News on Falgun 20, 2082
March 4, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Election Commission Ensures Financial Services Function Amidst Upcoming Federal Parliament Elections
Kathmandu. The Election Commission has stated that necessary arrangements have been made for the regular operation of branches related to banks and financial institutions to facilitate the House of...
Nepal Police Arrest 176 Individuals for Election-Related Violations Ahead of Polls
Kathmandu. The Nepal Police Headquarters has reported that 176 individuals have been arrested nationwide for involvement in anti-election activities. Central Spokesperson for Nepal Police, Deputy ...
Foreign Ministry Portal Promoted by Gulf Embassies Amid Middle East Developments
In light of the evolving situation in the Middle East, various embassies in the Gulf region have actively promoted and coordinated with the portal launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ...
New EU Report Reveals Widespread and Systemically Ignored Violence Against Women
Kathmandu. A new report shows that violence against women remains a serious and widespread problem within the European Union (EU). According to a study published by the EU's Fundamental Rights Agen...
Viral Fever in Baitadi Confirmed as Influenza B After Two Brothers Die
Baitadi. The viral fever spreading in Mahara village of Purchaundi Municipality-10, Baitadi, has been confirmed as 'Influenza B'. The viral fever was confirmed as the 'Influenza B' virus in tests c...
Nepal Rastra Bank Publishes Foreign Exchange Rates for Wednesday
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today (Wednesday). Accordingly, the buying rate for one US Dollar has been set at NPR 146.06 and the selling rate at NPR 14...
Coffee Cultivation Transforms Livelihoods in Bhojpur, Nepal
Bhojpur. Coffee farming, which was limited to a few plants until some time ago, has now begun commercial cultivation here. Farmers in the region have started commercial coffee farming after establi...
Beyond Spending: Making Farm Insurance Work
For 12 years, the government has spent Rs 6.30 billion to subsidise farm insurance premiums. The aim was simple — to protect farmers from losses and encourage them to produce more. Records from the...
High-Pressure System Influences Weather Across Nepal, Expecting Fog and Haze
Kathmandu. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that a high-pressure system is currently influencing the upper atmosphere over Nepal. Due to this influence, partial cloud cover is...
UK Rapper Sentenced to 12 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run Involving Nepali Student
London. The British rapper Ghetts, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the 'hit and run' accident in London that killed 20-year-old Nepali student ...
Beyond Emotion: Accountability and Institutional Reform in Nepal’s Policing Debate
The recent BBC documentary on Generation Z is undeniably powerful in its emotional resonance. It captures pain, anger, and perceived injustice in a manner that moves viewers deeply and commands nat...
Kathmandu begins evacuating Nepalis in the Gulf to safety
Online portal launched to register stranded citizens and coordinate rescue efforts across West Asia. The government has started relocating Nepali nationals trapped in some Gulf countries and keepi...
Conflict in West Asia jolts regional security, threatens Nepal’s economy
Analysts caution that prolonged instability could heighten inflationary pressure in Nepal. The ongoing war in the Persian Gulf has unsettled the overall security situation in the region. Its reper...
Gharial returns to Devghat after three decades
River pollution, sand extraction and fishing nets remain major threats to the critically endangered crocodile species. Gharial, a critically endangered crocodile species, has been spotted near Dev...
Nepal votes early amid youth uprising legacy and mixed voter mood
Observers notice youth enthusiasm about voting their favourite candidates to power. This Thursday, Nepal will hold its ninth parliamentary election in its democratic history. Originally scheduled ...
Iran steps up attacks on Mideast economy in response to US-Israeli strikes
RIYADH, March 4: Iran stepped up its attacks on economic targets and US missions across the Middle East on Tuesday as President Donald Trump warned it was "too late" for the Islamic republic to see...
Nepal braces for impact as Gulf crisis pushes oil prices
Nepal Oil Corporation says supply intact for now, to tap stabilisation fund if needed. Global oil markets have reacted sharply to escalating tensions in the Middle East as the United States and Is...
Enough with ideology, show us the results
Post-elections, Nepal needs transparent governance and bold, benchmarked bureaucratic reforms. As Nepal heads to the polls this week, whichever politicians and parties come to power will face base...
Will the election deliver federalism?
Tomorrow’s ballot may change centre’s faces, but federalism is not ensured by electoral arithmetic alone. For the past few years, Kantipur Media Group has been organising dialogue programmes on a ...
Everyday AI: Rishav Das
Das is a biotechnologist and the founding president of Youth Activism Nepal. Bridging science and social leadership with AI I stand at the intersection of science, policy, and social influence. M...
Decoding Health: What Your Tongue Color Reveals About Your Body, According to Ayurveda
Kathmandu. When we visit a doctor due to viral infections, fever, or any other illness, they first examine our eyes and tongue. While this may seem like a simple procedure to many, there is deep sc...
Tune them out
Attempts to influence voters tend to continue even during the silent periods. With the election to the House of Representatives just a day away, Nepal is currently in a silence period. It began on...
Suspicious Object Found in Kathmandu's Budhanilkantha Municipality; Bomb Disposal Team Deployed
Kathmandu. A suspicious object has been found in Chapali, Budhanilkantha Municipality-2, Kathmandu. SP Pawan Bhattarai of the District Police Range, Kathmandu, informed Ratopati that the object, wr...
Wolves Stun Liverpool with Last-Gasp Winner as Relegation Fears Linger
London. With a decisive goal from André in the 94th minute, Premier League bottom side Wolves secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over reigning champions Liverpool. André's shot, which resulted from a ...
Pokhara Regional International Airport always a hot topic in elections
POKHARA, March 4: It has been over three years since Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) came into operation. In terms of domestic flights, the airport is busy. However, regular internati...
Barcelona Knocked Out of Copa del Rey by Atletico Madrid Despite Second-Leg Victory at Camp Nou
Defending Spanish Copa del Rey champions Barcelona were eliminated from the semi-finals after conceding a 4-3 aggregate defeat to Atletico Madrid, despite a brilliant performance in the second leg....
Today’s weather: March 4, 2026
Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. Light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at one or two places in the hilly and mountainous reg...
US Central Command Claims Massive Strikes Against Iran, Destroying Ships and Submarine
Washington D.C. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed on Saturday that it launched powerful strikes against nearly 2,000 targets in Iran during military operations that began that day. According...
Qatar Detains 10 Individuals Accused of Espionage for Iran's Revolutionary Guards
Doha. Qatar's security forces have arrested 10 people on charges of spying for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. According to Qatar's state news agency, the suspects, belonging to two sepa...
Middle East conflict widens as Israeli, US strikes again hit Iran; oil soars, shares slide
In response to the fierce assault, Iranian drones struck the US embassy in Saudi Arabia after previously hitting the mission in Kuwait. Israeli and US forces pounded targets across Iran on Tuesday...
Suspicious Package Found in Vehicle of House of Representatives Candidate in Parsa
Kathmandu. A suspicious object was found in the vehicle of a House of Representatives candidate in Badaniyar Bazaar, Parsa Rural Municipality-3, Parsa district. A police official from the District...
No easy way out for tens of thousands looking to leave Gulf amid Iran conflict
Travellers scramble for lengthy cross-border land routes as regional conflict shuts down key Gulf airspace corridors. As Middle East tensions rise ever higher, tens of thousands of people are find...
Army Disposes of Suspicious Pressure Cooker Found in Kathmandu's Budhanilkantha Area
Kathmandu. The Nepali Army team has disposed of a pressure cooker found in a suspicious condition at Chapali, Budhanilkantha Municipality-2, Kathmandu. SP Pawan Bhattarai of the District Police Ra...
Child Killed in Kuwait by Debris from Escalating US-Iran Tensions
Kuwait. A young girl has lost her life as the fallout from the intense conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran reached the neighboring Gulf nation of Kuwait. According to Kuwait's Min...
Election Monitoring Committee Reports Voter Enthusiasm Ahead of Federal Parliament Vote
Kathmandu. The General Election Observation Committee (GEOC) has released a report indicating that voters are enthusiastic about the Federal Parliament election scheduled for tomorrow, Falgun 21. ...
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