News on Falgun 10, 2082
February 22, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Election Commission Ramps Up Voter Education Nationwide to Boost Participation
Kathmandu. With the objective of making the election as participatory as possible and reducing the percentage of invalid votes, the Election Commission has widely advanced the nationwide voter educ...
Applications for Land Reach 1.1 Million at National Land Commission
The number of applications registered at the National Land Commission from the 'landless Dalit', 'landless squatters', and 'unorganized settlers' seeking land has reached 1.1 million. The Commissio...
Kanchapur Administration Urges Respectful Holi Amidst Election Silence Period
Kanchanpur. To ensure full compliance with the code of conduct for the upcoming House of Representatives election, the District Administration Office, Kanchanpur, has urged the public to observe th...
Jordan Condemns US Ambassador's Remarks Claiming Israeli Control Over Middle East
Kathmandu. Jordan's Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned remarks made by US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Hankabee, claiming the right to assert control over the entire Middle East. The ministry des...
India and Brazil Agree to Boost Cooperation on Critical and Strategic Minerals
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Saturday that India and Brazil have agreed to enhance cooperation regarding critical and strategic minerals. This agreement was signed following discu...
Election Materials Arrive in Humla Ahead of House of Representatives Vote
Humla. With only 11 days remaining until the House of Representatives election, ballot papers and other election materials have arrived in the high-altitude district of Humla. Election Officer Bhim...
Osasuna Defeats Real Madrid 2-1 in Spanish La Liga Clash
Kathmandu. In a match held on Saturday under the Spanish La Liga, Osasuna defeated Real Madrid 2-1. For Osasuna, Ante Budimir gave them the lead with a goal from a penalty in the 38th minute. Subs...
Authorities Remove Nearly 20,000 Campaign Materials Violating Code of Conduct in Dhanusha Ahead of Elections
Dhanusha. As the House of Representatives election scheduled for Falgun 21 approaches and election campaigning intensifies, the administration has removed approximately 20,000 promotional materials...
Nepalgunj Customs Office Collects Only 45% of Revenue Target in First Seven Months of Fiscal Year
Banke. The Nepalgunj Customs Office has collected 45 percent of its target revenue in the first seven months of the current fiscal year. The annual target for the current fiscal year 2082/83 has b...
Residents of Nawalparasi Village Prioritize Basic Needs Over Election Rhetoric Amidst Flooding and Lack of Infrastructure
Nawalparasi. As the fervor for the House of Representatives elections intensifies, residents of Baguwan village in Binayi Triveni Rural Municipality-1, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East), are seeki...
Nepal Rastra Bank Publishes Foreign Exchange Rates for Sunday
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today (Sunday). Accordingly, the buying rate for one US Dollar has been set at 145.28 Rupees and the selling rate at 145.88...
Newly Built Five-Bed Hospital in Myagdi Remains Unused Four Years After Completion
Doba village, densely packed on a steep slope in the upper region. At the edge of the village lies a desolate hill. Next to the hill stands a yellow concrete building. That attractive building in s...
National Economic Census Pre-Training Commences in Nepal
Kathmandu. A master trainer training program has commenced in preparation for the National Economic Census 2082, under the main theme of 'Economic Calculation for Measuring the Economy'. This trai...
From Two Calves to Commercial Success: Nepali Graduate's Thriving Buffalo Farm in Gandaki Province
Pokhara. Ramesh Acharya of Bharatpokhari, Ward-33 of Pokhara Metropolitan City, has transformed his buffalo farming venture, which began seven years ago with just two calves, into a commercial succ...
IMF set to disburse final US$43.2 million tranche of ECF
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to provide the remaining US$ 43.2 million, finalizing its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.
Despite headwinds, Germany's Merz wins strong party backing
STUTTGART, Feb 22: A year after his national election win, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday passionately rallied his conservatives and won a strong endorsement with a 91 percent vote to c...
Western Disturbance Partially Affecting Nepal, Weather Forecast Indicates
Kathmandu. The Department of Meteorology has stated that a partial influence of the Western Disturbance is currently affecting Nepal. Due to this influence, there is partial cloud cover in the hill...
Economists Critique Election Manifestos for Lacking Financial Viability and Implementation Plans
Kathmandu. "Writing a manifesto does not cost much; one can write whatever they wish. But how about implementation? And what about the financial sources? Do not trust things that are free and inter...
Nepal’s Health Insurance Program Is Gasping for Air: Can We Save It?
Nepal’s National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) urgently needs life support. Last spring, amid the staccato of machines saving my father’s life, I listened to the pain of other patients and their ...
Nepathya Band Set for Debut Performance in Siliguri, India
The band Nepathya is set to perform for the first time in Siliguri, the gateway to Northeast India and a resting place for the hilly settlements of West Bengal and Sikkim. Nepathya will present Nep...
How social media use is changing election outreach
Growing influence of social media on voter decision is a global phenomenon, and Nepal isn’t untouched: Experts There was a meeting of organisations affiliated to the CPN-UML at the party’s central...
Government swings into action to address security threats
Prime Minister Karki alerts security agencies to some groups’ activities that are intended to disrupt March polls. Following the reporting of sporadic clashes from across the country, the governme...
Popular Nepali Singer Sajjan Raj Vaidya to Hold First Live Concert in Japan in 2025
Tokyo. Singer Sajjan Raj Vaidya, highly popular among the younger generation, is set to hold his first live concert in Japan. Sajjan Raj Vaidya's live concert is scheduled for March 10, 2025, at t...
Sri Lanka and England Clash in Crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 Match in Kandy
Kandy. Sri Lanka and England are set to face off today in the second match of the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. This contest will begin at 3:15 PM at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadi...
Bankariya community in Makawanpur fears eviction with lease set to expire
Parsa National Park officials have reportedly urged forest authorities not to renew the land arrangement. The Bankariya community in ward 4 of Manahari Rural Municipality, Makawanpur, has been res...
Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet
NEW DELHI, Feb 22: India and Brazil agreed to boost cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after talks in New Delhi with Brazilian President...
Preparations Complete for Traditional Fair at Manika Dham in Kanchanpur
Kanchanpur. Preparations have been finalized for the traditional fair (Jatra) held at Manika Dham (Mudka), a religious and tourist site located in Shuklaphanta Municipality-8. Cleaning of the templ...
Startup loan distribution delayed as government stuck in inspection process
Over 10,000 applications under review; field inspections and election schedule likely to push concessional loan disbursement beyond original timeline. Nearly three months after the deadline for st...
APF, Army start Jay Trophy campaign with wins
APF beat Nepal Police by eight wickets, while Army hand Bagmati a nine-wicket defeat. Armed Police Force defeated Nepal Police Club by eight wickets and Tribhuvan Army Club hammered Bagmati Provin...
Budget-friendly neighbourhoods for Nepali students in Bangalore
From campus hubs to distant suburbs, a map of where students can live well in this southern Indian city without overspending. Jayanagar Known for its greenery, tree-lined roads and numerous parks...
Manchester City Closes Gap on Arsenal After Hard-Fought Victory Over Newcastle United
Manchester. The Premier League title race has become even more thrilling. By defeating Newcastle United in a hard-fought match at their home ground, the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City has reduced ...
FICTION: Pun Dai goes to the barber
As he walked to the shop instead of the cricket park, the streets revealed his past, loneliness and the weight of social expectations. The day finally arrived when Pun Dai felt that his hair had g...
Will Andrew’s arrest set a global precedent?
Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest may reveal more than the DOJ’s selective Epstein releases. The stunning arrest of Andre Mountbatten-Windsor by UK police on suspicion of misconduct in public office mu...
Import of expensive gold doubles to Rs 21.20 billion in seven months
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Nepal imported gold worth Rs 21.20 billion in the first seven months of the current Fiscal Year (FY) despite the precious metal hitting a record high price almost every day.
Chelsea Held to Shock 1-1 Draw by Relegation-Threatened Burnley at Stamford Bridge
London. In an English Premier League match held on Saturday night, Chelsea was held to an unexpected 1-1 draw by Burnley, who are in the relegation zone, forcing them to share points. Failing to h...
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