News on Falgun 14, 2082
February 26, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Gen-Z Front Demands Immediate Publication and Implementation of Inquiry Commission Report Led by Gauri Bahadur Karki
Kathmandu. The Nepal Gen-Z Front has demanded that the government immediately publicize and implement the report of the inquiry commission formed under the leadership of Gauri Bahadur Karki. Issuin...
359 Polling Stations in Karnali Declared Highly Sensitive for Upcoming Federal Elections
Surkhet. For the House of Representatives election scheduled for this Falgun 21, 359 polling stations in Karnali have been identified as highly sensitive from a security perspective. Karnali Provi...
Funding Shortfall Puts Over 1.9 Million Displaced People in South Sudan at Risk, UN Agency Warns
Kathmandu. The lives of over 1.9 million displaced people in South Sudan are at risk due to a lack of funding for aid, the United Nations agency for migrant affairs stated on Wednesday. The Intern...
Nepali Congress Leader Claims Party Transformed Based on Youth Demands
Mahottari. Nepali Congress Vice President Bishwa Prakash Sharma has stated that the Nepali Congress has transformed itself and come before the public according to the demands of the youth (Gen-Z). ...
Election Commission Directs Home Ministry to Enforce Prohibitions During Election Period
Kathmandu. The Election Commission has requested the Ministry of Home Affairs to prevent prohibited activities during the election period and to take immediate action according to prevailing laws i...
Atalanta Secures Champions League Spot with Dominant 4-1 Comeback Victory Over Dortmund
Kathmandu. In the second leg of the Champions League play-off held on Wednesday night, Atalanta registered a magnificent 4-1 victory over Dortmund. Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, Atalanta made an...
Ministry of Agriculture to Expedite Registration of Nearly 1.7 Million Unlisted Farmers
Kathmandu. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development is set to expedite the registration of approximately 1.7 million farmers across the country who are yet to be listed. The delay in ...
EU Assures Hungary and Slovakia Face No Immediate Oil Supply Risk Despite Druzhba Pipeline Disruption
Brussels. The European Union (EU) stated on Wednesday that Hungary and Slovakia do not face an immediate risk of petroleum product shortages despite the current disruption to Russian supplies via t...
Real Madrid Defeats Benfica 2-1 to Advance in Champions League Play-off
Kathmandu. In the second leg of the Champions League play-off held today, Real Madrid defeated Benfica by a score of 2-1. With this victory, Real Madrid advanced to the next stage of the competitio...
Dramatic Results in UEFA Champions League Play-Offs: PSG Advances Despite Draw, Juventus Knocked Out by Galatasaray
Kathmandu. Dramatic results were seen in the UEFA Champions League play-off second leg matches held today. French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) advanced to the next round despite drawing with Mona...
African Swine Fever Confirmed in Pigs in Kanchanpur and Kailali Districts
African Swine Fever (ASF) infection has been confirmed in pigs raised in various locations across Kailali and Kanchanpur districts. The ASF infection was confirmed through technical testing after ...
Nepal Rastra Bank Publishes Foreign Exchange Rates for Thursday
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today (Thursday). Accordingly, the buying rate for one US Dollar has been set at 145.22 Rupees and the selling rate at 145....
Election Fever Rises in Mustang Despite Sub-Zero Temperatures Ahead of Polls
Mustang. Despite sub-zero temperatures, election fervor is escalating in Mustang. As the date for the House of Representatives election on February 21 approaches, the campaign activities of politic...
Political Parties' Manifestos Dominated by Promises to Address Farmers' Fertilizer Shortages Ahead of Elections
Kathmandu. The country is immersed in election fervor. Only seven days remain until the House of Representatives elections. Candidates are adopting various campaigning styles to woo voters. Some ar...
Major Political Parties Prioritize Infrastructure, Energy, and Agriculture Modernization in Election Agendas
Kathmandu. As the House of Representatives election on Falgun 21 approaches, major political parties have unveiled ambitious manifestos prioritizing physical infrastructure, energy, transportation,...
Western Disturbance Affects Nepal's Weather, Light Rain and Snow Possible in Higher Regions
Kathmandu. The Department of Meteorology Forecasting has stated that a western low-pressure system is currently exerting a partial influence on the upper atmosphere of Nepal. Due to this influence,...
Tri-Religious Site Built in Bhojpur to Promote Unity and Coexistence
Bhojpur. A tri-religious site has been constructed in Bhayangdanda, Arun Rural Municipality of the district with the objective of maintaining unity, coexistence, and mutual harmony amidst religious...
Tourist vehicles must obtain permit two days before election
KATHMANDU, Feb 25: Tourist vehicles operating on the day of the House of Representatives (HoR) election must obtain official permission at least two days in advance, according to new provisions iss...
Rethinking Constitutional Amendment – The Why and the How
Nepal ranks among the world's most politically unstable countries, having witnessed 29 governments in the 35 years since 1990. This instability intensified even after the abolition of the 240-year-...
Rainy Season Woes: Students in Siraha Struggle to Reach School Due to Unbridged River Crossing
Siraha. Janata Basic School located in Laxminiyaan Maliyatole, Siraha Municipality-21, becomes deserted during even light rainfall. Students are unable to reach the school during the monsoon season...
As Jhapa-5 race tightens, Oli, Balen step up campaigning
UML chief’s supporters admit he must work harder as voter enthusiasm favours the RSP senior leader. CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli, who has been elected for the federal parliament from Jhapa six time...
Feasibility report on Kerung-Kathmandu railway expected by June
Report will detail the route, tunnels, bridges, costs, technical challenges, and decide the fate of the mega project. The long-awaited feasibility study of the Kerung-Kathmandu Railway, a project ...
‘Clean Air Can Become a Powerful Metric of National Success’
Air pollution remains one of Kathmandu’s most pressing public health and environmental challenges, particularly during winter when temperature inversion traps pollutants in the Valley. In this inte...
Athpahariyas of Dhankuta complain of state neglect, lack of basic amenities
As elections approach, the indigenous community appears frustrated over unfulfilled development promises. Just a few kilometres from the bustling Dhankuta Bazar lies a cluster of villages that see...
Health workers on alert for possible patient surge on election day
Officials urge public to exercise caution, use masks, and avoid crowds as poll coincides with peak influenza season. The Ministry of Health and Population has alerted health workers serving in eme...
Election Commission Directs Hospitals to Keep Health Workers on Standby for Upcoming By-elections
Kathmandu. The Election Commission has directed hospitals and health institutions to keep health workers ready for the House of Representatives by-elections scheduled for this coming Falgun 21. St...
Cooperatives victims don’t fully trust parties to refund their lost savings
Thousands of cooperatives depositors across Nepal remain trapped in uncertainty as they fail to recover their savings. As the election winds sway people in Jhapa, a disabled elderly woman from the...
Parties put tourism at heart of manifestos, pledge air safety reforms
From doubling tourist arrivals to delisting Nepal from the European Commission’s air safety list, major political forces promise aviation overhaul, wellness branding and new destinations. Four maj...
APF, Laligurans firm on top two positions
APF beat Manang 2-0 to remain top, Laligurans thrash Kankrebihar 4-1 as Haule nets fastest hat-trick of the tournament. Armed Police Force FC and Laligurans Association Club extended their unbeate...
Trump tries to reset presidency in State of the Union speech
WASHINGTON, Feb 26: US President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday of a "turnaround for the ages" in his State of the Union speech, seeking to reverse dismal polls and see off mounting challenges at hom...
Why less might be more for your skin
Viral routines and influencer advice have turned skincare into a complex ritual. Dermatologists warn that layering too many products may harm than help the skin. The trend of skincare as an art an...
Nepali Congress to Hold Major Election Rally in Pokhara Ahead of By-elections
Pokhara. Targeting the House of Representatives by-elections scheduled for Falgun 21, the Nepali Congress is set to hold an election rally in Pokhara. The Kaski district committee of the Congress w...
Sustainable wellness tourism for Nepal
Instead of focusing on transactional tourism, we need to provide healing, meaning and authentic experiences. Tourism in Nepal has been facing challenges and is now at a crossroads. Tourism success...
Social media and election campaigns
The code of conduct’s ability to address the rapid evolution of digital campaigning remains uncertain. In a week, Nepal will elect new members of parliament, leading to the appointment of a new Pr...
Scrutinising Gagan’s tryst with reform
Institutionalism is not an end in itself; it must deliver results and exhibit accountability. Democracy rarely succumbs to external shocks. Yet it remains vulnerable to gradual erosion from within...
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