ECONOMY
Lumbini Province leads on capital expenditure, utilizing 23.47 percent in six months
Lumbini Province leads on capital expenditure, utilizing 23....
Lumbini Province led in terms of the capital expenditure, with the provincial government utilizing 18.04 percent of the development budget in the first six months of the current Fiscal Year (FY).
Feb 12, 2026
POLITICS
HoR polls: 15.77 million ballot papers printed
HoR polls: 15.77 million ballot papers printed
Similarly, 20,830,000 ballot papers for the proportional representation electoral system have already been printed. A total of 20,323,000 ballot papers are to be printed for the first-past-the-post electoral system.
Feb 12, 2026
WORLD
Japan's $550-billion promise to Trump
Japan's $550-billion promise to Trump
Ahead of the possible announcement of the first projects this week and Takaichi's scheduled visit to the White House next month, AFP looks at what Japan pledged, the uncertainties and what's at stake.
Feb 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Contaminated confidence: Jarred water under scrutiny
Contaminated confidence: Jarred water under scrutiny
As jarred water continues to flow into homes across Nepal, regulators face mounting pressure to ensure that what appears clean and safe on the outside truly meets health standards inside. For consumers, the question now is unsettling: can the water they trust every day really be trusted?
Feb 12, 2026
SOCIETY
India provides 223 more vehicles to Nepal for HoR election
India provides 223 more vehicles to Nepal for HoR election
Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, handed over the vehicles to Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal amidst a special function at the Home Ministry on Thursday.
Feb 12, 2026
SOCIETY
CZOP urges parties to include child rights in their election manifestos
CZOP urges parties to include child rights in their election...
The CZOP drew attention to including issues related to child rights protection in the manifesto and handed over a 25-point suggestion to representatives of political parties.
Feb 12, 2026
SPORTS
Nepal suffer crushing defeat; Italy script historic 10-wicket win
Nepal suffer crushing defeat; Italy script historic 10-wicke...
Across batting, bowling and fielding, Nepal’s performance fell short — a night to forget for the Rhinos on the world stage.
Feb 12, 2026
WORLD
Risk of Nipah spread low after cases in India, Bangladesh: WHO
Risk of Nipah spread low after cases in India, Bangladesh: W...
Nipah, which spreads from animals to humans, has no vaccine and a fatality rate ranging from 40 to 75 percent, according to the UN health body.
Feb 12, 2026
POLITICS
Madhesh Province Assembly formulates 67 laws
Madhesh Province Assembly formulates 67 laws
Chief Attorney of Madhesh Province, Dr Sunil Ranjan Singh, informed that other laws are under the formulation process.
Feb 12, 2026
SPORTS
Nepal sets target of 124 runs for Italy in ICC T20 World Cup
Nepal sets target of 124 runs for Italy in ICC T20 World Cup
Nepal has set a modest target of 124 runs for Italy in a crucial match of Group ‘C’ under the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Feb 12, 2026