mount
India forced to defend US trade deal as doubts mount
The deal announced this month has rattled India's powerful farmers' unions, who argue that cheap US imports would throttle local producers in a country where agriculture employs more than 700 million people.
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS
Gagan defends claim of Rs 300,000 to 400,000 laptop earnings from Kirtipur hills
Gagan defends claim of Rs 300,000 to 400,000 laptop earnings...
Nepal can truly become a digital hub within five years. This is not rhetoric—it is a working plan. We must act without wasting time,” Thapa emphasized.
Feb 16, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices drop
Gold, silver prices drop
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the hallmarked gold price decreased by Rs 3,000 to Rs 302,800 per tola, down from Rs 305,800 per tola on Sunday.
Feb 16, 2026
WORLD
Accused Bondi killer Naveed Akram appears in court by video link
Accused Bondi killer Naveed Akram appears in court by video...
Akram and his father, Sajid, allegedly attacked a Hanukkah celebration in December. Sajid was shot and killed by police during the attack.
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS
Ballot printing enters final stage, says JEMC
Ballot printing enters final stage, says JEMC
Executive Managing Director Yadu Nath Paudel said the pending ballots for Bagmati Province would be printed by this evening.
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS
Pakistan-Nepal Friendship T20 Tournament concludes
Pakistan-Nepal Friendship T20 Tournament concludes
Seven Nepali cricketers who later advanced to national-level teams were also recognized.
Feb 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Land revenue offices collect Rs 5 billion last month
Land revenue offices collect Rs 5 billion last month
Last month, a total of 50,837 real estate properties were traded, which was slightly more than the month of the last fiscal year.
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS
Election 17 days away: Publicity campaign begins today
Election 17 days away: Publicity campaign begins today
According to the Election Commission, the candidates and political parties are allowed to organize rallies, mass meetings, corner assemblies, and publish their election-related materials in the media outlets only from 15 days before the election.
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS
Khanal presses for immediate release of Gen-Z probe report
Khanal presses for immediate release of Gen-Z probe report
Khanal accused the government of deliberately extending the tenure of the high-level probe commission formed to examine the legitimacy of the Gen-Z movement and recommend legal action against those responsible.
Feb 16, 2026