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February 23, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Top 12 News Highlights: Election Tensions, Import Issues, and Court Rulings
Kathmandu. We present the top 12 main events of the day in Ratopati Dot Com's regular presentation, '12 News at 12'. 1. Action Against Defamation During Election Campaigning The Ministry of Home ...
Election Commission Urges Local Representatives to Abstain from Campaigning
Kathmandu. The Election Commission has urged local level representatives not to participate in election campaigning. The Commission made this request to maintain freedom, fairness, impartiality, t...
Kaski Candidates Intensify Campaigning with Development Pledges Ahead of Elections
As the election date approaches, candidates in Kaski have intensified their door-to-door campaigning, focusing on development commitments. During voter outreach, candidates have expressed commitmen...
Sudan's Army-Backed Government Criticizes Uganda for Hosting Rival Paramilitary Chief Dagalo
Khartoum. Sudan's army-backed government criticized Uganda on Sunday for hosting paramilitary chief Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, following criticism from the Ugandan President who described the welcome a...
Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu Marks Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day
The Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day were observed with various programs at the Embassy of Bangladesh located here in Kathmandu. A seminar and cultural program was organized on th...
Arsenal Dominates Tottenham Hotspur with a Convincing 4-1 Victory in Premier League Clash
Kathmandu. In a Premier League match held on Sunday, Arsenal defeated their arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur by a wide margin of 4-1. With this victory, Arsenal has further solidified its top position...
Four Arrested, Including One Indian National, in Connection with Three-Month-Old Robbery in Siraha
Siraha. Police have arrested four individuals, including one Indian national, on suspicion of involvement in a robbery that occurred three months ago in Belhakatti, Kalyanpur Municipality-12, here....
Farmers in Bhojpur Embrace Commercial Apple Cultivation Following Local Government Promotion
Bhojpur. Farmers in Baikunthe, Ward No. 6 of Ramprasad Rai Rural Municipality, have started commercial apple farming. Local farmers have been organized and attracted to this venture after the ward ...
Bus Accident in Dhading Kills 17, Injures 24
Seventeen people have died and 24 others were injured in a severe bus accident that occurred in Dhading district last night. The passenger bus, bearing registration number Ga 1 Kha 1421, was trave...
Department Fines Two Firms During Regular Market Inspection in Kathmandu
Kathmandu. The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection, which conducts regular market monitoring, fined two firms on Sunday. Following irregularities found during on-site inspection...
Major Political Parties Prioritize Climate Change in Manifestos Amid Growing National Crisis
Kathmandu. Major political parties have significantly incorporated the issue of climate change into their manifestos. This elevation in priority comes as the country faces substantial problems due ...
Nepal Rastra Bank Publishes Foreign Exchange Rates for Monday
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today (Monday). Accordingly, the buying rate for one US Dollar has been set at 145.28 Rupees and the selling rate at 145.88...
Partial Western Wind Influence Causes Weather Fluctuations Across Nepal
Kathmandu. The weather across various parts of the country is showing changes due to the partial influence of the Western wind currently prevailing in Nepal's atmosphere. According to the Departme...
Leader of Mexico's CJNG Cartel Killed in Security Operation
Mexico City. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes alias El Mencho, the leader of Mexico's most powerful drug cartel, Jalisco New Generation (CJNG), has been killed in a security operation. According to Mexic...
Zelenskyy Vows Not to Yield to Russia in War, Rejects Putin's Ceasefire Terms
Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his firm resolve not to yield to Russia under any circumstances and that Ukraine will ultimately be victorious. In an interview with the...
A Troubling Poll Season
With the March 5 election just around the corner, the latest reports from Gaur tell a deeply troubling story. Tensions between Hindu and Muslim communities have spilled into open violence despite e...
Bus accident in Dhading: 17 dead, 24 injured
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: A passenger bus traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu met with a fatal accident in Dhading district, killing 17 people and injuring 24 others.
Liverpool Secures Dramatic Late Victory Over Nottingham Forest in Tense Premier League Clash
London. Liverpool secured a dramatic victory over Nottingham Forest in a highly competitive match, scoring the winning goal in the 97th minute. As the clock ran down at the City Ground, thousands o...
Bus plunges into Trishuli river, 18 killed
25 injured as rescue efforts continue. At least 18 people have died after a bus travelling from Pokhara to Kathmandu plunged into the Trishuli river in Dhading early Monday. The bus fell into the...
Nepal clears way for E10 petrol blend, eyes Rs6 bn yearly savings
A decade after India began ethanol mixing, Nepali officials have moved forward amid concerns over food security and engine performance from the biofuel’s component. A decade after India began blen...
President Paudel’s Japan Visit: Strengthening a Trusted Partnership
More than a century-old sociocultural affinity exists between Nepal and Japan, which formally evolved into bilateral diplomatic ties in 1956. As the two countries mark seven decades of enduring par...
How Facebook’s algorithm is amplifying one party over all others
An analysis of two dozen prominent Facebook pages shows the RSP appears in 54 percent of political posts—nine times those of Nepali Congress—often with AI-generated images. In the month before Nep...
Understanding the Causes Behind Loss of Appetite, from Digestion to Stress
Kathmandu. Loss of appetite has become a common problem nowadays. Sometimes we ignore it as a result of fatigue or a busy schedule. However, if this problem persists for a long time, it can be a da...
Resignations ahead of elections rock RSP
Quitting leaders cite financial misconduct, internal discontent. Party denies charges. As the March 5 election draws near, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has been hit by a wave of resignations...
South Africa Hands India Heaviest Defeat in T20 World Cup History
Ahmedabad. Defending champions India suffered their biggest defeat ever in the history of the T20 World Cup. South Africa defeated India by a margin of 76 runs in the third Super 8 match held on Su...
Freedom feels temporary. So we must keep resisting
I wasn’t looking for anything specific, but Nepal has shown me spirituality in unexpected ways. More than a decade after her voice became a symbol of protest during the Arab Spring, Tunisian singe...
Prince Andrew Released After Brief Detention Over Jeffrey Epstein Ties; UK Royals Have Long History of Scandals
London. Britain's King Charles II's brother, former British Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was released on Thursday after being held in custody for a few hours following allegations of miscondu...
Geopolitics of Nepal’s elections
New government will have to manage India’s anxieties, allay China’s suspicions, and reassure the US. During the 2025 Gen Z uprising, conspiracy theories about the protests being sponsored by ‘Amer...
Rein in your cadres
The ultimate onus for violence of political cadres rests on the shoulders of party leadership. From Tulsipur to Sunsari to Rautahat, political parties and cadres alike have traded the ballot for t...
Nepal–India border points to remain closed from March 3 to 5
BARA, Feb 23: Border points connecting Bara and Parsa districts with India will remain closed for three days in view of the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5.
Narayan Dhakal unveils sixth novel
‘Jagajjanani Uski Aamako Naam Hoina’ explores dreams, politics, and betrayal. Writer Narayan Dhakal’s sixth novel, ‘Jagajjanani Uski Aamako Naam Hoina’ was unveiled on Saturday at Publication Nepa...
Beyond stigma, towards independence
At BIA Institute Nepal, education, art, and vocational training are helping people with disabilities regain confidence and a sense of belonging. At BIA Institute Nepal, change often happens quietl...
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