Feb 15, 2026

POLITICS

Polls 18 days away: Voter education program until March 1

Polls 18 days away: Voter education program until March 1

In line with the Election Education and Voter Education Directive, 2021, the Election Commission has approved a special voter education program starting today for the House of Representatives election. The program is being implemented accordingly.

In line with the Election Education and Voter Education Directive, 2021, the Election Commission has approved a special voter education program starting today for the House of Representatives election. The program is being implemented accordingly.

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026

POLITICS

NC to submit manifesto to EC today

NC to submit manifesto to EC today

Party spokesperson Devraj Chalise said the manifesto release program that had been set for Sunday at the party office in BP Nagar, Sanepa, has been deferred.

Party spokesperson Devraj Chalise said the manifesto release program that had been set for Sunday at the party office in BP Nagar, Sanepa, has been deferred.

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026

POLITICS

RPP calls for restoring monarchy, scrapping of provinces in election manifesto

RPP calls for restoring monarchy, scrapping of provinces in...

At a programme held at the party’s central office in Kathmandu, Chairperson Rajendra Lingden read out what the party termed its “Commitment Document,” outlining an alternative political vision that challenges the federal republican order established after 2008.

At a programme held at the party’s central office in Kathmandu, Chairperson Rajendra Lingden read out what the party termed its “Commitment Document,” outlining an alternative political vision that challenges the federal republican order established after 2008.

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026

ECONOMY

Revenue shortfall forces govt to cut grants to provinces, local bodies

Revenue shortfall forces govt to cut grants to provinces, lo...

Under the revised arrangement, sub-national governments will now receive only 20.43 percent of the originally allocated third instalment.  

Under the revised arrangement, sub-national governments will now receive only 20.43 percent of the originally allocated third instalment.  

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt permits differentiated PPA rates for reservoir-based hydropower projects

Govt permits differentiated PPA rates for reservoir-based hy...

Issuing the ‘Directive on Electricity Purchase and Sale of Reservoir-Based Power Plants 2026,’ the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) has unveiled new provisions for large reservoir-based projects with high costs, aiming to enhance their financial viability.

Issuing the ‘Directive on Electricity Purchase and Sale of Reservoir-Based Power Plants 2026,’ the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) has unveiled new provisions for large reservoir-based projects with high costs, aiming to enhance their financial viability.

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026

OPINION

Building a Stronger National Army

Building a Stronger National Army

A strong, modernised, and strategically structured Nepali Army is essential to safeguarding national sovereignty and ensuring credible deterrence in an increasingly volatile regional security environment.

A strong, modernised, and strategically structured Nepali Army is essential to safeguarding national sovereignty and ensuring credible deterrence in an increasingly volatile regional security environment.

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026

Editorial

Stable Score, Shrinking Trust

Stable Score, Shrinking Trust

Nepal’s stagnant corruption score reflects deep-rooted governance weaknesses, warning that without urgent institutional reform and credible leadership, public trust and democratic integrity will continue to erode.

Nepal’s stagnant corruption score reflects deep-rooted governance weaknesses, warning that without urgent institutional reform and credible leadership, public trust and democratic integrity will continue to erode.

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 14, 2026

WORLD

Medal-winner Sato says Malinin paid for 'toxic schedule'

Medal-winner Sato says Malinin paid for 'toxic schedule'

Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov surged from fifth after Tuesday's short programme to claim a surprise gold after the free skating final in the Milano Ice Skating Arena.

Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov surged from fifth after Tuesday's short programme to claim a surprise gold after the free skating final in the Milano Ice Skating Arena.

Feb 14, 2026

Feb 14, 2026

SOCIETY

Shova Gyawali launches Mandakini, spotlighting women’s voices and social change

Shova Gyawali launches Mandakini, spotlighting women’s voice...

Acclaimed writer Shova Gyawali on Saturday launched her third story collection, Mandakini, in a ceremony that celebrated the book as a work born of tears, struggle, and hope.

Acclaimed writer Shova Gyawali on Saturday launched her third story collection, Mandakini, in a ceremony that celebrated the book as a work born of tears, struggle, and hope.

Feb 14, 2026

Feb 14, 2026

WORLD

Rubio at Munich security meet to address Europeans rattled by Trump

Rubio at Munich security meet to address Europeans rattled b...

Bruised by Trump's designs on Greenland and his often hostile comments about America's traditional bedrock allies, European leaders gathered at the Munich Security Conference have pledged to shoulder more of the burden of shared NATO defences.

Bruised by Trump's designs on Greenland and his often hostile comments about America's traditional bedrock allies, European leaders gathered at the Munich Security Conference have pledged to shoulder more of the burden of shared NATO defences.

Feb 14, 2026