360,000 students to sit Grade 12 exams from Baisakh 14 360,000 students to sit Grade 12 exams from Baisakh 14 The National Examinations Board (NEB) has announced that this year’s Grade 12 examinations will commence from Baisakh 14, with around 360,000 regular students set to appear nationwide. The National Examinations Board (NEB) has announced that this year’s Grade 12 examinations will commence from Baisakh 14, with around 360,000 regular students set to appear nationwide. Nepal 18 Feb, 2026
Nepal, India sign Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement on Criminal Matters Nepal, India sign Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement on Criminal Matters An agreement has been reached between Nepal and India on mutual legal assistance on criminal matters. An agreement has been reached between Nepal and India on mutual legal assistance on criminal matters. Nepal 18 Feb, 2026
Gyalpo Lhosar being celebrated today Gyalpo Lhosar being celebrated today Gyalpo Lhosar, the New Year festival of the Sherpa community, is being observed across Nepal today with cultural programmes, religious rituals and the exchange of greetings, as national leaders extended their best wishes on the occasion. Gyalpo Lhosar, the New Year festival of the Sherpa community, is being observed across Nepal today with cultural programmes, religious rituals and the exchange of greetings, as national leaders extended their best wishes on the occasion. Nepal 18 Feb, 2026
Modern agriculture key to progress: Minister Pariyar Modern agriculture key to progress: Minister Pariyar Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Dr Madan Pariyar, has said government had aimed at increasing production through modern agricultural practices, which, he argued, would ensure better income to farmers as well. Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Dr Madan Pariyar, has said government had aimed at increasing production through modern agricultural practices, which, he argued, would ensure better income to farmers as well. Nepal 18 Feb, 2026
Bhojpur Issues Citizenship ID Card in Mother's Name for the First Time Bhojpur Issues Citizenship ID Card in Mother's Name for the First Time The District Administration Office (DAO), Bhojpur, on Tuesday issued a citizenship identity card in the name of a mother for the first time in the district’s history. The District Administration Office (DAO), Bhojpur, on Tuesday issued a citizenship identity card in the name of a mother for the first time in the district’s history. Nepal 17 Feb, 2026
Dreams become reality as Gurkha soldiers complete Attestation Parade Dreams become reality as Gurkha soldiers complete Attestation Parade Soldiers of the Queen’s Gurkha Signals have successfully completed their Attestation parade, marking the culmination of one of the most demanding military selection and training processes in the world. Soldiers of the Queen’s Gurkha Signals have successfully completed their Attestation parade, marking the culmination of one of the most demanding military selection and training processes in the world. Nepal 17 Feb, 2026
Shree Airlines flight returns to Kathmandu after failed night landing in Dhangadhi Shree Airlines flight returns to Kathmandu after failed night landing in Dhangadhi A Shree Airlines aircraft bound for Dhangadhi returned to Kathmandu shortly after midnight on Monday after repeated attempts to land at Dhangadhi Airport failed. A Shree Airlines aircraft bound for Dhangadhi returned to Kathmandu shortly after midnight on Monday after repeated attempts to land at Dhangadhi Airport failed. Nepal 17 Feb, 2026
Kaski Court halts proceedings against Rabi Lamichhane pending Supreme Court order Kaski Court halts proceedings against Rabi Lamichhane pending Supreme Court order The Kaski District Court has decided not to proceed with immediate hearings in the organised crime and money laundering case against Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), pending a ruling from the Supreme Court. The Kaski District Court has decided not to proceed with immediate hearings in the organised crime and money laundering case against Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), pending a ruling from the Supreme Court. Nepal 17 Feb, 2026
Woman found murdered in Rautahat; husband absconding Woman found murdered in Rautahat; husband absconding A woman was found murdered in Petbharwa village, Fatuwa Bijaypur Municipality of Rautahat, on Sunday A woman was found murdered in Petbharwa village, Fatuwa Bijaypur Municipality of Rautahat, on Sunday Nepal 16 Feb, 2026
Four arrested with brown sugar in Rautahat Four arrested with brown sugar in Rautahat Rautahat Police have arrested four individuals from Chandranigahpur on charges of involvement in the illegal trade of brown sugar. Rautahat Police have arrested four individuals from Chandranigahpur on charges of involvement in the illegal trade of brown sugar. Nepal 16 Feb, 2026
Foreign Minister Sharma to attend Bangladesh govt swearing-in in Dhaka Foreign Minister Sharma to attend Bangladesh govt swearing-in in Dhaka Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma is leaving for Dhaka today to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh’s newly elected government. Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma is leaving for Dhaka today to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh’s newly elected government. Nepal 16 Feb, 2026
Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa receives Guinness certificate for most Everest summits in one season Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa receives Guinness certificate for most Everest summits in one... Nepali mountaineer Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa has been recognized by Guinness World Records for summiting Mount Everest four times in a single spring season, a feat he completed within 15 days in May 2025. Nepali mountaineer Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa has been recognized by Guinness World Records for summiting Mount Everest four times in a single spring season, a feat he completed within 15 days in May 2025. Nepal 16 Feb, 2026
EC completes printing of 19 million ballot papers for 155 constituencies EC completes printing of 19 million ballot papers for 155 constituencies As of now, the Election Commission of Nepal has printed and packaged ballot papers for 155 electoral constituencies across 67 districts. As of now, the Election Commission of Nepal has printed and packaged ballot papers for 155 electoral constituencies across 67 districts. Nepal 15 Feb, 2026
Maha Shivaratri being observed today Maha Shivaratri being observed today Maha Shivaratri is being observed across Nepal today, with thousands of devotees thronging Shiva temples from the early hours of the morning. Maha Shivaratri is being observed across Nepal today, with thousands of devotees thronging Shiva temples from the early hours of the morning. Nepal 15 Feb, 2026
18.23 million ballot papers printed for 142 constituencies 18.23 million ballot papers printed for 142 constituencies The Election Commission Nepal has printed 18.23 million ballot papers for 142 House of Representatives (HoR) constituencies across 66 districts as of Saturday. The Election Commission Nepal has printed 18.23 million ballot papers for 142 House of Representatives (HoR) constituencies across 66 districts as of Saturday. Nepal 14 Feb, 2026
Record-holding Chinese climber, Sherpas felicitated for first ascent of two peaks Record-holding Chinese climber, Sherpas felicitated for first ascent of two peaks Record-holding Chinese mountaineer He Jing along with Sherpa climbers have been felicitated in the Capital after they returned from the historic first winter ascent of two virgin peaks in Western Nepal. Record-holding Chinese mountaineer He Jing along with Sherpa climbers have been felicitated in the Capital after they returned from the historic first winter ascent of two virgin peaks in Western Nepal. Nepal 14 Feb, 2026
Solukhumbu's Solududhkunda Municipality tops Koshi Province in local govt performance Solukhumbu's Solududhkunda Municipality tops Koshi Province in local govt performance Solududhkunda Municipality in Solukhumbu has emerged as the top-performing local government in Koshi Province, securing 78.50 points in the Fiscal Year 2081/82 (2024/25) assessment conducted by the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission. Solududhkunda Municipality in Solukhumbu has emerged as the top-performing local government in Koshi Province, securing 78.50 points in the Fiscal Year 2081/82 (2024/25) assessment conducted by the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission. Nepal 13 Feb, 2026
One in three Nepali women married before 18, Madhesh leading with highest rates of child marriage One in three Nepali women married before 18, Madhesh leading with highest rates of... The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises the right to 'free and full' consent to a marriage while acknowledging that consent cannot be 'free and full' when one of the parties involved is not sufficiently mature to make an informed decision about a life partner. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises the right to 'free and full' consent to a marriage while acknowledging that consent cannot be 'free and full' when one of the parties involved is not sufficiently mature to make an informed decision about a life partner. Nepal 13 Feb, 2026
HoR polls: 15.77 million ballot papers printed HoR polls: 15.77 million ballot papers printed To date, a total of 15,778,000 ballot papers have been printed. To date, a total of 15,778,000 ballot papers have been printed. Nepal 12 Feb, 2026
PM Karki takes stock of election preparation in Solukhumbhu PM Karki takes stock of election preparation in Solukhumbhu PM Sushila Karki on Thursday reviewed election preparations and security arrangements in Solukhumbu district. PM Sushila Karki on Thursday reviewed election preparations and security arrangements in Solukhumbu district. Nepal 12 Feb, 2026
Nepal Butwal–Narayangadh road yet to fully reopen, passengers stranded The Butwal–Narayangadh road section, blocked since Friday due to adverse conditions, has yet to resume full operation, disrupting transport services along the East-West Highway.
Nepal Four killed as tipper plunges off road in Palpa Four people were killed after a tipper truck plunged about 50 metres off the road in Mathagadhi Rural Municipality–7 of Palpa on Saturday evening.
Business Gold price crashes Rs 12,500 per tola in a single day Gold price in the domestic market have taken a sharp tumble, falling Rs 12,500 per tola on Sunday alone, the steepest single-day decline in recent months and the latest in a series of consecutive drops that have pulled prices well below the Rs 300,000 mark.
Nepal NSU seeks functional autonomy from Nepali Congress The leaders of the Nepal Student Union (NSU) are calling for the organisation to become a functionally independent entity rather than a ‘sister wing’ of the Nepali Congress.
Opinion "World Water Day celebrations cannot fulfil the water dreams of the deprived" Every year on March 22, the global community observes World Water Day with renewed commitments, ambitious targets, and powerful slogans.
Sports Nepali team leaves for World Junior Wushu Championship in China A 10-member Nepali team, including six athletes, departed for China on Saturday to participate in the 10th World Junior Wushu Championship.
Environment Light rain likely in hills as partly cloudy weather prevails elsewhere The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with chances of light rain and thunderstorms in some regions.
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
