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February 16, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Shrinking Revenue, Shrinking Federal Promise
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...
High-Stakes Political Showdown in Kalikot as Former Maoist Comrades Face Off in Election
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...
Former Ukrainian Energy Minister Arrested While Attempting to Flee Country Amid $100 Million Corruption Scandal
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...
Voters Deserve Vision, Not Entertainment
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...
Balen’s presence may not enough for RSP to do well in Madhesh
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 ...
What Routine of Nepal Banda gets right, and what it gets wrong
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...
Govt amending NRB Act to promote digital currency, strengthen financial governance
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...
What does Greenland's mining industry look like?
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...
Japan’s Wakayama governor visits Lumbini
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...
Multinationals’ profits slide as political turmoil, India’s GST change and migration weigh on demand
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...
Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill 11 Palestinians Amid Ceasefire Violations
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...
Nepal out of Super 8 contention after third straight defeat
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...
A student-led drama that explores social reality
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...
The secret to an elephant's grace? Whiskers
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.
Bhajan Sanjh gives tradition a youthful beat
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 ...
Political stability as an economic issue
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...
Nepal should make judicious investment in higher education
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...
From crisis to bankruptcy
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...
Bangladesh bets on moderation
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...
Petroleum prices hiked
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has revised the prices of petrol, diesel, and kerosene effective from today.
Bangladesh has spoken. Now it’s time to deliver
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...
Director Priyadarshan Pledges Support to Actor Rajpal Yadav Jailed Over Bounced Cheque Case
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...
Paving Progress Intensifies on Key Section of Prithvi Highway
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. ...
Supreme Court Delivers Setback to A.R. Rahman in 'Ponniyin Selvan 2' Music Plagiarism Case
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'....
Nepali Film Industry Sees Unprecedented Slowdown in Phalgun Due to Election Fever
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...
Nepal fall short of expectations on world stage
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...
Today’s weather: February 16, 2026
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...
Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US
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...
EC reminds parties for election campaign until March 2
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...
Khanal presses for immediate release of Gen-Z probe report
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...
AI Experts Resign Amid Fears Over Uncontrolled Technological Advancement and Societal Risks
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 District Completes Construction of 21 Motorable Bridges in Eight Years
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...
Election 17 days away: Publicity campaign begins today
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...
BP Koirala Cancer Hospital Marks International Childhood Cancer Day with Awareness Programs
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...
Five Sensitive Questions That Can Damage Relationships If Asked to Men, According to Psychology
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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