February 16, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
Revenue shortfalls have once again forced the federal government to trim grants meant for provinces and local bodies. The Financial Comptroller General Office has directed Treasury and Auditor offi...
Surkhet. Among the 12 constituencies of Karnali in the House of Representatives, Kalikot is a center of significant interest this time. This is because Mahendra Bahadur Shahi and Khadga Bahadur Bis...
Kyiv. Former Energy Minister German Galushchenko, implicated in a major corruption scandal involving approximately $100 million in Ukraine's energy sector, has been arrested while attempting to fle...
As Nepal prepares for the House of Representatives election on March 5, 2026, the spotlight falls on political candidates not merely as campaigners but as stewards of public trust, ethical governan...
Province, notable for steep competition among political parties, is significant for its high number of House seats. Even as the Jhapa-5 constituency seems to be dominating the conversation around ...
RONB, which bills itself as a news media outlet, is perhaps the most widely followed social media page in Nepal today. Why is it so popular—and controversial? On June 22, 2022, Arzu Rana Deuba, wi...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The government has initiated the process of amending the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Act, 2002 to introduce provisions related to digital currency and strengthen governance in the fi...
LONDON, Feb 16: Greenland's natural resources, including potential vast rare earths deposits vital to the AI boom, have attracted attention since US President Donald Trump showed interest in the Da...
Miyazaki led an 18-member delegation from Wakayama to mark ten years of sister city relations between Lumbini Development Trust and Koya Town municipality. Izumi Miyazaki, Governor of Wakayama Pre...
Unilever Nepal’s net profit drops 10 percent; Bottlers Nepal trims losses amid weak consumption and rising costs. Political instability under a weakened interim government, policy and regulatory d...
Gaza. Eleven Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Sunday morning. According to the Palestinian Red Crescent, six people died in an attack on a camp in northern Gaza, and five o...
The Rhinos, who started their T20 World Cup campaign on a promising note, lost to the West Indies by nine wickets on Sunday. Thousands of Nepali fans thronged Wankhede Stadium on Sunday looking fo...
Taking place at Sadhna Ghar theatre, ‘Ek-Anek’ presents three unique stories. Oscar International College, in association with Sadhna Ghar Theatre, presents ‘Ek-Anek’—a student production by Oscar...
NEW YORK, Feb 16: An elephant's trunk can surpass a human's height and lift trees -- a marvel of strength that's conversely so gentle it can grasp a tortilla chip without breaking it.
Through events like the annual Ekam Shivaratri, Bhajan Sanjh reflects a new way Kathmandu’s youth are experiencing spirituality. For many young people in Nepal, spirituality is evolving. It is no ...
If the electorate rewards short-term promises over long-term credibility, parties will treat governance as a bargaining chip. The Gen Z movement has given Nepal something rare: A moral clarity. Fo...
The countries that develop good universities have a clear vision, they invest consistently in education and research, and commit to long-term development. With more than 30 years of experience, Ja...
Can we, with our existing policies, institutions and knowledge, revive our lost springs? The boiling frog apologue seems increasingly, and alarmingly appropriate for global, including Nepali, wate...
The coming to power of a moderate force like the BNP is in the interest of the country and the region. Until a few years ago, the big fear in Nepal was that it could go the way of Sri Lanka, which...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has revised the prices of petrol, diesel, and kerosene effective from today.
Govern like the people are watching, because this time, they actually are. Let’s congratulate Muhammad Yunus first. I have been a critic of the interim government and not kind to its missteps. But...
Mumbai. Bollywood's renowned director Priyadarshan has announced his support for actor Rajpal Yadav, who is currently incarcerated in Tihar Jail in connection with a bounced cheque case. He has con...
Chitwan. The expansion and upgrading work on the Nagdhunga–Malekhu section of the Prithvi Highway has gained momentum. So far, the paving work for 11 kilometers of this section has been completed. ...
New Delhi. The Indian Supreme Court has delivered a major setback to renowned musician A.R. Rahman in a case concerning the alleged plagiarism of music for the song in the film 'Ponniyin Selvan 2'....
Kathmandu. Election fervor is escalating across the country. As the political atmosphere intensifies, activity in cinema halls has begun to decline. The month of Phalgun is traditionally considered...
MUMBAI, Feb 16: Burdened with soaring hopes and national expectations, Nepal’s T20 World Cup campaign in India is on the verge of ending its campaign in disappointment. After three consecutive defe...
Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. Fog and mist will persist until midday in parts of the Terai on Monday, the Meteorological Forecasting Division...
The US has dispatched a second aircraft carrier to the region and is preparing for the possibility of a sustained military campaign if the talks do not succeed. Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreemen...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The Election Commission (EC) has reminded the political parties and candidates to engage in election campaigning like meeting, conclave, media engagement and programs at the loca...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Sarbendra Khanal, chairperson of Samunnat Party Nepal, has urged the government to immediately make public the report of the Gen-Z investigation being conducted by a committee le...
The development of AI is rapid and unpredictable, yet there are no common rules or mechanisms to keep it under control. This is why experts are concerned. In recent months, Artificial Intelligence...
Parbat. A total of 21 motorable bridges have been constructed in Parbat district over the last eight years. Bridge construction has been intensified with the objective of keeping all roads operatio...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The political parties and the candidates of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5 are beginning their formal election campaigns from today as per the...
Chitwan. On the occasion of International Childhood Cancer Day, BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital celebrated by organizing awareness-raising and creative programs with children. The hospital prov...
The foundation of any relationship rests as much on mutual respect and understanding as it does on affection. Sometimes, during conversations, we casually ask questions that can deeply hurt the oth...
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