February 21, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first

Kathmandu. The Election Commission has intensified the process of transporting ballot papers and other election materials to all constituencies across the country. The Commission has already delive...

Kathmandu. US President Donald Trump stated that he is considering limited strikes against Iran, following his order to build up a large naval presence in the Middle East aimed at pressuring Iran t...

Parsa. The District Police Office, Parsa, is set to install CCTV cameras at 167 polling stations in the district to further enhance the security for the House of Representatives elections. Police ...

Bhojpur. The Mundhum Trail is establishing itself as a scenic and accessible tourist destination in Eastern Nepal. The attraction for domestic and international tourists is increasing daily on this...

Lumbini. The District Police Office Rupandehi has arrested two individuals possessing brown sugar narcotics. The narcotics were discovered during a search conducted by a joint team deployed from th...

Vienna. Extensive power outages have resulted from a major snowstorm that hit Austria on Friday. The storm has also caused disruptions to transportation services due to fallen trees and road damag...

Kathmandu. Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has announced power cuts in various locations in Kathmandu today (Saturday). The Authority published a notice stating that electricity will be cut in th...

Myagdi. Construction has begun on a trekking route connecting Dowa in Annapurna Rural Municipality, Myagdi, to the Dhaulagiri Icefall. The construction of the trail was initiated through a consume...

Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today (Saturday). Accordingly, the buying rate for one US Dollar has been set at 145.28 rupees and the selling rate at 145....

Siraha. Targeting the House of Representatives by-election scheduled for this Falgun 21, the District Election Office, Siraha, is set to conduct a one-day training session for Polling Officers and ...

Four locations in Kailali district have been designated as temporary polling centers in preparation for the upcoming election for the House of Representatives. The Provincial Election Office annou...
KATHMANDU, Feb 21: A total of 41 political parties contesting the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections have submitted their manifestos to the Election Commission (EC). At a press confe...

Kathmandu. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that Nepal is currently under the partial influence of the Western Disturbance. This influence has caused partial cloud cover in th...
KRAKÓW, Feb 21: Any peace deal between Ukraine and Russia needs to include "robust" security guarantees for Kyiv for it to work, major European powers warned on Friday.

Dhanusha. As the House of Representatives by-election scheduled for this coming Falgun 21 approaches, approximately 20,000 promotional materials posted in violation of the code of conduct have been...

Pokhara. The Pokhara Metropolitan City has warned that illegal structures built on the banks of Fewa Lake must be removed within 15 days. The Metropolis issued a public notice giving the ultimatum ...
MUSTANG, Feb 21: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has assured the government's full support to overcome weather-related challenges threatening the upcoming elections in Mustang, as local officials prep...

Manang. Even as the House of Representatives election approaches, some polling centers in Manang have not been monitored. This has been due to snowfall in the area, causing difficulties in monitori...

Kathmandu. Among the four major parties, Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, CPN (Maoist Centre), and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have unveiled manifestos centered on youth and incorporating labor and emp...

Experts dismiss manifestos as unrealistic, lacking research and data, and warn delivery is doubtful. In the far-flung village of Khijiphalate in Okhaldhunga district of Nepal’s eastern hills, Dend...

As manuscripts face threats from disaster and neglect, youth volunteers and heritage experts are working together to revive Nepal’s historical scripts. Nepal is home to an estimated 180,000 manusc...

Seoul. Nepal's Ambassador to South Korea, Dr. Shivamaya Tumbahangphe, has been presented with the 'Best Ambassador Award 2026' in Korea. Among the 116 diplomatic missions and embassies from variou...

In Achham, temporary election work has given women both a source of income and a boost in confidence. Traditional gender roles are slowly changing. When Rajya Bhul, 52, from ward 4 of Mangalasen M...

Construction has commenced on a permanent bridge over the Wantang Khola in Bhimad Municipality-5, Tanahun. The 130-meter-long bridge is being built under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) i...

A murder, an unbreakable silence, and a therapist driven by obsession form the core of Alex Michaelides’s ‘The Silent Patient’. With the rise of psychological thrillers that blur the line between ...

This year’s winners will represent Nepal at the Australasian Economics Olympiad in Sydney, Australia and Suzhou, China. The 7th Nepal Economics Olympiad (NEO) 2026 officially concluded on Friday a...
WASHINGTON, Feb 21: Iran on Thursday warned that US bases, facilities and assets would be "legitimate targets" if the United States follows through on its military threats and attacks.

From Tulsipur to Itahari, confrontations fuel fears of wider unrest ahead of March 5. With less than two weeks to go before the March 5 elections, the country is witnessing confrontations between ...

A collaborative exhibition at the Nepal Art Council explores themes of spirituality, devotion and self-expression through the works of artists Shivangini Rana and Chirag Bangdel. A collaborative a...

Rautahat. Following a communal clash in Sabagadh, the headquarters of Gaur Municipality in Rautahat, a six-point agreement has been reached between both parties through the initiative of the Distri...

Dhangadhi. Three people were killed in a collision between two motorcycles on the Vanadevi road section in Attariya, Kailali, along the Dhangadhi-Dadeldhura (Bhimdatta) highway on Friday evening. ...

The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week. Connected Horizons Gallery Mcube presents ‘Connected Horizons,’ an art exhibition that unites artists in a dialogue on diverse creati...
TULSIPUR, Feb 21: Police have arrested a man in Tulsipur on charge of burning a CPN UML party flag. Deputy Superintendent of Police Resham Bohara from the District Police Office informed that 55-ye...

Kathmandu. Do you feel tired after eating, or are your hair and nails becoming weak? This could be due to a lack of protein in the body. Protein helps maintain metabolism, hormone balance, immunit...

Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. Mist is likely in some places of the Tarai region on Saturday morning, according to the Meteorological Forecast...
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