February 17, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
Kathmandu. Following the Election Commission's mandatory arrangement requiring election expenditures to be made through bank and financial institution accounts, candidates have been rapidly opening...
Kathmandu. A Sri Airlines aircraft flying from Kathmandu to Dhangadhi returned to Kathmandu in the middle of the night after failing to land at its destination. Passengers were stranded after the ...
Bhojpur. In view of the security sensitivity of the upcoming elections, the Nepali Army has taken charge of the security of the Bhojpur jail and airport. The army has been mobilized to secure the ...
Myagdi. Candidates in the upcoming House of Representatives election have put forward the issue of constructing an alternative road connecting the western region of Myagdi via Dhorpatan to East Ruk...
Jhapa. Machhindra Football Club Kathmandu has won the title of the Seventh Jhapa Gold Cup after defeating the Armed Police Force (APF) Football Club by a score of 3-1. Machhindra, featuring a majo...
Siraha. Sugarcane planted across approximately 30 bighas of land was destroyed in a fire that broke out this afternoon in Ghlatol of Lahan Municipality-13 here. According to preliminary reports, t...
Far-Western Region. Election materials, including ballot papers, arrived in Kailali on Monday for the upcoming House of Representatives elections. Prem Raj Bhatta, Chief of the Provincial Election...
Kathmandu. Currently, Nepal is under the general influence of the Western Disturbance. Due to this influence, there is partial cloud cover in the high hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi, Gandaki,...
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the determined rates, the buying rate for one US Dollar is set at 144.75 Rupees and the selling rate is...
Falgun 5, 2082 BS. Tuesday. Gregorian date February 17, 2026. Nepal Sambat 1146. Siddharth Sanvatsar. Uttarayan. Shishir Ritu. Shri Sake 1947. Falgun Krishna Paksha. Tithi – Ausih, 27 Ghadi 45 Pala...
Sadhus and saints, including Naga Babas, who arrived at Pashupatinath for the Mahashivaratri festival, are set to be bid farewell today with offerings and donations. It is a tradition for the Guth...
Jhapa. As the election nears, Sabita Puri of Tirhing, Mechinagar-1, is busy harvesting her mature mustard crop. She chose mustard as an alternative crop because elephants destroy other crops. Accor...
Barcelona missed a golden opportunity to return to the top of La Liga after being defeated by Girona in the Catalan derby. Hansi Flick's title-contending Barcelona side was stunned by Girona at the...
The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection, which regularly monitors the market and enforces laws, has imposed cash fines on two firms. During an on-site inspection conducted by th...
KATHMANDU, Feb 17: Faced with increasing bad loans, Nepal's Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) are showing a clear preference for issuing consumption-related loans over production-based credit...
Kathmandu. Both Nepal and Scotland have plenty of regrets. As they head into the 2026 T20 World Cup, they had little to lose. Scotland's unexpected bonus came after Bangladesh was eliminated, givin...
Kathmandu. After a long period of sluggishness, real estate transactions have returned to normal. Data from the first seven months of the current fiscal year (2082/083) indicates this trend. Accor...
Kathmandu. Whether you are tired after a day's work or dealing with menstrual cramps, bloating, or stomach discomfort, fennel tea is effective in providing relief from many such problems. This tea...
Chennai. New Zealand and Canada will face each other today in the 31st match of the T20 World Cup. This exciting match will begin at 11:15 AM at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. Scenario: Win means...
Obesity has become a major concern for many people lately. Individuals are resorting to everything from morning gym sessions to consuming expensive medications to lose weight. Are you also relying ...
Security officials are on high alert as past violence, bitter political rivalries, and open border raise stakes. During the local elections in 2022, the scene of some locals running away with a ba...
KATHMANDU, Feb 17: Nepal's real estate market is showing signs of a slow but steady recovery, with the government collecting an additional Rs 2.25 billion in land revenue over the first seven month...
TEHRAN, Feb 17: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Monday began a series of military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported, on the eve of talks with the United States.
The ghettoisation of marginalised groups in PR lists keeps them from exercising real executive power. Ahead of the March 5 elections, the candidate lists for direct elections reflect a betrayal of...
ATHENS, Feb 17: TV producer Dana Eden, who co-created the hit Israeli spy thriller series "Tehran", has been found dead in a hotel room in central Athens, Greek police told AFP on Monday.
17th February 2026, Kathmandu The prestigious Mount Everest Taekwondo Championship 2026 (G1) is currently underway, and at the heart of the action is Nepalese international referee Rakesh Yadav. ...
Virginia. Legendary actor Robert Duvall, known for his roles in the world-famous films 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now,' has passed away at the age of 95. A statement released by the PR agency ...
Dubai. British number one tennis player Emma Raducanu has been eliminated in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships. Raducanu's journey ended early after she was defeated by Croatia's An...
Experts and candidates say such a method of electioneering is outdated. But many voters still appear to prefer direct engagement with their potential representatives. Starting Monday, candidates b...
New infections have dropped to fewer than one per 10,000 people, and deaths remain below one percent. Kala-azar, a persistent public health challenge in Nepal, is on track to be declared eliminate...
Lalitpur. Police have rearrested a convict in a rape case who was on the run from Nakkhu Prison, in Lagankhel, Lalitpur. Anish Bhujel, also known as Ashok, who escaped from Nakkhu Prison Office du...
If enough voters insist on substance over slogans, they can force politics to change. Each election cycle in Nepal feels increasingly familiar. We hear the same promises, see the same performative...
Bara. A prisoner who escaped from Bhimfedi Jail in Makwanpur during the Janji movement has been arrested red-handed while committing theft again in Bara. Bishal Mukhiya, 26, a resident of Bara's Pr...
Most electoral candidates have swept the issue of untouchability under the carpet. As a candidate through the proportional representation, I am in the midst of electioneering in the foothills and ...
Myagdi. Paved road construction has commenced in Pulachaur, Ward No. 5 of Beni Municipality. The Beni-Pulachaur-Todke road project has been initiated through a cost-sharing partnership between Beni...
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